Business Cards Ireland: Quantities, 350 gsm & Dublin Delivery Buying Guide
A clear business card still earns its keep in Ireland — at the RDS, a Cork networking breakfast, a Galway salon desk or a tradesperson's van. The buying decision is rarely about fancy shapes; it is about stock weight, how many you actually hand out, and whether Dublin or nationwide delivery fits the deadline.
This guide covers business cards in Ireland from PrintNPack — a fixed 85 × 55 mm size on 350 gsm card, pack prices from €35 for 100 to €160 for 1,000, 2 day delivery in Dublin and 4–6 days for the rest of Ireland. Order on the business cards Ireland product page.
Why Irish SMEs still order printed business cards
Consultants, estate agents, barbers, accountants, restaurants and sales teams still need something physical when a phone number or QR code has to leave the room with the customer. Digital contact shares help; they do not replace a card at a site visit or a hotel conference badge line.
PrintNPack keeps the specification simple so you are not choosing between six board weights and three non-standard sizes. One footprint, one stock, four quantity tiers — then Dublin or rest-of-Ireland delivery from Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
Size and stock: 85 × 55 mm on 350 gsm
Every PrintNPack business card is 85 × 55 mm — the standard Irish and UK business-card size — on 350 gsm card. You do not specify length or width in the quote builder; artwork should be built for that finished size with safe margins inside the trim.
350 gsm feels substantial in the hand without stepping into ultra-thick luxury board. It suits logos, short taglines, mobile numbers and QR codes that need to stay readable after a week in a wallet. If you need a larger promotional piece, step up to leaflet printing or premium leaflets rather than forcing a booklet of text onto a card.
Quantity tiers and pack prices
Catalogue quantities are 100, 200, 300 and 1,000. Listed pack prices from the product data are below — confirm the live total on the product page before you pay or request a quote confirmation.
| Quantity | Pack price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | €35 | Sole traders, first stock or a small team refresh |
| 200 | €60 | Two-person offices, salons and consultancy pairs |
| 300 | €75 | Busy counters, sales staff and networking seasons |
| 1,000 | €160 | Larger teams, exhibitions and high hand-out volume |
The minimum order is 100. Per-card cost falls as you move up the tiers — 1,000 at €160 is the usual choice when a full sales floor or exhibition stand will empty a 300 pack in weeks. Order the next tier up if a role title or mobile number is about to change; reprinting a wrong line costs more time than a spare box of correct cards.
Dublin 2 day delivery vs rest of Ireland
Delivery is split clearly: Dublin — 2 day delivery; rest of Ireland — 4–6 days. That covers Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and every other county from the Ashbourne print base. Collection from Unit 14 Ashbourne Business Centre is available when you are nearby — see our printing in Ashbourne guide for local context.
Build proofing time into the calendar. A Dublin launch next week usually fits the 2 day window once artwork is approved; a Cork or Galway office should allow the full 4–6 day band plus a buffer for revisions. UK or Europe shipping is not listed on this product — this guide only covers Irish delivery as published.
Which quantity for which Irish buyer?
Sole traders and freelancers in Dublin or Meath often start at 100 (€35) — enough for a quarter of meetings without a warehouse of outdated titles. Two-person practices and salons usually land on 200 (€60) so each person has a working stock.
Busy counters and sales teams — estate agents, recruiters, hospitality managers — typically choose 300 (€75) ahead of networking season. Larger teams and exhibitors step to 1,000 (€160) when cards leave the stand as fast as leaflets.
If half the company is changing job titles in January, print a smaller tier now and reorder after the restructure. Cards with wrong names travel further than you expect.
Artwork tips for a readable Irish card
Keep the name, role and one phone number large. Put the website or QR code where a thumb will not cover it. Avoid packing the face with every social handle — a card is not a brochure. Leave quiet space at the edges for trim, and supply high-resolution artwork sized to 85 × 55 mm.
Dark full-bleed backgrounds look sharp on 350 gsm but need light text with enough contrast. Check the proof carefully for swapped digits in mobile numbers — that is the most common expensive mistake on Irish card reprints.
Pairing cards with leaflets, stamps and NCR pads
A card rarely works alone at a launch. Many Irish SMEs order the same brand on a short A6 leaflet for door drops, a rubber stamp for loyalty cards or paid dockets, and NCR invoice pads for the van or till.
- Leaflet printing Ireland — sizes, stocks and folds when you need more than a card
- Premium leaflets — metallic, pearl and PVC stocks for luxury brands
- Business stamps Ireland — company and loyalty stamps for the same desk
- Printing in Ashbourne — local collection and wider print mix
Keep logo colours consistent across card, leaflet and stamp so the brand reads as one system when a customer meets you twice in a week.
How to order business cards in Ireland
- Confirm the fixed size: 85 × 55 mm on 350 gsm
- Pick a quantity tier — 100, 200, 300 or 1,000
- Choose Dublin (2 day) or rest of Ireland (4–6 days) delivery
- Upload artwork and approve the proof
- Take delivery nationwide or collect from Ashbourne
Ready to order business cards?
85 × 55 mm · 350 gsm · from €35 for 100 · Dublin 2 day delivery · rest of Ireland 4–6 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I order business cards in Ireland?
PrintNPack prints business cards in Ashbourne, Co. Meath and delivers across Ireland. Dublin is 2 day delivery; Cork, Galway and all other counties are 4–6 days. Collection is available from Ashbourne.
What size and stock are PrintNPack business cards?
Every card is 85 × 55 mm on 350 gsm card. The size is fixed — you do not choose alternate lengths or widths.
How much do business cards cost in Ireland?
Catalogue pack prices are €35 for 100, €60 for 200, €75 for 300 and €160 for 1,000. Confirm the live total on the product page.
What is the minimum order for business cards?
The smallest listed pack is 100 cards. Larger tiers are 200, 300 and 1,000.
How fast is Dublin business card delivery?
Dublin is 2 day delivery. The rest of Ireland is 4–6 days from Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
Should I order business cards with leaflets or stamps?
Many Irish SMEs order cards with leaflets for the same launch or with a rubber stamp for dockets and loyalty cards — useful when the brand needs to show up on desk, door drop and paperwork.
