Business Card Printing

Business cards are a powerful tool for making a lasting impression and promoting your brand. At BookPrintingChina, we offer fully custom business card printing services, allowing you to choose the size, shape, card stock, and finish to suit your style. You can even add a custom card sleeve or box for a polished presentation. With our competitive pricing, superior print quality, fast turnaround, and worldwide shipping, we help you create professional, memorable business cards that reflect your brand and stand out in any networking scenario.

Business Card Sizes

We provide a diverse selection of business card sizes and shapes to align seamlessly with your brand identity and unique style. Whether you’re going for a timeless, professional look or something more bold and creative, our range is designed to help your card make a memorable impact. Below are some of our most popular business card options:

  • Standard (3.5″ x 2″) – The classic choice, perfect for a polished and professional look that fits effortlessly into wallets and cardholders.

  • Square (2.5″ x 2.5″) – A contemporary and visually striking option that offers a balanced yet distinctive design.

  • Mini (2.75″ x 1″) – Compact and stylish, ideal for minimalist designs or creative branding.

  • Folded (3.5″ x 4″, folded to 3.5″ x 2″) – Provides extra room for additional details like services, menus, or appointments.

  • Euro (3.35″ x 2.16″) – A slightly wider format that adds a subtle, sophisticated European touch.

All sizes can be fully customized with a variety of finishes, orientations (horizontal or vertical), and design features such as rounded corners or die-cut shapes to elevate your brand presence.

Standard Business Card 3.5" x 2"
Square Business Card 2.5" x 2.5"
Mini Business Card 2.75" x 1"
Euro Business Card 3.35" x 2.16"

Business Card Paper Options

For our standard business cards, we typically use 300–350 gsm premium C2S (coated two sides) cardstock, which delivers vibrant, high-quality color printing on both sides while maintaining a sturdy and professional feel.

In addition to C2S, we offer a wide range of material options to suit different design styles and branding needs, including C1S (coated one side), textured paper, cotton paper, kraft paper, holographic stock, foil paper, and PVC. These options allow you to create a truly unique and customized business card that reflects your brand’s personality and stands out from the rest.

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Glossy Art Paper

High-quality 250–350 gsm(12- 16 pt) glossy art paper ensures vivid colors, sleek finish, and long-lasting business cards.

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Matte Art Paper

Premium 250-300 gsm (12- 14 pt) matte art paper offers smooth texture, elegant finish, and excellent print readability.

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C1S Paper

250 - 350 gsm (12 -16 pt) C1S paper offers one coated side for sharp printing and one uncoated side for easy writing.

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Holographic Paper

Holographic paper features a reflective, rainbow-like finish, creating eye-catching, dynamic effects that enhance visual appeal.

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Linen Paper

Linen paper gives affirmation cards a refined, textured finish, adding both durability and a sophisticated, tactile experience.

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Kraft Paper

Kraft paper is a durable, natural-looking paper with a rustic, earthy appearance, ideal for eco-friendly or vintage-style cards.

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PVC

PVC is a strong, waterproof material ideal for durable, long-lasting cards that resist bending, tearing, and moisture.

FSC-certified paper
FSC-certified Paper

PVC is a strong, waterproof material ideal for durable, long-lasting cards that resist bending, tearing, and moisture.

Not sure which paper is right for your project? Get in touch with our printing experts for personalized recommendations.

Finish Options

The choice of finish depends on your design, brand image, and the impression you want to leave. We offer a variety of specialty finishes that enhance your business card’s look, feel, and overall impact. Here are some popular options:

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Glossy Lamination

Glossy lamination adds a shiny, reflective finish that enhances colors, protects the cards from scratches.

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Matte Lamination

Matte lamination provides a smooth, non-reflective finish that feels soft to the touch, reduces glare.

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Soft-touch Lamination

Soft touch lamination creates a velvety, suede-like finish that feels luxurious, reduces fingerprints.

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Glossy Varnish

Glossy varnish adds a shiny finish, enhancing color vibrancy, protection, and overall visual appeal.

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Matte Varnish

Matte varnish provides a smooth, non-glossy finish, enhancing durability while maintaining a subtle, elegant appearance.

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Spot UV

Adds a glossy highlight to specific areas, creating contrast and drawing attention to key elements.

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Foil Stamping

Foil stamping applies metallic or pigmented foil onto the surface using heat and pressure, creating eye-catching, luxurious accents.

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Gilded Edges

Gilded edges add a luxurious metallic finish to business cards, enhancing elegance, durability, and visual appeal.

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Linen

Linen finish adds a textured, fabric-like surface to business cards, enhancing grip, elegance, and premium appearance.

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Emboss

Embossing raises design elements, adding texture, depth, and a premium, tactile feel to business cards.

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Deboss

Debossing presses designs into the surface, creating a subtle, indented, elegant, and tactile impression.

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Laser Foil Stamping

Laser foil stamping applies metallic foil with precision, creating sleek, reflective, high-end accents on designs.

Questions & Answers

The standard size for business cards is 3.5″ × 2″, which fits easily into wallets and cardholders while providing a classic, professional look. We also offer custom sizes and shapes to help your card stand out and better reflect your brand’s style.

A well-designed business card should include essential information that allows people to contact you easily and understand your brand at a glance. Here’s what you should typically include:

  • Your Name – Full name, and optionally a professional title or designation.

  • Company Name & Logo – Clearly display your brand identity.

  • Job Title / Role – Helps people understand your position or expertise.

  • Contact Information – Phone number(s), email address, and website URL.

  • Social Media Handles – Optional, but useful for modern networking.

  • Physical Address – If relevant to your business (office, store, or studio).

  • Tagline or Brief Description – A short line about what you or your company does.

Optional enhancements: QR codes for websites or portfolios, or a small visual design element to reinforce branding.

Business cards are typically printed on 300–350 gsm (14–16 pt) C2S paper, offering vibrant color and a sturdy, professional feel. We also provide a variety of materials to suit your design and brand needs, including C1S, textured paper, cotton paper, kraft paper, holographic paper, foil stock, and PVC, allowing for unique and customized business cards that truly stand out.

We offer a wide range of business card finishes, including lamination, varnish, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, debossing, gilded edges, and more, all designed to enhance your card’s look, feel, and brand impact.

Yes, we offer custom sleeves and packaging for business cards, including various styles, sizes, materials, and finishes to match your brand.

Our minimum order quantity for custom business card printing usually starts at 100 pcs. The more you print, the cheaper the unit price.

We recommend high resolution PDF files with embedded fonts and images, including a 3 mm bleed. If your files are created in InDesign or Illustrator, please export them as print-ready PDFs.

Yes! You can order a physical sample before placing an order to check our cardstock,weight, finish and printing quality.

Yes, we offer several proofing options, including PDF proof, physical sample, dummy sample, digital printed sample, and offset printed sample.

After you complete the deposit and before mass production, we usually provide a free digital printed sample for your confirmation.

Yes, our prepress team offers free file checking to ensure your files are print-ready. We can also provide card templates and basic layout guidance if needed.

For small files, you can upload them directly through our online inquiry form or send them via email to sales@bookprintingchina.com. For large files, please share a download link using platforms such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive.

We offer air, sea, and express shipping (DHL, FedEx, UPS). Our team will recommend the most cost-effective and reliable method based on your delivery time and budget.

File Specifications

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Bleed

Bleed is the extra margin trimmed after printing, preventing white edges. A standard bleed size is 0.125 inches (3mm).

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CMYK

CMYK is the correct color mode for printing. RGB files convert automatically and may shift colors. Use 100% black for text.

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Resolutions

Images in prepress files should be at least 300 dpi to ensure sharp details, clear images, and professional print quality.

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Vector

Please export your image as a vector file to ensure crisp, scalable graphics and optimal print quality for your project.

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File Format

We recommend using high-quality PDF files, as Adobe InDesign exports print-ready PDFs for precise, consistent printing results.

Business Card Printing Templates

Select a size from the options below to download your ready-to-use layout template. Each template is designed to simplify your design process, ensuring proper dimensions, bleed, and safe zones so your business card looks professional and prints perfectly every time.

At BookPrintingChina, we offer professional file-checking services and custom templates. If you’re unsure how to layout your artwork, feel free to contact us; we’re happy to provide detailed guidelines and support.

Order Process at BookPrintingChina

1

Request a Quote

Submit specs and receive your tailored quote within 1-2 hours.

2

Upload Design

Send your print-ready PDF via email or shared link easily.

3

Review Your File

We check your file for free to ensure perfect print readiness.

4

Approve Proof

Pay the deposit, then make a free digital printed proof for approval.

5

Production

Upon approval, we begin full production with strict quality control.

6

Shipping

After balance payment, we pack securely and ship by air or sea.

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Why Choose Us For Business Card Printing

Unbeatable Pricing

With over 25 years of printing and shipping experience, we help you save more costs than other online printers.

100% Satisifiation

We guarantee 100% high quality; if you’re not completely satisfied, we promise a reprint or a full refund.

Expert Support

One-on-one professional, responsive online assistance, including pre-press artwork, material selection, shipping, etc.

Eco-friendly

All cards use non-toxic soy-based inks and offer FSC-certified paper options for safe, eco-friendly, sustainable printing.

Full Customization

Custom options, including size, cardstock, finish, packaging, order quantity to match your vision.

Global Shipping

Secure, cost-efficient worldwide shipping options ensure your cards arrive safely and on time.

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We’re Love to Hear From You

We appreciate your interest in BookPrintingChina. Our goal is to deliver a business card printing experience that is smooth, cost-effective, refined, and efficient from start to finish.

For general questions, simply submit the enquiry form and our sales specialists will respond promptly. To receive a precise project quote, we encourage you to use our online Quote Form, which helps us match the best options to your specific requirements. You may also contact us directly at sales@bookprintingchina.com.

Our team is available seven days a week, with most enquiries answered within 1–2 hours. We look forward to turning your ideas into beautifully printed products with the quality and attention to detail BookPrintingChina is known for.

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