Standard business card printing is the foundation of professional networking. Our Standard Business Cards are printed full color on thick 14pt or 16pt coated cardstock with your choice of gloss UV, matte, or AQ coating - delivering sharp text, accurate brand colors, and a clean, professional finish that represents your business at its best every time you hand one out.
The standard 3.5" x 2" size fits every cardholder, wallet, and business card file - ensuring your card is always accessible when your contact reaches for it. Available in a range of quantities to suit any budget, with double-sided full-color printing included as standard so you can use both sides to reinforce your brand message, services, or a QR code linking to your website or portfolio.
| Finished Size | 3.5" x 2" - custom sizes available on request |
| Paper Stock | 14pt or 16pt C2S Cardstock |
| Printing | Full Color Both Sides (4/4) or Single Sided (4/0) |
| Coating Options | Gloss UV, Matte, or AQ (Aqueous) Coating |
| Corner Style | Square corners standard - rounded corners available |
| Turnaround | 3-5 Business Days - Rush available |
| Shipping | Nationwide - all 50 states |
| Finished Size | 3.5" x 2" |
| File with Bleed | 3.75" x 2.25" (0.125" bleed all sides) |
| Safe Zone | Keep all text and logos 0.125" from trim edges |
| Resolution | 300 DPI minimum |
| Color Mode | CMYK (not RGB) |
| Format | Print-ready PDF preferred |
| Fonts | Outline all fonts before saving |
| Page Order | Page 1 = Front - Page 2 = Back |
Conferences, industry events, and meetups where sharing contact info is essential
High-volume handouts at booth events where you need plenty of cards on hand
Leave a professional card with every prospect and client for easy follow-up
An affordable, professional way for any business to make a polished first impression
The most popular choice. Thick, rigid cardstock with a high-shine coating that makes colors vibrant and images crisp. Resists fingerprints and everyday wear.
Smooth, non-reflective surface with a refined, understated look. Rich colors without glare. The preferred choice for minimalist, corporate, and professional service brands.
Noticeably thicker and more substantial in the hand than 14pt. A simple upgrade that immediately elevates the perceived quality of your card and brand.
Choose your paper stock (14pt or 16pt), coating, and quantity. Add one or multiple products to your cart and select from multiple shipping options.
Submit a print-ready PDF at 300 DPI in CMYK. File size with bleed: 3.75" x 2.25". Keep all text 0.125" from trim edges. Outline all fonts.
If you need one, we can email you a PDF proof for your review, verifying layout, margins, and color before going to press.
Your cards are printed, coated, cut, and shipped to your door in 3-5 business days. Rush production available.
The standard business card - 3.5" x 2" printed on 14pt or 16pt cardstock - has been the universal format for professional introductions for decades. Its size fits every wallet, card holder, and rolodex, making it the most practical and expected format in virtually every industry. Standard business cards printed on quality cardstock with a professional coating make a strong first impression and communicate that your brand is established and credible. For most businesses, professionals, and organizations, the standard card is the right choice because it is immediately recognizable, easy to distribute, and accepted without friction in any professional context globally.
Standard business cards are available on 14pt and 16pt C2S (Coated 2 Sides) cardstock. The 14pt weight is the most commonly used thickness for business cards and feels solid and professional. The 16pt weight is noticeably heavier and more rigid - preferred by executives, premium brands, and professionals who want their card to stand out through its physical weight. Coating options include Gloss UV, which produces vibrant colors and a shiny protective surface, and Matte, which produces a smooth, elegant, non-reflective finish preferred in corporate, legal, financial, and consulting contexts. Both coatings protect the surface and resist normal wear from being passed between hands.
While 3.5" x 2" is the standard and most common size, we also offer square business cards (2.5" x 2.5") and mini cards (3.5" x 1.75") for brands that want a distinctive format. Square cards stand out in a stack and are popular with creative professionals, photographers, designers, and lifestyle brands. Mini cards have a sleek, slim profile suited to modern minimalist brands. Custom sizes are available on request. When choosing a non-standard size, keep in mind that some cardholders and wallets are designed specifically for standard 3.5" x 2" cards and a different size may not fit as conveniently.
Set your document canvas to 3.75" x 2.25" to include 0.125" bleed on all four sides. Keep all critical content - name, title, phone, email, website, and logo - at least 0.125" from all trim edges. Use CMYK color mode and 300 DPI minimum resolution. Submit as a PDF with Page 1 as the front and Page 2 as the back. Outline all fonts. Business cards are handled more than almost any other print product - people pick them up, put them in pockets, and carry them in wallets - so ensure your design is clean, readable at small size, and uses high-resolution artwork for any logo or photo elements.
Standard production time is 3 to 5 business days from file approval. Rush production is available. Yes, we ship finished business cards nationwide to any address in the contiguous United States. Standard and expedited shipping options are available at checkout.
A standard business card should include your full name, job title or role, company name and logo, phone number, email address, and website. A physical address is included when clients need to visit your location. Social media handles are common in creative, marketing, and digital industries. The key principle is clarity - a card with too much information is difficult to read and looks unprofessional. Use typographic hierarchy to make the most important elements - your name and company - the most prominent. Reserve the back of the card for a tagline, QR code, appointment reminder area, or a secondary contact detail. A clean, readable card is always more effective than one crowded with information.
Yes. Gang printing or variable data printing allows multiple designs or name variations to be produced in a single order run. This is ideal for teams or organizations where each member has the same card design but different names, titles, phone numbers, or email addresses. Contact our team to discuss variable data business card printing options, minimum quantities per variation, and pricing. For very small quantities per person, individual orders for each team member may be more straightforward - our team can advise on the most cost-effective approach based on your total quantity and number of variations needed.
Our team can help with paper selection, file setup, quantities, and turnaround options.
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