A good membership card design is easy to read at a glance, has room for each member’s details, and still looks good after a year in a wallet. These layouts and tips work for clubs, gyms, venues and associations.
Front: identity at a glance
- Logo or crest, large and clear
- The word “Member” or the membership type
- Member name and number, if personalised
Back: the practical details
- Barcode or QR code, if you scan cards
- Valid-until date or season
- Signature panel
- Contact details and a short “if found, please return to” line
Colour coding
Give each membership tier its own colour: for example, blue for adult, green for junior, gold for life members. Staff can check at a glance.
Leave room for personal details
Plan where names and numbers go before you finish the design. Keep that area plain so the text is easy to read.
Print-ready basics
- Standard card size is 85.6 × 54 mm (CR80).
- Add bleed to the edges and keep text away from the rounded corners.
- Supply artwork in CMYK with images at 300 dpi.
Finishes
Matt looks understated and hides scratches; gloss makes colours bright; spot UV can highlight a crest.
Common mistakes
- Text that is too small to read
- Dark backgrounds behind barcodes
- Dates printed on cards you want to reuse next year
Our design service can prepare artwork if you need help. See membership card printing.
Options and prices
Options include QR codes, barcodes, numbering, magnetic stripe, signature panel, contactless chips, hole punch, spot UV, and a matt or gloss finish. Every file is checked and proofed, and nothing is printed until you approve the proof.
Membership cards are sold in packs: 15 for £30, 30 for £45, 60 for £80 and 120 for £160, with 45, 75 and 90 packs in between. Magnetic stripe, NFC contactless and RFID versions cost the same. Prices are for full-colour print from supplied artwork and exclude delivery. We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added. For larger runs, contact us for a quote.
See all membership card options, features and prices on our Membership cards page.