Same-Day Folded Business Cards

A folded business card prints on a larger sheet that is scored and folded down to standard card size, giving you four panels instead of two. It suits salons, clinics, tradespeople and consultants who need space for a service list, map, appointment slot or loyalty stamps.

Specifications

Flat size	90 x 100 mm (top fold) or 180 x 50 mm (side fold)
Folded size	90 x 50 mm
Stock	Coated board suited to scoring; uncoated board for writable panels
Print	Full colour digital, one or both sides
Finishing	Machine scored and folded; optional matt or gloss lamination
Fold options	Top fold (tent style) or side fold (book style)
Minimums	Set per product - see shop/quote

Artwork requirements

Set up artwork at the full flat size plus 3 mm bleed, and mark the fold line on a separate guide layer.
Keep text at least 4 mm away from the fold as well as from the trim edges.
Check panel order: the outside front, outside back and inside spread must sit on the correct sides of the fold.
Avoid heavy solid colour across the fold where possible; it can show slight cracking on coated board.
If clients will write on a panel (appointment or loyalty card), leave that panel unlaminated or choose uncoated stock.

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Turnaround options

Standard turnaround allows for proofing, scoring and folding without rushing. Express shortens the queue time. Same-day is possible for standard-size folded cards on stocked board, subject to product eligibility, stock, capacity, quantity, artwork readiness and finishing, with full payment, usable artwork and approvals before the configured cutoff, and the 40% Same-Day Priority Production surcharge applies to the eligible printing and production subtotal. Because every card is scored and folded, larger quantities, lamination plus folding, custom sizes or unclear panel layouts are the usual reasons a job moves off same-day.

Pricing

This service is available in our online shop with live pricing and quantity breaks. See prices for Business Cards.

Same-day conditions

Artwork is supplied at the correct flat size with the fold position clearly indicated.
The panel layout is confirmed on a proof before the configured cutoff.
Quantity allows for scoring and folding within the same production day.
The board chosen is in stock and suitable for scoring.
Payment is complete before production; delivery timing is separate from production completion.

Popular uses

Salon and spa appointment cards
Coffee shop and car wash loyalty stamp cards
Tradespeople listing services and areas served
Mini price-free menus of treatments or packages
Consultants adding a short profile or map inside

FAQs

Will the card fit in a normal card holder?

Yes. Once folded it is 90 x 50 mm, though it is twice as thick as a flat card, so very tight holders may hold fewer.

Why does the fold sometimes crack?

Coated board with heavy ink coverage can crack along the fold. We score before folding to reduce this, and lighter colours or lamination on the fold area help further.

Can customers write on a laminated card?

Ballpoint pens struggle on gloss or matt laminate. If the card needs writing on, leave it unlaminated or choose an uncoated stock.

Top fold or side fold - which should I choose?

Top fold opens like a tent and suits landscape layouts. Side fold opens like a book and suits portrait panels such as a service list. Choose before artwork is set up, as the panels are arranged differently.