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what is the next size up from a business card

The next size up from a standard business card is usually a folded business card : 3.5 x 4 inches finished, or 3.75 x 4.25 inches with bleed.

Common next sizes

  • Folded business card: 3.5 x 4 inches finished.
  • Longer business card: 90 mm x 55 mm in some markets, which is a bit wider than the standard 85 mm x 55 mm card.
  • Square business card: 55 mm x 55 mm, not larger in area in the same way, but a different format that feels more substantial.

Standard size context

A standard U.S./Canada business card is 3.5 x 2 inches. In many other regions, the standard is around 85 mm x 55 mm.

Practical answer

If you mean “slightly bigger for more space,” the most common step up is a folded business card. If you mean “same kind of card but just a bit larger,” then a long card is the usual next option in some print catalogs.