Business cards
29 variants · instant pricing · 1–5 day production
Business cards remain the highest-leverage print format per square inch in the entire industry: hand someone a 3.5"×2" piece of premium cardstock and they remember your brand differently than they remember a digital handoff. The format hasn't changed in a century, but the stock and finish options have multiplied.
Stock weight is the first and most consequential decision. 14pt is the workhorse — what 90% of premium business cards are printed on. 16pt is the silent upgrade: nobody asks for it, everybody notices it when it lands in their hand. 18pt and 32pt are 'luxury' tiers that signal premium without saying so.
Finish drives perception more than stock. Matte (or matte-laminated) reads as editorial and considered. UV-coated gloss reads as commercial print. Soft-touch lamination feels velvety and luxurious. Painted-edge cards add a colored stripe along the cut — a quiet premium signal that costs little to add.
Specialty stocks — kraft, pearl, linen, foil-stamped, suede — turn the card from print product into brand object. They cost more per unit but the perception shift relative to a standard 14pt UV card is substantial.
Common use cases
- Networking — conferences, trade shows, in-person introductions
- Service businesses — contractors, consultants, freelancers, agencies
- Retail handouts — point-of-sale cards, loyalty cards, referral cards
- Personal branding — creators, speakers, authors
Filter business cards by spec
Browse business cards variants
- Standard Business Cards →
Sharp, professional business cards on 16pt matte or 14pt gloss stock. The everyday workhorse.
- Uncoated Business Cards →
Uncoated business cards are professional and environmentally friendly. Order Enviro cards now with zprintz's wholesale business card printing.
- Linen Business Cards →
Linen business cards have a unique, premium texture that gives it a high-end feel. Print them wholesale now with zprintz's trusted trade printing.
- Aqueous Coating Business Cards 14pt →
Aqueous coating business cards have a semi-gloss finish with just the right amount of shine on 14pt business card stock. Order them wholesale at zprintz!
- Matte Finish Business Cards →
Matte finish business cards are professional and affordable. Print custom 14pt cards now at wholesale prices with Canada's trusted trade printer zprintz.
- Discount Business Cards →
Discount business cards are printed in as fast as the next day! Sign up for FREE with zprintz wholesale trade printing for low cost printing.
- UV Coating Business Cards →
UV coating business cards on 14pt stock produces a high gloss finish perfect for making colors pop. Start printing them wholesale now with zprintz!
- Custom Business Cards →
Custom business cards are easily writable with our C1S stock + one sided aqueous coating. They make great appointment cards and personal business cards.
- C1S Business Cards →
C1S business cards make writing on business cards easy with only one side coated with UV coating. Sign up for free at zprintz.com to see our pricing.
- Aqueous Coating Business Cards 16pt →
Aqueous coating business cards with 16pt thick cardstock are one step up from our standard AQ business cards. Print them wholesale today with zprintz.
- Matte Finish Business Card →
Matte finish business card printing is quick and profitable when you print with wholesale printer zprintz. Order high quality matte business cards now!
- Matte Business Card →
Matte business card printing gets an elegant touch with smooth satin lamination. Order silk laminated business cards now at wholesale prices with zprintz.
- UV Coating Business Cards →
UV coating business cards brings out the brightness of the colors and gives your client's cards a glossy shine. Print 16pt business cards with high gloss!
- Laminated Business Cards →
Print laminated business cards at wholesale prices with zprintz trade printing. The clear lamination adds extra glossiness and creates an 18pt thickness.
- Matte Business Card →
Matte business card printing gets an elegant touch with smooth satin lamination. Order silk laminated business cards now at wholesale prices with zprintz.
- Appointment Card Printing →
Appointment card printing is quick and profitable with zprintz's trade printer services. Our writable 18pt C1S business cards have one side coated only.
- 32pt Painted Edge Business Cards →
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- Die Cut Business Cards →
Die cut business card printing is perfect for your client’s rounded corner, oval, or leaf shaped cards.
- Durable Business Cards →
Durable business cards are waterproof, tear-resistant, and great for outdoor use or menus. Print wholesale now with zprintz trade printer.
- Foil Business Cards →
Foil business cards come with silver or gold foil printing. The slightly raised gold and silver foil is sure to impress. Print wholesale with zprintz now!
- Kraft Business Cards →
Kraft business cards are printed on 100% recycled paper. Their natural texture is perfect for small businesses. Print kraft paper business cards now!
- Pearl Paper Business Cards →
Pearl paper business cards have an elegant pearlescent shine. Print pearl cards wholesale now with zprintz by signing up today for your free account.
- Soft Touch Business Cards →
Soft touch business cards have a suede-like velvet lamination that's sure to impress. Get prices for soft business cards with your free zprintz account!
- Spot UV Business Cards →
Spot UV business cards help your client's design stand out! Enjoy zprintz's low wholesale prices and order spot gloss business card printing today.
- Ultra Smooth Business Cards →
Print ultra smooth business cards on 16pt premium card stock from zprintz. These simple, minimalist business cards are classy and professional.
- Uncoated Folded Business Cards →
Uncoated folded business cards are eco-friendly and professional. Get your client's print project done with zprintz's printing services for folded cards.
- Matte Folded Business Cards →
Matte folded business cards including scoring so that your client's cards are easy to fold. Print matte finish folded cards with trade printer zprintz.
- UV Folded Business Card Printing →
UV folded business card printing includes applying high gloss coating and scoring. Print glossy folded business cards at zprintz.com for your clients.
- Suede Business Cards →
Velvety soft-touch lamination on 32pt premium stock. Optional spot UV and foil accents. The card people keep.
Frequently asked
- What stock and finish are standard business cards?
- Standard Business Cards print on a premium cover stock chosen for durability and hand feel.
- What sizes are available?
- Standard 3.5×2 inches in either horizontal or vertical orientation. Both fit a standard wallet card slot. Square (2.5×2.5) and slim (3.5×1.5) variants are available as custom die-cuts on the premium 14pt/16pt stocks.
- How should I prepare my file?
- Build at the final trim size (3.5×2 in landscape) plus 0.125" bleed on every edge — your upload size is 3.75×2.25 inches. Keep important text and logos at least 0.125" inside the trim line. Export as a press-ready PDF at 300 dpi in CMYK color space. Outline fonts before export to avoid font substitution.
- How long does printing take?
- Production typically runs 3–5 business days from file approval, plus shipping selected at checkout. Specialty finishes (foil, spot UV, painted edge, die-cut) may add 1–2 days. Larger quantities don't meaningfully extend production because press setup dominates short to mid runs.
- Can these be printed on both sides?
- Yes — double-sided printing is standard at no extra cost. Full-color on both faces, with the same bleed and safe-zone rules applied to each side.
- What stock and finish are uncoated business cards?
- Uncoated Business Cards print on 13pt cover stock with a recycled finish. 14pt is the workhorse premium stock; 16pt is the smallest perceptible upgrade; 18pt+ reads as a keepsake.
- What stock and finish are linen business cards?
- Linen Business Cards print on 13pt cover stock with a linen finish. 14pt is the workhorse premium stock; 16pt is the smallest perceptible upgrade; 18pt+ reads as a keepsake.
- What stock and finish are aqueous coating business cards 14pt?
- Aqueous Coating Business Cards 14pt print on 14pt cover stock with a aqueous coat finish. 14pt is the workhorse premium stock; 16pt is the smallest perceptible upgrade; 18pt+ reads as a keepsake.
Spec highlights
- Stocks: 14pt / 16pt / 18pt / 32pt; ultra-smooth; kraft; pearl; linen; suede
- Finishes: matte, UV gloss, soft-touch lamination, spot UV, painted edge, foil stamping
- Sizes: standard 3.5×2; square 2.5×2.5; mini 1.5×3; rounded corners
- File prep: 300 DPI, CMYK, 0.125" bleed, 0.125" safe zone
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Pick a stock, finish, and size. Price is instant. Upload your design — we run print-ready file checks before anything ships.
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