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Free fonts for business cards and stationery

A business card is the smallest piece of typography most brands ever print: a name at 9 pt, a phone number at 7. The fonts below were chosen for exactly that job, with open letterforms, clear numerals and enough contrast between weights to separate a name from a title without shouting.

All are free to download for Windows and Mac and install in Word, Illustrator, Canva or any print tool. The license in each ZIP tells you whether a company's printed cards are covered; many of these fonts allow commercial use outright.

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24 fonts for business cards

Ranked by fit for this use, then by popularity. Every font has a preview page and a free download.

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Card typography that prints well

Keep contact details at 7–8 pt in a regular weight and the name at 10–12 pt in medium or bold; light weights vanish on uncoated stock. Use one family, two weights, and align everything to a simple grid. Check that the phone number's digits are distinguishable (1, l and 7) and export as PDF with fonts embedded.

Questions about fonts for business cards

What is a safe font size for a business card?
Name 10–12 pt, title and details 7–8 pt. Anything below 6.5 pt is a gamble on most digital presses.
Serif or sans serif for a business card?
Sans serifs suit tech, product and creative businesses; serifs fit law, finance, consulting and hospitality. Match whichever your logo already uses.
Can I use these fonts for client stationery?
Check the license in the ZIP: client work is commercial use. Many fonts here allow it, some require a commercial license from the designer.
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