350gsm Matte
The standard. Professional, durable, takes ink cleanly.
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400gsm Silk
DBN hospitality favourite
Gold Foil
Restaurant standard
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R150+
Starting price
100 cards, standard stock
3-5
Day turnaround
Same-day available
5+
Paper stocks
Matte to soft-touch
8+
Finishing options
Foil, UV, embossing
Durban pricing is generally a touch lower than JHB and CPT for standard runs. Premium finishes add 20–60%. Real quotes give exact pricing for your specs.
Personal or new business launch
Small business starter run
Most common order quantity
Established business or sales team
Large team or franchise rollout
Indicative ZAR pricing for standard digital print. Final pricing depends on stock, finishing and supplier.
From everyday matte to premium silk. Durban’s hospitality and tourism industries favour stocks that show off photography.
The standard. Professional, durable, takes ink cleanly.
Subtle sheen, excellent for photography. Popular for hospitality and tourism brands.
Vibrant colour reproduction. Common for restaurant and retail cards.
Tactile, natural feel. For professional services and design.
Velvet finish. Premium feel for corporate and boutique brands.
Eight common finishing options, in roughly the order of price impact. Not every DBN printer offers every finish — we’ll match suppliers who do.
Most popular. Soft, anti-fingerprint, neutral feel.
Sharp, vivid. Common in DBN hospitality and restaurants.
Velvet finish. Premium tactile feel.
Selective gloss highlights on logo or text.
Gold, silver, copper or rose gold metallic accents.
4mm radius is standard. Softer, modern look.
Raised elements. Tactile, premium feel.
Custom shapes for distinctive brands.
Same flow whether you need 100 cards next week or 5,000 for a national rollout.
Quantity, paper stock, finishing, deadline. If you're not sure on specs, just describe what you want — Ink will guide you.
CBD digital printers for fast turnaround, Umhlanga specialists for corporate work, Pinetown and Riverhorse Valley for volume.
Suppliers email you within 24 hours with pricing and turnaround. Pick the one that fits your budget and deadline.
The questions Durban customers ask most when ordering business cards.
Durban pricing is generally a touch lower than JHB and CPT for standard runs. For 350gsm matte digital print, full colour both sides: 250 cards run R250–R580, 500 cards R350–R880, and 1,000 cards R500–R1,400. Specialty finishes like soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, spot UV or embossing add 20–60% to the base price. Same-day or rush turnarounds carry a small premium. The quotes you receive will give exact pricing.
The main supplier areas in Durban are the CBD, Umhlanga and Umhlanga Ridge, Pinetown, Westville, Springfield Park and Riverhorse Valley. Umhlanga has a strong concentration of digital printers serving the corporate sector. CBD has the largest range of suppliers including specialty finishes. Pinetown and Riverhorse Valley handle larger industrial runs. We match you with suppliers based on your specific needs.
Standard digital print turnaround is 3–5 working days in Durban. Same-day printing is available from several CBD and Umhlanga suppliers — usually for digital print on standard stocks, with collection rather than delivery. For specialty finishes (foil, embossing, soft-touch) plan for 5–7 working days. If you have a deadline, mention it in the brief so we can prioritise suppliers who can meet it.
The default spec for most DBN business cards is 90 × 50mm, 350gsm matte, full colour both sides, with matte lamination. Durban's hospitality and tourism industries often favour 400gsm silk for the subtle sheen that suits photography-heavy designs. Common upgrades include soft-touch lamination, rounded corners, and spot UV on the logo. Gold foil is particularly popular among restaurants and beachfront brands.
Yes. Most Durban suppliers cover Ballito, Umhlanga, Salt Rock, Sheffield Beach and the North Coast for delivery, usually next-day or same-day for orders placed before noon. Pinetown and Westville-based printers cover the Highway suburbs (Hillcrest, Kloof) easily. For South Coast areas (Amanzimtoti, Scottburgh), delivery is usually next-day. Mention your delivery location in the brief so suppliers can include delivery cost in their quote.
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