Custom Business Card Boxes

Getting the Inside Dimensions Right

A UK card measures 85 x 55 mm. The box needs a little play around it, typically 2 mm on each side, giving an inside of about 89 x 59 mm. Depth depends on how many cards you want in the box and their thickness. A 400 gsm card is roughly 0.45 mm thick, so a stack of a hundred is about 45 mm deep; a stack of fifty is about 23 mm.

Thicker stocks, such as duplex or triplex cards at 700–900 gsm, roughly double that. Tell us the card weight and the number per box and we will work out the depth so the lid closes without squeezing the stack. Square cards and mini cards are also common, and we size boxes for those too.

If you are unsure of the exact thickness, send us one or two of your cards. Board thickness varies between mills even at the same weight, and measuring the real stock is the most reliable way to get a lid that closes cleanly.

Board and Finishes

Most boxes are made from 350–400 gsm folding board. White board takes full-colour print, while kraft board gives a natural look that suits craft and studio brands. Black-coloured board paired with a foil logo creates a sharp, minimal box.

A matt or soft-touch lamination resists scuffs in a bag. Foil stamping on the lid adds a crisp logo, and embossing can be felt as well as seen. Print studios often keep the outside plain with a small logo, so the client's own cards remain the star.

Inside the box, a simple paper wrap or a thin card divider can separate two names or two designs in the same box, which is handy for couples running a business together or for a print shop delivering cards for two staff in one order.

If the box will travel in a bag every day, choose a two-piece style or a tuck-end with a locking tab. Plain tuck flaps can work loose with constant handling, and a locking tab keeps the stack from sliding out onto the bottom of a briefcase or a laptop bag on the commute.

For agencies ordering cards for a whole team, one box design with the staff name added on a small sticker is far simpler than a separate printed box for each person, and it keeps every desk looking consistent. New starters simply get a fresh sticker on the same stock box.

Branding the Box for Print Shops

For a print shop, the card box is a recurring cost on every order, so it pays to design it once and use it everywhere. A clean lid with your logo, web address and a short credit line naming your shop works across every customer's job. Avoid anything that dates quickly, such as an offer or a launch message.

Some shops leave a small blank panel on the end or side of the box. Staff then add a sticker with the customer's name, card type and quantity, which helps at dispatch and helps the customer find the right box later if they order several designs.

If you sell several card finishes, such as standard, premium and luxury, a different coloured box per tier is an easy way to signal value without changing the size. Customers who ordered the luxury option notice the upgrade before they lift the lid, and staff can pick the right box at a glance.

Print Shops, Agents and Freelancers

Print shops and online card printers are the main buyers, ordering stock boxes in their own branding to ship every card order. Estate agents, solicitors, consultants and sales teams order boxes for staff so cards stay presentable. Event organisers and recruitment firms use them in welcome packs. Wedding and portrait photographers sometimes use the same box size to hold mini prints.

Placing an Order

Send us the card size, card weight, how many cards each box should hold, the style you prefer and your artwork. We will reply by email with a custom quote within one working day, then supply a free design proof that shows the dieline and print positions.

Production takes 4–7 working days after you approve the proof. Boxes ship flat with free tracked delivery to UK mainland addresses in 2–3 working days. If anything is misprinted or damaged, report it within 10 days and we will reprint or refund. Minimums are low and quoted per job, so a print shop can trial a branded box before switching all its orders over.