Business Card Printing

Professional Business Card Printing That Makes a Lasting Impression

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Premium business cards printed on high-quality stocks with luxury finishes to help your business stand out from the very first introduction.

Your business card is often the first physical representation of your brand that a prospective customer receives. A professionally designed and printed business card helps create credibility, reinforces your brand identity and leaves a memorable impression long after a meeting or networking event has finished.

Our Business Card Printing service combines exceptional print quality with a wide choice of premium paper stocks and luxury finishes. Whether you’re looking for affordable everyday business cards or high-end cards with soft-touch lamination, Spot UV or foiling, we can help you create stationery that reflects the quality of your business.

Every business card is printed with colour accuracy, sharp typography and crisp detail to ensure your branding looks its very best. We also offer double-sided printing, bespoke sizes, rounded corners and specialist finishes that help your cards stand out from the competition.

Whether you’re ordering your first set of business cards, rebranding your company or replenishing existing stock, we’ll guide you through the specification to achieve the perfect balance between appearance, durability and budget.

We provide Business Card Printing throughout Hertfordshire, including Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City, together with London, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

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Business card printing options

We produce premium business cards in a wide variety of specifications to suit every type of organisation:

Standard business cards — professional, cost-effective cards for everyday networking.
Premium business cards — thicker paper stocks for a more substantial feel.
Matt laminated business cards — durable with a smooth, elegant finish.
Soft-touch laminated business cards — luxurious velvet-like texture that feels exceptional in the hand.
Gloss laminated business cards — vibrant colours with added protection.
Spot UV business cards — selectively highlight logos or graphics with a premium gloss finish.
Foiled business cards — metallic gold, silver or coloured foils for a high-end appearance.
Rounded corner business cards — modern styling with improved durability.
Double-sided business cards — maximise space for services, contact details or appointments.
Custom-sized business cards — bespoke dimensions tailored to your brand.
Appointment cards and loyalty cards — practical alternatives for healthcare, beauty and retail businesses.
Matching stationery — combine with letterheads, compliment slips, presentation folders and branded stationery.

We also offer professional graphic design services if you’d like us to create a new business card or refresh your existing artwork.

Who we work with

Start-ups and new businesses establishing their professional identity.
Professional service firms including solicitors, accountants and consultants.
Construction and engineering companies networking with suppliers and clients.
Estate agents and property professionals requiring premium branded stationery.
Healthcare providers including dentists, clinics and private practices.
Retail businesses promoting products and customer relationships.
Sales professionals attending networking events and exhibitions.
Corporate organisations requiring consistent business cards across departments.
Marketing agencies and designers producing premium client stationery.
Charities, schools and non-profit organisations requiring professionally branded business cards.

We provide Business Card Printing across Hertfordshire, including Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City, together with London, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Why choose professionally printed business cards

Create an excellent first impression with professionally printed business cards.
Reinforce your brand identity through consistent colours, typography and design.
Premium paper stocks available from standard 350gsm through to luxury multi-layer cards.
Luxury finishes including matt lamination, soft-touch, Spot UV and foil blocking.
Exceptional print quality with sharp text, vibrant colours and crisp detail.
Durable construction designed to withstand everyday handling.
Wide range of finishing options to reflect your business personality.
Fast turnaround times for both short and large print runs.
Specification documentation to ensure future reprints remain consistent.
Complete branding solutions with matching stationery and marketing materials.

Business Card Design Tips

Keep the layout uncluttered by focusing on the essential contact information.
Use both sides to include services, social media, QR codes or appointment information.
Choose readable fonts and avoid making contact details too small.
Include your website so potential customers can easily learn more about your business.
Add a QR code that links directly to your website, portfolio or digital contact card.
Select the right finish to complement your brand, whether that’s matt, gloss, soft-touch or Spot UV.
Use premium paper stocks to create a more substantial feel and improve durability.
Maintain brand consistency by matching colours and typography across all your stationery.

FAQs

What size are standard business cards?

The most common UK business card size is 85mm x 55mm, although bespoke sizes are also available.

What paper weight is best for business cards?

Most premium business cards are printed on 400gsm stocks, although thicker luxury options are available for a more substantial feel.

What’s the difference between matt and soft-touch lamination?

Matt lamination provides a smooth professional finish, while soft-touch lamination has a luxurious velvet-like texture that feels premium in the hand.

What is Spot UV?

Spot UV is a clear gloss coating applied to selected areas, such as logos or images, creating contrast against a matt background for a premium effect.

Can you design my business cards?

Yes. Our in-house designers can create a completely new design or refresh your existing artwork while ensuring your branding remains consistent.

Can I order matching stationery?

Absolutely. We also produce letterheads, compliment slips, presentation folders, brochures, leaflets and a wide range of professionally branded stationery.

What file format should I supply?

We recommend supplying press-ready PDFs with 3mm bleed and crop marks where possible. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to check your artwork before printing.

Where do you provide business card printing?

We provide business card printing throughout Hertfordshire, including Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City, together with London, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Chris Smeeton

Smiths are experts in design and print. They have created numerous catalogues, leaflets, promotional products for us. We have often been up against tight deadlines and they have always delivered on time, with a superb product. Lovely people, thoroughly professional and competitively priced . 100% recommend!

Rachel Briggs

Smiths 1972 were so helpful at getting some prints made for me recently, from start to finish professional, efficient and personable. Would 100% recommend!

Sam

Great business that we’ve been using for pushing on 2 decades! Friendly staff and always so helpful. Couldn’t recommend enough.

Jane Reid

I have used Smiths for a number of years in a work capacity. They are fast, efficient and the staff are always a pleasure to deal with.

Ian Norman

Toppers Print & Design in Old Stevenage is fantastic! Their design team Craig especially created stunning, brand-perfect leaflets with incredible attention to detail. They print quality signs business cards, brochures, and posters—is top-quality. Best of all, their prices are very reasonable without compromising quality. The service is fast, friendly, and professional, making the whole process a breeze. With 45 years of experience, Toppers is a gem for anyone needing design or printing in Stevenage. Highly recommend! Would highly recommend Ian

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