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How to order ID cards

Place your order online or by contacting us direct. Either way, we'll guide you through the order process in as few steps as possible.

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Step 1.

Place your order

Simply place your order online or get in touch for a quote.

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If choosing to use our design service you can send us a description of how you’d like us to design your cards, along with a copy of your business logo.

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Or feel free to use our free blank templates and Design Guide to help you create your own.

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Step 2.

Design Your Cards

When you choose to use our Design Service, we create your ID card design and send you PDF proofs and printed samples to approve. If sending your own designs, you'll get a free file-checking service, with feedback if we think anything needs adjusting.

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Once approved, your design is saved so we can use it to personalise and print any ID cards you need now and in future.

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Guide: How to create my own card designs.

Design Guide
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Step 3.

Add names and photos

Now all we need is a list of data, for example: names, job titles or membership numbers, plus labelled photographs for each person who needs an ID card.

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We use this data to personalise an ID card for all your staff or team members using your approved design.

How to organise my data
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Complete.

Printed and Delivered

All your cards are printed using your approved design combined with the data you supplied.


Your account manager will personally oversee the printing of your cards, quality-checking them by hand before packing them securely for same-day dispatch.

Ready to get started?

Using Our Design Service

We'll create a completely custom ID card design for you. Simply send us your logo and a brief description of how you want your ID cards to look.

 

We'll then send you PDF proofs to approve, followed by printed samples.

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Creating Your Own Designs

Feel free to create your own card designs using software of your choice, such as Photoshop, Affinity Designer or Canva.com.

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We'll perform your free-file check, and will let you know if we think something needs adjusting.

Design Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Your ID cards can be personalised with individual names, job titles, photographs and more - all included in the price. We'll even crop your photos down to head and shoulders for free.

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    Example: If you have 15 staff who need ID cards, simply order your ID cards online and send us their names, job titles and labelled photographs.

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    We'll then use this data to personalise and print their ID cards using a design we create for you, or your own design that you send to us.

  • We aim to print and dispatch all custom printed card orders on the same day you place your order and approve your artwork. Delivery options include Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Tracked 48.

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    - Tracked 24 usually gets your cards delivered the next day, and is free when you spend more than £75.

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    - Tracked 48 usually gets your cards delivered within 2 days, and is free when you spend more than £50.

  • Easy! You can create your own or ask us to make one for you.

     

    - Our design service
    We create a completely custom ID card design based on your business logo and colour scheme. You receive PDF proofs and a printed sample for approval along the way, too.

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    You're guaranteed a properly aligned and co-ordinated design, resulting in perfectly printed cards every time.

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    - Create your own
    Easily create your own ID card design using our simple design guide, and your preferred software such as Photoshop, Affinity Designer, or online with Canva.com. You get a free file-checking service before we print, too.

  • Yes! Your designs are saved on our system, making it quick and easy for you to order new ID cards as you need them.

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    Simply place your order and send us everyone’s names, job titles and photos each time you need new ID cards. Your saved design is then used to personalise and print each person's ID card.

  • There is no minimum order on our standard ID cards. You can order any quantity you need, even if it’s just one card.

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    Some of our badge holders and lanyards can be ordered with no minimum, too.

     

    It's always worth noting that you can save money by ordering more at a time, because the price per ID card, badge holder or lanyard gets lower when you order more.

  • We’re happy to use the method that suits you best, such as:

     

    • We Transfer    • One Drive    • Google Drive    • Email (to your account manager)

     

    It's important to make sure the file transfer method you choose is secure and that you delete the files when you no longer need them. If you choose to send data to us by email, please make sure you're using end-to-end encryption.

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    Learn more about sending your data to us here: How to send your ID card data for print. Otherwise, please feel free to get in touch with any questions.

  • We use cards made from 100% recycled PVC to print your standard ID cards and custom printed cards.

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    They're bright white with a clean, glossy finish, and are the same size and shape as a standard bank card:

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    Size: 85.6 x 54.98mm / Thickness: 0.76mm / Corners: 3.18mm radius

     

    We avoid using biodegradable PVC cards, because they have a large production carbon footprint, are non-recyclable and simply break down into microplastics like standard PVC over time.

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    Please feel free get in touch if you have more questions about this.

  • Of course, please get in touch and we'll send you a sample pack, completely free of charge. Your free samples can even be printed with your logo.

     

    After placing your order, you'll receive PDF proofs and a printed sample of your custom designed card, too.

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