A5 Postcard Printing — Custom A5 Postcards

Personalised A5 postcards are a great way to share a quick, casual message with your customers — with almost twice the printable area of a standard A6 postcard for your image, message and offer. Add a discount code and send them out as an easy A5 direct mail campaign, use them as premium flyers, or hand them out in store. Our A5 postcard printing gives you crisp, full-colour A5 postcards on premium stock, with lamination and spot UV finishes to make them stand out. Printed in London and delivered across the UK.

Choose your stock, finish and quantity above, upload your PDF or send it later, and add to basket.

✓ Printed in London ✓ A5 postcards (148 × 210mm) ✓ Premium silk, uncoated & Invercote stock ✓ Single or double sided ✓ Lamination & spot UV ✓ From £24.82 ✓ UK-wide delivery

Trusted by UK businesses and marketers for their A5 postcard and direct mail print.

Why choose A5 postcards?

A5 gives you almost twice the printable area of an A6 postcard, making it ideal when you want larger photography, a longer marketing message, or multiple offers on a single card. Yet it stays easy to post, simple to display and affordable to print — which is why A5 is one of the most popular postcard sizes for promotions, menus, invitations and direct mail.

Put simply: choose A6 when you want the cheapest, most compact mailer; choose A4 when you want maximum impact as an oversized card; and choose A5 when you want the sweet spot — noticeably more space and presence than a standard postcard, while staying letterbox-friendly and cost-effective. For most businesses running a promotion or mailing, A5 is the size that balances impact and budget best.

Why order your A5 postcards with us

• A direct marketing workhorse — A5 postcards land in the hand or through the letterbox with your message and offer already on show, no envelope to open.
• Almost double the space of A6 — room for a bigger image, a fuller message, or several offers on one card.
• Premium stock choices — from silk and uncoated to heavyweight Invercote, so your A5 postcard feels as good as it looks.
• Single or double sided — image and offer on the front, details, terms or a map on the back.
• Standout finishes — gloss, matt or soft-touch lamination, plus spot UV to make key elements catch the light.
• London printed, delivered UK-wide — produced in Croydon and sent across the UK.

A5 postcard specifications

Choosing your stock and finish for A5 postcards

The choices that shape your A5 postcard, explained the way we'd advise you.

Stock. Silk (350gsm or heavyweight 450gsm) gives a smooth, professional finish with excellent colour — the classic postcard feel, and 450gsm for real substance in the hand. Uncoated 350gsm is natural and matt, and takes a pen — the right choice if recipients will write on the card (true postcards, RSVP cards, appointment reminders). Invercote 300gsm is a premium, rigid board with a superb print surface for a high-end feel.

Finish. A gloss laminated front gives that classic, vibrant postcard look. Matt lamination is understated and premium; soft-touch adds a tactile, velvety feel that makes people hold onto the card. Add spot UV to make a logo, headline or detail catch the light against a matt background — a finish that lifts an A5 postcard from ordinary to memorable.

A production tip from us: one challenge with A5 postcards is stopping large, solid areas of colour from showing roller marks or banding. For photographic designs and big blocks of colour, we recommend a premium silk stock — it produces smoother gradients and more consistent, richer colour on press than a lighter or heavily textured sheet. It's a small choice that makes a visible difference on image-heavy cards.

How your A5 postcards are printed

A quick look at what happens after you order, because it's where quality is won or lost. Every order is produced using a calibrated CMYK workflow for accurate, consistent colour. After printing, the sheets are trimmed to A5, inspected for colour consistency, and finished with your chosen lamination or spot UV before final packing. That inspection step is the safeguard that catches a colour or trim issue before it ever reaches you.

How much information fits comfortably on an A5 postcard?

A common question, and getting it right is the difference between a card that's read and one that's binned. A5 gives you generous space, but a postcard still works best when it's focused. As a guide:

• Front: lead with one strong image or headline and a single clear message or offer. Let it breathe — white space makes the message land.
• Back: this is where detail belongs — supporting text, terms, a discount code, contact details, a map or a short list of offers.
• One primary call to action. A postcard that asks the reader to do one thing (call, visit, scan, redeem) outperforms one crammed with several.

The rule of thumb: use the A5 space for impact and clarity, not to fit everything in. A clean front and an informative back is the layout that converts.

Who orders A5 postcards?

A5 postcards suit almost any business that wants a tangible, affordable marketing piece. In practice we print them for:

• Estate agents — property cards, new-listing announcements and local mailers.
• Restaurants and cafés — menus, offers, opening announcements and loyalty cards.
• Charities — appeals, event invitations and supporter updates.
• Schools and colleges — open-day invites, term announcements and prospectus cards.
• Event organisers and wedding planners — invitations, save-the-dates and event promotion.
• Retail shops — sale promotions, discount cards and gift-with-purchase inserts.
• Salons, gyms and clinics — appointment reminders, offers and referral cards.

A5 postcards as a direct mail and marketing tool

A5 postcards punch well above their cost as a marketing piece. Unlike a letter, a postcard needs no opening — your message, image and offer are visible the instant it's picked up or lands on the doormat, and the A5 size gives you more room than a standard postcard to make that first impression count.

• Add a discount code and an A5 postcard becomes a trackable, response-driving direct mail campaign.
• Use them as premium flyers at events, in store or as leaflet drops.
• Send them as reminders — appointments, renewals, win-backs.
• Announce and invite — new openings, "we've moved", sales and events.

Getting your artwork right for A5 postcard printing

Supply your artwork as a print-ready PDF to these specifications:

• 3mm bleed all round — extend your background to the bleed so there are no white edges after trimming.
• 3mm safe zone — keep text and key content 3mm inside the trim.
• 300 dpi minimum resolution.
• CMYK colour.
• Fonts outlined or embedded.
• For double-sided, supply both front and back artwork; for single-sided, one side.

If you're using spot UV, supply a separate layer or marked-up file showing where the UV should sit. Not sure your file's right? Upload it and we'll check it before printing.

Before we print: every A5 postcard is checked

Before your A5 postcards go to press, our production team checks your file for resolution, 3mm bleed, safe margins, CMYK colour and — if you've chosen it — correct spot UV placement.

The most common issue we see is text placed too close to the trim edge, which risks being cut off. We flag this before printing so you can nudge it into the safe zone, rather than finding it on the finished cards.

How to order your A5 postcards

1. Choose your specification above — stock, print sides, lamination, spot UV and quantity (from 25).
2. Supply your artwork — upload your PDF now, or choose "send it later" for an upload link after checkout.
3. We check before printing — resolution, bleed, colour and finish.
4. We print and deliver — in 1 or 3–4 working days, across London and the UK.

Every file is manually checked before production. If we find a low-resolution image, missing bleed or a trim issue, we'll contact you before printing — so your A5 postcards come out right first time.

Looking for another size? Explore our A6 postcard printing for traditional, compact mailing pieces, A4 postcard printing for oversized promotional cards, or browse our complete postcard printing range. Need your postcard designed? Our artwork design service can create a print-ready A5 postcard. Running a wider campaign? Pair your postcards with matching flyers and leaflets and business cards.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose A5 postcards over A6?

A5 gives almost twice the printable area of A6, so there's room for larger photography, a longer message or several offers on one card — while still being letterbox-friendly and affordable. Choose A6 for the most compact, economical mailer; choose A5 when you want more space and presence without moving up to A4.

What size are A5 postcards?

A5 postcards measure 148 × 210mm — larger than a standard A6 postcard, giving more room for your image, message and offer, while still fitting comfortably through a letterbox for direct mail. It's a popular size for businesses wanting more impact than a standard postcard without the cost of A4.

What stock should I choose for A5 postcards?

Choose 350gsm or heavyweight 450gsm silk for a smooth, professional finish with vibrant colour; 350gsm uncoated for a natural, writeable surface; or 300gsm Invercote for a premium, rigid feel. For photographic or colour-heavy designs, silk gives the smoothest, most consistent result on press.

How much does A5 postcard printing cost?

Our A5 postcards start from £24.82 (excluding VAT), with the per-card price improving as quantity increases. The final price depends on your stock, print sides and finishes such as lamination and spot UV. Choose the 3–4 working day service for the best value, or 1 working day when you need them fast.

How much information should I put on an A5 postcard?

Keep the front focused — one strong image or headline and a single clear offer — and use the back for detail like terms, a discount code, contact details or a map. A5 gives generous space, but a postcard converts best with one primary call to action rather than being crammed with everything.

Should my A5 postcards be single or double sided?

Double sided is ideal for direct mail — your offer and image on the front, details, terms, a map or a discount code on the back. Single sided suits simple announcements and flyers. For a classic postcard, put the image on the front and leave the back for a message and address.

What lamination and finishes can I add to A5 postcards?

Choose gloss lamination for a classic, vibrant front; matt for an understated premium look; or soft-touch for a tactile, velvety feel. You can also add spot UV to make a logo or headline catch the light against a matt background — a finish that makes an A5 postcard stand out.

Can I use A5 postcards for a direct mail campaign?

Absolutely — A5 postcards are one of the most effective direct mail tools. There's no envelope to open, so your message and offer are seen instantly, and the A5 size gives you extra space to make an impact. Add a discount code to track responses, and order in quantity for the best per-card price.

How quickly can you print A5 postcards?

Choose 1 working day for a fast turnaround, or 3–4 working days for the best price. These are production times and don't include delivery. Supplying print-ready PDF artwork keeps things moving, and we check every file before printing.

Do you print A5 postcards in London and across the UK?

Yes. We're a commercial printer based in Croydon, South London, printing custom A5 postcards for businesses across London and delivering UK-wide. Order online, upload your artwork, and we'll print and dispatch your A5 postcards.