About Business Cards Canada
Cheque Store offers business cards Canada tailored for Greater Toronto Area businesses. Our team handles business cards Canada production end-to-end with same-day GTA pickup available.
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 Toronto 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:
- Order online at the Business Cards category page. Pick your finish, upload your design or request design help, check out.
- Call us at (647) 501-7200, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET.
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