Same-day business cards for tomorrow's meeting

Most rush card orders are triggered by an event: a conference where the old cards still show last year's number, a new employee who starts Monday, or a rebrand that launches this week. Cards are small, so they are also one of the products that suit short deadlines, provided the artwork is ready and the specification is simple.

If your rush order is part of a bigger launch, ask about combining it with flyers or a pull-up banner.

Cards can be single or double-sided, in standard sizes. Common stock and finish options we can quote include a matt or gloss laminated card, rounded corners on request and a premium raised finish through spot UV. Heavier card feels more substantial but suits a longer lead time than standard stock.

Which suits you? Standard laminated cards are the dependable choice for a rush. Specialist finishes add steps, so confirm timing before you commit.

Cards punish small mistakes: one wrong digit in a phone number sends clients nowhere. Send a print-ready PDF at card size with 3 mm bleed and keep text at least 3 mm from the trim. Convert text to outlines and use CMYK colours. Make sure the logo is a vector file, because logos pulled from a website look soft on paper.

Check every name, title, number and email before approving. We print what you approve.

Same-day cards are subject to capacity, job size, approved artwork, payment and a confirmed deadline. What helps: final artwork, a standard finish, a single design (or a small number of names) and a quick approval. What slows things: layouts still being designed, several name variations, and special finishes. We confirm timing on your quote.

Collect from our Rivonia shop once we confirm your cards are ready. Check a few cards on the spot. If you need delivery instead, ask when quoting and we will price it for the job.