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Business Card Size & Dimensions Guide UK – Free Templates & Design

The business card size in the UK is 85 x 55 mm or 8.5 x 5.5 cm. Refer to our business card size guide to ensure your business card design fits perfectly on your card.
Business card size uk

Business card size UK

The business card size in the UK is 85 x 55 mm or 8.5 x 5.5 cm. This compact rectangular size adheres to the widely used international ISO 7810 ID-1 standard dimensions for business cards.

 

 

Sticking to these standard measurements ensures your business cards will fit properly into wallets, pockets, card holders, and other storage accessories that customers and contacts use.

 

Standard Business Card Size UK

 Type mm cm Inches Pixels (300 DPI)
Standard Card 85mm x 55mm 8.5cm x 5.5cm 3.35in x 2.17in 1004px x 650px

Standard Business cards Templates

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Design it online with Canva ( Free account creation Needed ) 

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Ordering Standard Business cards with Discoverprint: We print standard business cards on 400gsm silk paper  with option for matt & gloss lamination and round corner finish. Order Standard Business cards with us here.

Artwork setup for Standard Business cards

Here are the key artwork specifications to follow when setting up files for standard 85x55mm business card printing:

Size with bleed – 91mm x 61mm

  • This allows for 3mm bleed around each edge

Resolution – Minimum 300 dpi

  • Higher resolution ensures crisp, clean prints

File Format – PDF or JPEG

  • PDF is preferred for vector artwork

Color Mode – CMYK

  • RGB or Pantones will be converted to CMYK

Fonts – Outlined or Embedded

  • Avoid potential font substitution issues

Bleed – 3mm on all sides

  • Ensures print extends to edge without white borders

Safe Zone – 3mm margin

  • Keep critical elements away from edges

Other tips:

  • Use guides to build layout within safe zone
  • Check files are flattened with no transparency
  • Proof carefully before submitting final artwork
  • Enable overprint preview to catch issues

Following these specifications when setting up your business card artwork will ensure the files are suitable for professional printing and align with the expected standards.

Other Business card sizes & Shapes

Apart from the standard business card dimension of 85mm x 55mm, there are some other sizes people use in their day to day businesses. Some of the most common are:

Square Business cards Size

The size of square business cards we at discoverprint do is 55mm x 55mm, 5.5cm X 5.5 cm. While the standard rectangular shape is most common, square business cards present a unique alternative for standing out.

Finished size: 55mm X 55mm

Size with bleed: 61mm X 61mm

Type Size in mm Size in cm Size in Inches Size in Pixels (300 DPI)
Square Business Card 55mm x 55mm 5.5cm x 5.5cm 2.17in x 2.17in 650px x 650px

Square Business cards Templates

Download PDF template

Design square Business cards online with canva 

Square Business cards Template

Mini Business cards Size

The size of mini business cards we print at discoverprint is 85mm x 25mm, 8.5cm X 2.5 cm. The mini business card format condenses a card down to just the most vital information. Its slim size facilitates quick sharing but restricts room for details.

Works best paired with a standard business card containing fuller contact data and branding. Overall an eye-catching niche card format for very specific supplementary uses.

Finished size: 85mm X 25mm

Size with bleed: 91mm X 31mm

Type Size in mm Size in cm Size in Inches Size in Pixels (300 DPI)
Mini Business Card 85mm x 25mm 8.5cm x 2.5cm 3.35in x 0.98in 1004px x 295px

Mini Business cards Templates

Download mini business cards pdf template

Design Mini Business cards online using Canva

Mini Business cards Template

 

Folded Business cards Size

The size of folded business cards we print at discoverprint is 85mm x 110mm, folded to 85mm X 55mm, 8.5cm X 2.5 cm. Folding allows more space for content than a standard single-sided card. These can include information and design on both the inner panels and outer panels

Finished size: 85mm X 55mm

Flat Size: 85mm X 110mm

Size with bleed: 91mm X 116mm

 Type Size in mm (Unfolded) Size in cm (Unfolded) Size in Inches (Unfolded) Size in Pixels (Unfolded, 300 DPI)
Folded Business Card 85mm x 110mm 8.5cm x 11cm 3.35in x 4.33in 1004px x 1299px

Download Folded business cards pdf template

Design Folded Business cards Online using canva

folded business cards templates

 

Business cards Sizes in MM

Type of Card Standard Size in mm Size with 3mm Bleed
Standard Business Card 85mm x 55mm 91mm x 61mm
Square Business Card 55mm x 55mm 61mm x 61mm
Mini Business Card 85mm x 25mm 91mm x 31mm
Folded Business Card 85mm x 110mm 91mm x 116mm

Business cards Sizes in CM

Type of Card Standard Size in mm Size with 3mm Bleed
Standard Business Card 85mm x 55mm 91mm x 61mm
Square Business Card 55mm x 55mm 61mm x 61mm
Mini Business Card 85mm x 25mm 91mm x 31mm
Folded Business Card 85mm x 110mm 91mm x 116mm

Business cards Sizes in Pixels

Type of Card Standard Size in Pixels (300 DPI) Size with 3mm Bleed in Pixels (300 DPI)
Standard Business Card 1004px x 650px 1075px x 721px
Square Business Card 650px x 650px 721px x 721px
Mini Business Card 1004px x 295px 1075px x 366px
Folded Business Card 1004px x 1299px 1075px x 1370px

Remember, these pixel dimensions are based on the 300 DPI standard. If you’re using a different DPI setting, the pixel dimensions would be different.

Business cards Sizes in Inches

Type of Card Standard Size in Inches Size with 3mm Bleed in Inches
Standard Business Card 3.35in x 2.17in 3.58in x 2.40in
Square Business Card 2.17in x 2.17in 2.40in x 2.40in
Mini Business Card 3.35in x 0.98in 3.58in x 1.22in
Folded Business Card 3.35in x 4.33in 3.58in x 4.57in

Other Quick reads before you design your Business card

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a business card?

The business card size uk is 85mm x 55mm or 8.5cm X 5.5cm. With 3mm bleed, it is 91mm X 61mm. The 85 x 55mm dimensions allow business cards easily fit into wallets, pockets, card holders, and other storage accessories.

What size is a business card in cm?

The standard business card size in cm in the UK is 8.5cm X 5.5cm. With 3mm bleed, it is 9.1 cm X 6.1cm.

What is the bleed mm for business cards?

The bleed for business cards is 3mm, so the uk business card size with bleed will be 91mm X 61mm.

What format is best for business card design?

When it comes to business card design, PDF is the best file format to use according to the standard artwork specifications.

PDF files support vector-based graphics and typography, ensuring logos, illustrations, and text maintain clean edges and high resolution when printed. PDFs also allow fonts to be embedded or outlined, eliminating any risks of fonts defaulting or substituting improperly.

Additionally, PDFs can contain bleed settings and crop marks to facilitate professional printing and cutting. While JPEG files are acceptable, the compression can degrade image quality.

For the highest print quality and most reliable file output, developing business card artwork in the PDF format is recommended.

Design Tips for Business Cards

Here are 10 design tips for creating effective business cards:

  1. Make your logo the focus. Maximise its size and prominence to ensure your brand identity shines. Consider a two-sided design with the front just for your logo.
  2. Use white space strategically. Don’t overcrowd the card. Allow breathing room between elements so the key details stand out.
  3. Add dual purpose elements. Use the backside for loyalty stamps, appointment notes or to showcase your products/services.
  4. Maintain brand consistency. Utilise the same fonts, colours and style from your website and marketing materials for familiarity.
  5. Consider special finishes. Spot gloss and embossing add elevated texture. Foil stamping creates luxe metallic accents.
  6. Organise contact info clearly. Ensure name, title, phone, email, website and address are easy to locate and read.
  7. Showcase visuals. Images, illustrations and graphic patterns attract attention better than dense text.
  8. Be scannable. Use concise text in bullets, headlines and testimonials for quick comprehension.
  9. Optimize shape and size. Standard rectangular cards store neatly while other shapes draw interest.
  10. Leverage both sides. Use the reverse for engaging content beyond basic contact info.

Keep these design principles in mind when creating business cards that effectively represent your brand and make memorable first impressions.

If you are ordering your business cards with Discoverprint, We offer free design assistance for our customers, so get in touch with us after you order your business cards online with us.




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