Finished size
U.S. standard cards are commonly 3.5 × 2 inches after trimming.
Production
Print Production Guide.
A practical checklist before sending a business-card design to a printer.
Bleed
Many printers request 0.125 inch bleed on each side, producing 3.75 × 2.25 inch artwork.
Safe area
Keep names, phone numbers, logos, and other essential elements comfortably inside the trim line.
Images
Use sufficiently high-resolution logos and images. Avoid small web images for print.
Color
Ask the printer whether they want RGB or CMYK files and whether a specific color profile is required.
Proof
Review spelling, numbers, email, QR destination, trim, and both sides before ordering.