Business Cards in Canada: The Complete Buying Guide (Matte to Raised Spot UV, 7 Finishes Compared, From $45)

Order custom business cards in Canada from $45 — 7 finish options including matte, AQ coated, UV coated, silk laminated and raised spot UV, printed full-colour CMYK on both sides on premium 16pt stock, manufactured in-house at our Toronto facility, delivered next business day across the GTHA and Canada-wide. If you are starting a new business, refreshing your brand, or finally upgrading from the cheap online cards you have been embarrassed to hand out, this guide walks you through which of our 7 business card finishes to choose and why our Business Cards catalog is the most-ordered business card range in the GTHA.

Business Card Finishes — The Full Range at a Glance

Finish	Price (250 cards)	Stock	Best for
Matte Finish	$45	16pt gloss C2S	Professional services, no-frills brand presentation
AQ Coating (semi-gloss)	$49	16pt gloss C2S	Most-ordered — the best price/quality balance
UV Coating (high gloss)	$59	16pt gloss C2S	Photo-heavy designs, real estate, modelling
13pt Enviro (eco-friendly)	$79	13pt with 30% post-consumer recycled	Sustainability-focused brands
13pt Linen Uncoated	$79	13pt linen-textured	Lawyers, accountants, premium feel
Silk Laminated	$89	16pt + silk lamination (~18pt feel)	Luxury brands, executive cards
Silk Laminated + Raised Spot UV	$199	16pt + 18pt silk or 19pt soft touch	Premium brands wanting a tactile wow factor

All 7 options are printed full-colour CMYK on both sides (or one side if you prefer), on premium 16pt stock or thicker, with full bleeds at 300LPI/2400DPI offset printing. The difference between options is finish, feel and brand positioning — not print quality. Our $45 AQ-coated card has the same colour fidelity as our $199 raised spot UV card; what changes is the tactile and visual impression on the recipient.

Which Business Card Finish Should You Choose?

The decision tree we walk most customers through:

• Just need professional cards at the best price? Matte Finish at $45. Clean, modern, no-glare, easy to write on. The default for accountants, consultants and most professional services.
• Want a slight sheen and the best balance? AQ Coating at $49. Our single most-ordered business card. The aqueous coating gives a subtle sheen, protects the print from scuffs, and still lets you write on the back.
• Have photos or vibrant colours that need to pop? UV Coating at $59. The UV coating brings colours to maximum vibrancy. Real estate agents and photographers love this finish.
• Brand built around sustainability? 13pt Enviro at $79. 30% post-consumer recycled content, uncoated paper feel, eco-friendly story to tell prospects.
• Practising law, accounting or wealth management? 13pt Linen Uncoated at $79. The linen texture signals “established professional” before the recipient even reads the card.
• Executive cards or premium brand? Silk Laminated at $89. The silk lamination doubles the perceived thickness and gives a luxurious smooth feel. Worth the upgrade for C-suite, founder and senior partner cards.
• Want the recipient to remember the card itself? Silk Laminated with Raised Spot UV at $199. Clear gloss raised on the elements you choose (logo, name, accent) on a silk-laminated or soft-touch base. The card becomes a tactile experience. Standard order for boutique law firms, design agencies and premium brands.

What Comes Included for $45 (and Up)

• 250, 500 or 1,000+ business cards in your chosen finish.
• Full-colour CMYK printing on one or both sides (4/0 or 4/4).
• Premium 16pt stock (13pt for Enviro and Linen options).
• Offset printing at 300LPI / 2400DPI with full bleeds — not the digital print you get from online card shops.
• Free PDF proof before printing.
• Custom design assistance available if you do not have a print-ready file.
• 24-hour in-house printing at our Toronto facility.
• Next-business-day delivery to the GTHA and standard Canada Post shipping Canada-wide.

Where We Deliver — GTHA Next-Day, Canada-Wide Standard Shipping

Our King Street East facility in downtown Toronto ships business cards next business day to every GTHA postal code: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Hamilton, Burlington, Milton, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, Halton Hills, Caledon and Clarington.

Free delivery on GTHA orders over $150 — most multi-card or combined orders qualify automatically. Same-day rush courier available within Toronto on orders before 11 AM ET — useful when you have a networking event tonight and forgot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many business cards should I order?

Most professionals start with 250 cards and reorder when they hit around 50 remaining. 500 is the right starting point for sales reps and anyone in a heavy-networking role. 1,000 makes sense if you have completely settled brand and contact info.

Can I get business cards designed if I do not have artwork?

Yes. Send us your logo, contact info and any design preferences (colour, style) and our design team will create a print-ready layout. Free PDF proof before printing.

What is the difference between AQ coating and UV coating?

AQ (aqueous) coating gives a soft semi-gloss sheen and you can write on the back. UV coating gives a high-gloss finish that makes colours pop dramatically, but pen ink does not stick well — not the right choice if you write notes on the back.

Will my cards arrive looking exactly like the PDF proof?

Yes. Our PDF proofs are colour-calibrated against the offset printing process. The proof shows you exactly what the printed card will look like.

Can I order matching letterhead and envelopes?

Yes. Pair your business cards with our Premium Letterheads ($119) and office envelopes for a complete branded stationery kit shipped from the same Toronto facility.

How fast can I get business cards in a rush?

PDF proof within one business day, printing within 24 hours of approval, next-business-day delivery to the GTHA. Same-day Toronto rush courier available on orders confirmed before 11 AM ET — about 36 hours total from order to in-hand for rush GTHA orders.

Are your business cards eco-friendly?

Our 13pt Enviro option ($79) uses paper with 30% post-consumer recycled content. Our offset printing process uses vegetable-based inks across all card lines.

Order Your Business Cards Today

Three ways to order:

1. Order online at the Business Cards category page. Pick your finish, upload your design or request design help, check out.
2. Call us at (647) 501-7200, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET.
3. Visit our Toronto location at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400.

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