TL;DR
Business cards 16pt + AQ starting at $16 for 250 cards. A heavier-weight version of our most balanced finish. Live pricing in the configurator below. Ships in 7 days or less from proof approval, or pick up at our Huntington shop. Free shipping on orders over $150 for most items. Reprint guarantee on defects.
How much does business cards 16pt + aq cost?
Starting at $16 for 250 cards. Configure below for live pricing on every quantity, stock, and finish.
Business cards 16pt + AQ
By Long Island Custom Printing · Huntington, NY · Updated May 2026
A heavier-weight version of our most balanced finish.
Starting at $16 for 250 cards
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Faster turnaround costs more. Standard tier still ships within 7 days from proof approval.
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About this product
The 16pt stock adds noticeable weight while AQ coating keeps the surface clean and protected. Reads as premium without going showy. Ships in 7 days or less from proof approval.
Best for
- Executives upgrading from standard 14pt
- Premium service brands
- Buyers who want weight without lamination
Specs
- Paper stock
- 16PT Printed 1 Side (4/0) / 16PT Printed 2 Sides (4/4)
- Available sizes
- 3.5 x 2
- Coating
- Gloss AQ
- File format
- PDF preferred. 300 dpi. CMYK.
- Bleed
- 0.0625 inch per side required (1/16" per side, 1/8" total added across each dimension)
- Turnaround
- Ships in 7 days or less from proof approval
What is included
- Digital proof within 1 business day. Production starts on your approval.
- Blind shipping. Your packing slip shows your business name.
- Reprint on manufacturer defects at no charge.
- Ships in 7 days or less, guaranteed from proof approval.
Frequently asked questions
- How long until my cards ship?
- All orders ship in 7 days or less from proof approval.
- Why choose 16pt AQ over 16pt UV?
- 16pt AQ gives a quieter, more professional finish. 16pt UV is more dramatic and color-forward. Both are legitimate. The choice comes down to your brand personality.