Custom Business Card Printing London | Fast Turnaround & Bespoke Finishes
Get professionally printed custom business cards in London, with a choice of premium paper stocks, luxury tactile finishes, and personalised bespoke designs. Whether you need cards for an upcoming expo, team rebrand, or personal networking, our London press ensures crisp precision and same-day turnaround.
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What Business Cards Can We Print in 45 Minutes in London?
Our urgent printing service covers every card finish, thickness, and style London customers need at short notice. Each card type below links to complete sizes, stocks, finishes and ordering details:
Classic Silk Business Cards
Traditional semi-matte coated silk card with high contrast color vibrancy, printed in 45 minutes on 350gsm to 400gsm woodfree board.
Matt Laminated Business Cards
Silky anti-glare protective polymer film engineered for understated corporate authority and durable fingerprint resistance.
Gloss Laminated Cards
High-shine mirror reflection film providing intense color saturation and photographic pop for creative and retail brands.
Soft-Touch Velvet Cards
Tactile peach-skin suede polyurethane finish offering an unforgettable sensory impression on 450gsm luxury heavyweight stock.
Uncoated Writeable Cards
Porous raw paper surface engineered for immediate ink absorption, appointment scheduling, and loyalty card stamps.
Folded Business Cards
Double the advertising canvas with pre-creased 4-panel folding, perfect for mini menus, appointment schedules, and price lists.
Business Card Sizes & Printing Specifications
Precision engineered specifications to ensure your artwork prints sharp, accurate, and completely aligned with UK and international standards:
Standard Dimensions & Canvases
| Format | Finished Size | Canvas with 3mm Bleed |
|---|---|---|
| UK Standard | 85 × 55 mm | 91 × 61 mm |
| Square | 55 × 55 mm | 61 × 61 mm |
| Mini / Slim | 85 × 25 mm | 91 × 31 mm |
| US Standard | 89 × 51 mm (3.5 × 2 in) | 95 × 57 mm |
Premium Substrates & Weights
| Paper Stock | Weight (GSM) | Recommended Application |
|---|---|---|
| Original Silk | 350 – 400 gsm | Corporate networking & high-volume teams |
| Cotton Textured | 350 gsm | Writable appointment & artisan brands |
| Triple-Coated Heavy | 400 – 450 gsm | Legal, finance, architecture & consultancy |
| Luxe Multi-Layer | 450 – 800 gsm | VIP directors, luxury retail & private equity |
Choose the Right Finish for Your Business Cards
Tactile laminations and surface coatings engineered to command attention across boardroom tables:
Soft-Touch Velvet
Ultra-luxurious tactile polymer coating that feels uniquely smooth and velvety in the hand.
Matt Laminated
Non-reflective protective matte film that keeps cards crisp, fingerprint-free, and professional.
Gloss Laminated
High-shine reflective surface that makes vibrant photographic designs and rich colours pop.
Uncoated / Writable
Authentic fibrous paper with zero plastic coating. Instant ink absorption without smudging.
Business Card Printing Prices in London
Transparent in-house production pricing with zero hidden prepress or setup fees:
100 Cards
- ✓ 400gsm Heavyweight Silk
- ✓ Free Pro Artwork Inspection
- ✓ Same-Day / 24hr Option
- ✓ Free London Shop Pickup
250 Cards
- ✓ 400gsm Heavyweight Silk
- ✓ Free Pro Artwork Inspection
- ✓ Choice of Matt / Gloss
- ✓ Free London Shop Pickup
500 Cards
- ✓ 400gsm Heavyweight Silk
- ✓ Best unit-cost value
- ✓ Free Pro Artwork Inspection
- ✓ Fast London Courier Ready
1,000 Cards
- ✓ 400gsm Heavyweight Silk
- ✓ Lowest cost-per-card tier
- ✓ Free Artwork Pre-Flight
- ✓ Dedicated London Delivery
How to Prepare Your Business Card Artwork for Printing
Avoid common printing errors with our checklist. Every order includes our complimentary manual file pre-flight check:
Accepted File Formats
- PDF/X-1a or print-ready PDF (Preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator (AI / EPS with outlined fonts)
- Photoshop (PSD at 300+ DPI flattened)
- High-res TIFF or PNG (Lossless)
Colour Mode & DPI
- Set document colour mode to CMYK (FOGRA39)
- RGB files auto-convert; slight shifts may occur
- Minimum 300 DPI resolution at 100% scale
- All fonts converted to curves / outlines
Bleed & Safe Zone
- Include 3mm bleed on all 4 outer edges
- Total canvas size: 91mm × 61mm
- Keep all text 3mm inside the cut line (safe area)
- No crop marks required in modern PDF/X files
How to Order Your Custom Business Cards
Five seamless steps from artwork upload to finished cards in your hands:
Request a Quote
Select your card stock, quantity, and upload your artwork via our quick online form.
Artwork Check
Our prepress team verifies bleed, resolution, and color profiles free of charge.
Proof Approval
We send a digital proof for your approval before committing to the press.
Printing & QC
Cards are precision printed, laminated, and guillotine trimmed to perfection.
Collection or Courier
Collect in 45 minutes at Mile End or receive tracked London courier delivery.
Need Custom Business Cards in a Hurry?
Have an unexpected meeting in the City, an urgent exhibition at ExCeL, or evening networking in Shoreditch? Submit print-ready artwork before 12:00 PM for same-day production at our Mile End shop or express motorcycle delivery across London.
London Print Shop in Mile End
We operate our high-speed digital presses and finishing equipment directly in Mile End, East London. We welcome in-person counter collections or provide direct express motorcycle delivery straight to your London venue or office.
See The Business Cards We Deliver To You
Laser-sharp 2400 DPI print quality, luxury thermal laminations, and diamond-edge cutting:
Your One-Stop Custom Card Print Shop in London
Built for corporate emergencies, trade exhibitions, finance pitches, and startup launches:
Comprehensive In-House Production
We operate industrial-grade 2400 DPI digital presses, diamond Polar Mohr guillotines, and precision laminators in-house. Nothing is outsourced, ensuring total control over quality and speed.
24/7 Production Availability
Our Mile End print studio is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you order midday or midnight, your cards are queued and printed without delay.
Automated Pre-Flight File Verification
Every file uploaded goes through automated pre-flight checks for bleed, CMYK color profiles, resolution, and safe text zones to prevent costly printing mistakes.
Express Motorcycle Courier Delivery
Need your cards delivered straight to a venue? Our motorcycle couriers dispatch across Central London, Canary Wharf, Mayfair, and the City in 20 to 35 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our custom business card printing options, turnaround times, and file requirements:
What custom options and finishes can I choose for my business cards?
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Ready to Print Your Custom Business Cards?
Tell us what type of business cards you need. Share your preferred quantity, paper stock, finish, and artwork requirements, and our London print team will respond with a verified quote and file inspection within 30 minutes.
Explore More London Printing Services
Beyond custom business cards, our Mile End workshop prints an extensive selection of corporate, marketing, and event stationery:
Flyers & Leaflets
Promotional A5, A6, and DL folded leaflets printed on premium gloss or silk boards for London marketing campaigns and event drops.
Poster Printing
High-impact A0, A1, A2, and custom large format indoor and outdoor exhibition posters printed with waterproof UV inks.
Stickers & Labels
Waterproof die-cut vinyl stickers, sheet labels, and branded product packaging with matte or high-gloss protective finishes.
Booklets & Brochures
Multi-page saddle-stitched and perfect bound corporate catalogs, lookbooks, company profiles, and presentation pitch decks.
Roll-Up Banners
Heavy-duty retractable pop-up exhibition banner stands with padded carry cases, ideal for trade fairs, exhibitions, and conferences.
Custom T-Shirts & Apparel
Vibrant direct-to-film (DTF) and screen printed custom corporate apparel, event merchandise, branded workwear, and promotional t-shirts.
