Turnaround and delivery When will my cards arrive?
Tell us your deadline on the quote and we confirm the dispatch date with your proof. Here’s how the timeline works and what speeds it up.
| Standard tracked UK delivery | Included |
|---|---|
| Next-working-day UK delivery (from dispatch) | £8.95 ex VAT |
Dispatch date confirmed with your proof. Production times depend on the job — your quote states the date.
The stages
- Artwork in. Upload files or finish your design online.
- Proof. We send a digital proof; the clock starts when you approve it.
- Production. Printing, personalisation and any encoding.
- Checks & dispatch. Encoded features are checked; cards ship tracked.
What affects timing
- Proof approval — the quickest way to save a day is to approve promptly.
- Personalisation — names, numbers and photos need a clean data file.
- Encoding — NFC and magnetic stripe jobs include test and check time.
- Specialist stock — PET, metallic and sampled finishes may need confirming first.
FAQs
When does the turnaround start?
When you approve your proof. Artwork questions or late data are the most common causes of delay, so the sooner the proof is signed off, the sooner the cards ship.
Do you deliver across the UK?
Yes — standard tracked UK delivery is included in our prices, with a faster next-working-day option from dispatch.
Can you hit a fixed event date?
Put the date in the quote builder. We confirm whether it’s achievable before you approve the proof.
Got a deadline?
Put it in the quote builder — we’ll tell you straight away if it’s tight.