85 × 55 mm and 90 × 50 mm cards on 350–400 gsm coated board, printed double-sided and cut square, ready for everyday handing out.
Printing Press Riyadh — Business Card Printing
Business Card Printing in Riyadh
Premium 350–450 gsm business cards printed on the right board, laminated matt, gloss or soft touch, and finished with spot UV, foil, embossing or rounded corners. Business card printing here means design, prepress, proof approval, printing and delivery in one order.
Runs from 100 cards Proof approved first Digital, offset & express
85 × 55 mm Standard
350–450 gsm · matt, gloss & soft touch
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350–450 gsm BoardCoated, cotton, linen and textured stocks.
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From 100 CardsShort runs digitally, bulk orders on offset.
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Lamination & Spot UVMatt, gloss, soft touch and raised UV.
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Foil & EmbossingGold, silver, rose gold and blind emboss.
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Proof Before PrintingFront and back approved before the run.
Service Explained
What Is Professional Business Card Printing?
A business card is the smallest printed item a company owns and usually the first one a customer keeps. Professional business card printing is really about three decisions: the board the card is printed on, the finish that protects it, and the accuracy of the cut and colour.
That is why the card is prepared to the exact trim size with bleed and safe margins, and why a proof is approved before printing. A card that curls, fades at the logo or arrives with white edges from a poor cut undoes the impression the design was meant to make.
Design, prepress, printing, lamination and cutting are handled as one production flow.
Correct Trim Size85 × 55 mm and custom sizes cut accurately.
Design & PrepressBleed, safe margins and print-ready colour.
Digital & OffsetShort runs digitally, bulk orders on offset.
LaminationMatt, gloss and soft touch protection.
Foil & Spot UVMetallic foil, raised UV and embossing.
Common Business Card Problems
Why Do So Many Business Cards Feel Cheap?
Almost every disappointing business card fails for a production reason, not a design reason. Thin board, a logo too close to the edge, colours that shift between two runs or a cut that is slightly out of square are the usual causes.
Each of these is decided before printing — which is why the board, the layout margins and the proof matter more than the paper order itself.
Board That Feels Thin
Cards below 350 gsm bend in the hand and crease in a wallet within a week.
Text Too Close to the Edge
Without safe margins the phone number or logo sits on the trim line and gets clipped.
Colour Drift Between Runs
Reordering later from different settings gives a card that no longer matches the first batch.
Cards Delivered Late
Cards that arrive after the exhibition, the launch or the new hire starts are useless.
Capabilities
Our Business Card Printing Services
From a first set of 100 cards to a 20,000-card bulk order with foil and rounded corners, the same production team handles the board, the finish and the cut.
450 gsm cards with soft-touch lamination, raised spot UV, gold or silver foil and embossing for directors, sales teams and brand launches.
Full-colour CMYK on both faces, with colour matched across the whole run.
Lamination that protects the card and sets its feel in the hand.
Raised UV patterns, metallic foil on logos and edge painting.
Standard radius or fully die-cut shapes for a distinctive card.
Uncoated cotton, linen and felt papers that can be letterpressed.
Membership, loyalty, access and gift cards with variable data.
Printed QR codes and NFC-ready cards that open a profile or menu.
Layouts built from your logo and brand colours, or artwork print-prepared.
Individual names and titles for teams, printed in one numbered run.
1,000 to 50,000 cards on offset with a lower unit cost per card.
Same-day and next-day cards through our Flying Printing schedule.
The Process
How Our Business Card Printing Process Works
A short, repeatable workflow — from the card specification to a box of finished, cut cards.
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Brief
Size, quantity, board weight, finish and deadline are confirmed.
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Design & Prepress
The card is designed or artwork is prepared with bleed and safe margins.
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Proof Approval
Front and back are approved for layout, colour and finishing.
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Printing
Digital for short runs, offset for bulk — whichever suits the quantity.
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Finishing
Lamination, spot UV, foil, embossing and corner rounding are applied.
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Check & Delivery
Cut accuracy, colour and finish are reviewed before handover.
Paper & Finishing
Board, Lamination & Fine Finishing
The board decides how the card feels; the finish decides how it survives. These are the options most businesses choose between.
Coated Board 350–450 gsm
The standard for business cards — a smooth, firm board that holds colour well and stays flat in a wallet.
Visual characterBright, sharp, accurate colour.
Typical useEveryday company, sales and staff cards.
Key considerationBelow 350 gsm a card starts to feel disposable.
Uncoated, Cotton & Textured
Uncoated, cotton and linen stocks print softer and feel like paper rather than plastic — the choice for studios, clinics and consultancies.
Visual characterTactile, matte, understated.
Typical useDesign studios, architects, clinics, consultancies.
Key considerationSolid dark colours print slightly softer on uncoated stock.
Lamination: Matt, Gloss & Soft Touch
Lamination protects the printed surface from fingerprints, moisture and scuffing — and changes the character of the card completely.
Visual characterGloss is vivid, matt is quiet, soft touch is velvet.
Typical useSoft touch for premium sets, matt for general use.
Key considerationAdds a production stage and a little turnaround time.
Foil, Spot UV & Embossing
Metallic foil, raised spot UV and embossing are applied to the logo, name or card edge to add depth and catch light.
Visual characterMetallic gold, silver and rose gold shimmer.
Typical useDirectors' cards, brand launches, invitation-level sets.
Key considerationFoil areas need a little clearance from trim and folds.
Plastic, PVC & Synthetic Cards
Plastic cards are manufactured rather than printed on paper — wipeable, long-lasting and able to carry variable data.
Visual characterRigid, glossy or matt, waterproof.
Typical useMemberships, loyalty schemes, gym and access cards.
Key considerationNumbering and variable data are set at production stage.
Why It Matters
Why Does Business Card Quality Matter?
A card is handed over in the first thirty seconds of a relationship. Whether it bends, curls or feels substantial is decided long before that moment — in the board, the lamination and the cut.
First Impression
The card is the smallest item a customer judges the business by.
Brand Consistency
Colour and typography match the rest of the company collateral.
Wear Over Time
Lamination keeps a card legible after months of handling.
Use Cases
Business Card Printing Across Business Needs
Beyond the standard company card, printed cards are used for membership, promotion and access — each with its own requirements.
Company & Sales Cards
Named cards for teams, with individual titles printed in one run.
Executive & Foil Cards
450 gsm cards with foil, embossing or edge painting for senior staff.
Loyalty & Stamp Cards
Repeat-visit cards printed for cafés, salons and retail counters.
Membership & Access
Plastic and PVC cards with names, numbers and barcode encoding.
Gift & Voucher Cards
Prepaid and voucher cards produced in numbered batches.
QR & Digital Cards
Cards with a QR or NFC tag that opens a menu, profile or catalogue.
Industries
Sectors We Print Business Cards For
Every sector hands out cards differently — we match the board and finish to how it will be used.
Corporate
Real Estate
Hospitality
Retail
Healthcare
Education
Legal & Consulting
Automotive
Gyms & Fitness
Beauty & Salons
Agencies
Startups
Specification Guide
Which Business Card Specification Fits Your Business?
The right specification follows how the card will be used and how many are needed. Use this comparison as a starting point.
| Card Spec | Best For | Typical Quantity | Key Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 gsm Matt Laminated | General company and sales cards | 100–1,000 | Everyday durability at a sensible unit cost |
| 450 gsm Soft Touch | Premium brand and director cards | 100–1,000 | Velvet feel that shows fingerprints less |
| Spot UV or Foil | Launches, hospitality, creative studios | 250–2,000 | Adds a finishing stage before cutting |
| Uncoated Cotton / Linen | Studios, clinics, consultancies | 100–1,000 | Tactile and understated, writes well |
| Plastic / PVC | Membership, loyalty and access cards | 250–10,000 | Variable data is set before production |
Not sure which board or finish is right? Send the logo, the text and how many cards you need — a specification is recommended with the quotation.
Visual Gallery
Business Card Print Work
Illustrated examples of the card sets, finishes and card programmes produced through our business card printing service.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Our Business Card Printing?
Printing Press Riyadh treats a card run as a production job, not a quick print — the board, the finish, the cut and the colour are all controlled by one team.
Design & Prepress Support
Cards are designed from your brand or artwork is prepared with bleed and safe margins.
Proof Before Printing
Front and back are approved for layout, colour and finishing before the run.
Board & Finish Guidance
GSM, stock and lamination are recommended for how the card will be used.
Finishing In-House
Lamination, spot UV, foil, embossing and corner rounding happen under one roof.
Digital & Offset Pricing
Short runs are printed digitally and 1,000 cards and above on offset.
Express Option Available
Urgent cards can run on our Flying Printing express schedule, often same-day.
More Print Products
Other Printing We Produce
Cards are rarely ordered alone. These are the printed items businesses add to the same order.
Flyers & Leaflets
Single and double-sided flyers for campaigns and events.
Brochures & Catalogues
Folded brochures and bound catalogues on matching paper.
Stickers & Labels
Roll and sheet labels for packaging, jars and product marks.
Letterheads & Envelopes
Stationery sets printed to the same colour as the cards.
Packaging & Boxes
Printed cartons, mailers and sleeves for retail products.
Banners & Posters
Large format banners and posters for campaigns and shopfronts.
Menus & Price Lists
Laminated menus and folded price lists reprinted per season.
Invitations & Cards
Premium invitations, vouchers and event cards with foil options.
QR & Variable Data
Numbering, barcodes and QR codes printed from a data file.
Corporate Gifts
Branded notebooks, pens and gift sets for clients and events.
Exhibition Print
Stand graphics, backdrop printing and take-away sales packs.
Design Services
Layout, artwork and print preparation for every item above.
Questions
Business Card Printing FAQs
The questions businesses ask before placing a business card order.
85 × 55 mm is the standard business card size in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region, and it is what most local card holders and wallets are built for. We also print 90 × 50 mm cards, square cards and custom die-cut shapes when the design calls for it, always from a flat dimension you approve on the proof.
350 gsm coated board is the everyday choice and 400–450 gsm gives the firm, premium feel most brands want. Cotton, linen and textured stocks are available for a tactile finish, and any card can be laminated matt, gloss or soft touch for protection.
Most business card orders are printed and finished in 2–4 working days after the proof is approved, and bulk offset runs of 5,000 cards and above usually take 3–5 working days. Urgent cards can be produced on our Flying Printing express schedule, often the same day.
Runs start from 100 cards. Small quantities are printed digitally because that keeps the unit cost and the turnaround low, while 1,000 cards and above are usually cheaper on offset, so the most economical method is recommended with the quotation.
Yes. Our design team can create the card from your logo and brand colours, or take your finished artwork and prepare it for print with correct bleed, safe margins and print-ready colour.
All four finishes are produced in-house. Gold or silver foil, raised spot UV, embossing and debossing, edge painting and rounded corners can be combined, and each finish is shown on the proof so there are no surprises on the finished card.
Yes. Plastic and PVC cards are printed for membership, loyalty, access and gift cards, with options for matt or gloss finish, variable data such as names and numbers, and barcode or magnetic stripe encoding.
Orders are delivered anywhere in Riyadh and shipped to other cities in Saudi Arabia, and cards can also be collected from our workshop in Tyba District. Delivery timing is confirmed with the quotation before the job is printed.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted for Business Cards
Companies that ordered card sets, premium finishes and card programmes from us.
★★★★★
"We ordered 400 soft-touch cards with foil for the sales team. The finish is exactly what was shown on the proof and the cut is clean on every card."
Rakan Al-Harbi — Commercial Director
★★★★★
"Our old cards were 250 gsm and curled in the wallet. The 450 gsm replacement made a visible difference the first time we handed one over."
Bayt Interiors — Operations Manager
★★★★★
"We needed cards for a new branch opening in two days. They proofed, printed and delivered within the express window."
Nujoom Hospitality — Marketing Team
Request a Quotation
Need Business Cards? Get a Quote Today
Share the card size, quantity, how many names or versions, the board weight, the finish and your deadline. We confirm the printing method, the specification and the delivery date before any commitment — one team from artwork file to boxed cards.