Business Card Size & Dimensions

Business Card Size & Dimensions

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instantprint

23 Nov 2015

Updated: 03/06/2026

Does size matter? When it comes to your business card, definitely! We all have different requirements from our business cards, whether that be the amount of information we want to include or the quality of the stock that they’re printed on. With a wide range of options available, printed double or single-sided, it’s important that you find the size or stock that’s right for you and your business.

To help you do this, we’ve put together a handy guide to our business cards sizes and stocks. From fun and folded to mighty metallic foil, there’s a style to suit all.

 

Premium

Dimensions: 85mm x 55mm

The standard business card size is 85mm x 55mm, making our premium business cards the perfect fit for any wallet or business card holder. Similar in size to a credit card, it will always be on hand to whip out whenever you see an opportunity to network. Choose between regular or rounded corners, and add Spot UV or Metallic Foil to make your card extra special.


image showing the standard uk business card size both with and without bleed

Stock: 450gsm Silk or 350gsm Uncoated

Top tip: Add a special Gloss, Matt or Velvet coating on our Silk stock to give your business card design the edge. Adding Matt or Velvet allows an embellishment to be selected.

 

Economy

Dimensions: 85mm x 55mm

Although our cheapest business card, our economy range doesn’t compromise on quality. We use the same stock as our premium business cards to create a luxury feel at a cheaper price - the only difference is we don't offer lamination or embellishment on this type. They’re standard UK business card size, so they’ll fit easily into your new contact’s wallet! If you choose rounded corners, here's what your artwork will look like.

 

standard uk business card size with rounded corners
Stock: 450gsm Silk

Top Tip: Our economy cards are the same as premium, without the frills. This means if you choose our 'economy' option, your cards will be a better thickness than standard business cards!

 

Folded Business Cards

Dimensions: short edge 170mm x 55mm, or long edge 110mm x 85mm

Our folded business cards are guaranteed to stand up and stand out. With four printed sides rather than the standard two, they're great for appointment cards in hair salons or doctor's surgeries.

 


Stock: 350gsm uncoated

Top Tip: If you’re planning on making your own appointment cards, we’d recommend choosing an uncoated stock. That’ll make them a lot easier to write on!

 

Loyalty Card

Dimensions: 85mm x 55mm

Printed on uncoated stock, these custom loyalty cards are specially designed to enhance your customer loyalty or rewards programme. You won’t have to worry about pen or ink smudges with this super-absorbent stock. And at standard business card size, customers can keep them in their wallets at all times! 

 


Stock: 350gsm uncoated

Top Tip: Create an offer that encourages repeat buying – such as "make 9 purchases and get your 10th free."

 

Now you’re an expert on business card sizes, why not have a go at designing your own with our free business card templates

 

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Jennie

About the Author

Hi! I’m Jennie, and I’m the eCommerce Manager at instantprint. I'm passionate about creating the best website experience for our customers.