350gsm Matte
The standard. Professional, durable, takes ink cleanly.
Cape Town · Business cardsBusiness cards in Cape Town.
Business cards in Cape Town.
From R150.
Compare quotes from verified CPT business card printers. Standard runs to boutique finishes — soft-touch, foil, letterpress, painted edges. Tell us what you need and 3+ City Bowl, Woodstock and Southern Suburbs printers will quote you directly.
Painted Edges
Boutique signature
450
450gsm Uncoated
CPT studio favourite
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Quoting now
R150+
Starting price
100 cards, standard stock
3-5
Day turnaround
Same-day available
5+
Premium stocks
Matte to cotton triplex
8+
Boutique finishes
Foil, letterpress, edges
Pricing guideHow much do
How much do
business cards
cost in CPT?
Indicative pricing for standard 90 × 50mm cards on 350gsm matte stock with full-colour both sides. Cape Town's design-led market means premium finishes (cotton triplex, letterpress, painted edges) can double these base prices. Real quotes give exact pricing.
100
R150–R400Personal or new business launch
250
R260–R650Small business starter run
500
R380–R950Most common order quantity
1,000
R550–R1,500Established business or sales team
2,500+
Contact for quoteLarge team or franchise rollout
Indicative ZAR pricing for standard digital print. Premium finishes and boutique stocks add 20–100%.
Paper stocksStock options
Stock options
CPT printers offer
Cape Town's design-led print scene supports a wider range of premium stocks than most SA cities. Cotton triplex and heavy uncoated stocks are particularly common.
450gsm Premium Uncoated
Tactile, natural feel. Popular among CPT design studios and architects.
Cotton triplex
Painted edges, layered cardstock. Common for boutique and creative brands.
Soft-touch laminated
Velvet feel. Premium tactile finish without going over-the-top.
400gsm Silk
Subtle sheen, excellent for photography or rich colour artwork.
FinishingBoutique finishes
Boutique finishes
are CPT’s speciality.
Cape Town has more letterpress, foil and painted-edge specialists than any other SA city. Eight common options, in roughly the order of price impact.
Matte lamination
Most popular. Soft, anti-fingerprint, neutral professional feel.
Soft-touch lamination
Velvet finish. Premium tactile experience.
Spot UV
Selective gloss highlights on logo or focal elements.
Foil stamping
Gold, silver, copper or rose gold metallic detailing.
Letterpress
Pressed impression on cotton stock. Hand-finished, premium.
Embossing & debossing
Raised or recessed elements. Tactile branding.
Painted edges
Coloured edge trim on thick stocks. Boutique signature.
Die-cut shapes
Rounded corners, custom shapes, slot cuts.
How it worksThree steps to
Three steps to
cards in your inbox.
Whether you need 100 cards for a launch or 5,000 for a national team.
01
Tell us your specs
Quantity, paper stock, finishing, deadline. If you want premium specs (letterpress, painted edges) say so — we'll match specialist suppliers.
02
We match CPT printers
Woodstock and Salt River for design-led work, City Bowl and Sea Point for fast turnarounds, Epping and Montague Gardens for volume.
03
Quotes arrive direct
Suppliers email you within 24 hours with pricing and turnaround. No middleman, no commission — pick the supplier that fits.
Frequently askedBusiness cards in CPT,
Business cards in CPT,
explained.
The questions Cape Town customers ask most when ordering business cards.
How much do business cards cost in Cape Town?
Cape Town pricing is broadly similar to other major SA metros. For 350gsm matte digital print, full colour both sides: 250 cards run R260–R650, 500 cards R380–R950, and 1,000 cards R550–R1,500. Specialty finishes are where Cape Town's design-led market shines — soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, painted edges and letterpress all add 20–60% to the base price. Cotton triplex or fully bespoke specs can double the cost. Real quotes give exact pricing.
Which Cape Town suppliers handle premium and boutique finishes?
Cape Town has a strong concentration of design-led print specialists in Woodstock, Salt River, Observatory and Southern Suburbs — these are typically the suppliers to use for letterpress, foil stamping, painted edges, embossing and cotton triplex work. City Bowl and Sea Point printers cover most standard finishes including soft-touch and spot UV. Larger volume runs are usually best handled by Epping and Montague Gardens industrial printers. Mention your desired finish in the brief and we'll match you with suppliers who specialise in it.
How quickly can I get business cards printed in Cape Town?
Standard digital print turnarounds are 3–5 working days in Cape Town. Several City Bowl, Sea Point and Southern Suburbs suppliers offer same-day collection for digital print on standard stocks. Specialty finishes — foil, embossing, letterpress, painted edges — typically need 5–10 working days because they involve additional manual processes. If you're working to a deadline, mention it in your brief so we can prioritise suppliers who can meet it.
What's the most common business card spec in Cape Town?
The default spec for most CPT business cards is 90 × 50mm, 350gsm matte, full colour both sides, with matte lamination. From there, the most common upgrades in Cape Town's design-conscious market are soft-touch lamination, spot UV on the logo, or foil stamping in gold or rose gold. Cotton triplex with painted edges is particularly popular among creative agencies and boutique brands in Woodstock and the City Bowl.
Can I get business cards printed locally if I'm in Stellenbosch or the Winelands?
Yes. The Cape Town supplier network we work with covers the broader metro including Stellenbosch, Paarl, Somerset West and the Winelands. For standard digital prints, local suppliers in your immediate area are often fastest and cheapest. For specialty finishes you might find better options in Cape Town proper — most CPT suppliers courier to the Winelands within a day. Mention your delivery location in the brief.
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