Business Card Sizes

The most common business card size other than the standard 3.5 by 2 inch is called bleed. Business cards that include bleed have an extra 1/8 of an inch added on each side of the business card. The added bleed on a business card leaves room for extra design elements and borders.
In addition to the standard size business card and the standard size business card with bleed there are also different sizes based upon region. The European business card size is a bit different from the US standard business card. The European card is 2.12 by 3.37 inches. Japanese business cards should be sized 2.165 by 3.583 inches .
There are many things you can do with a business card. You can add bleed to any size business card. In addition to the bleed, a business card can be printed both horizontally and vertically. Most business cards are printed horizontally, but it is not rare for them to be printed vertically.
Another popular option for business card size is 3.75 by 4.25 inches. This size is used for business cards that are folded. These cards are often referred to as tent cards. A tent business card provides twice the amount of space for information. This size of business card is an excellent option for people who want their business card to act as condensed brochure.
If you want to keep your business card the standard size, but need more room that it can provide you, you can try a double sided business card. A double sided business card provides you twice the amount of space for information, but still maintains the look and feel of a standard business card. This option is becoming increasingly popular. If you are unsure of what style business card would work best for you, you can print one of each style as a proto-type before ultimately selecting the size that works for you.