Postcard Printing Sydney

Custom A6 postcards, promotional cards, invitations and direct-mail postcards printed in Sydney with digital and offset options.

A6 Postcard Printing, Custom Cards and Promotional Postcards

Fast Print Services prints custom postcards in Sydney for promotions, invitations, vouchers, direct mail, events, thank-you cards, loyalty offers and branded handouts.

Postcards are a compact, durable and easy-to-distribute format that works well when you need a clear message, strong visual impact and a practical card that can be mailed, handed out, displayed or included with customer orders. We can help with short-run digital postcard printing, larger offset runs, stock selection, postcard design and finishing options.

We use state-of-the-art printing presses with environmentally sustainable inks and media to ensure our printing is fast and sustainable. You can also order printing using eco-friendly paper sourced from sustainable forestry.

What Size Is a Standard Postcard?

A standard postcard is commonly A6 size, which is 105 mm × 148 mm. A6 is a popular postcard size because it is compact and works well for direct mail, invitations, promotional cards, thank-you cards and event handouts.

Postcards can also be printed in DL or custom sizes depending on the design, message and distribution method.

Our definition of a postcard is a flat, single-sided or double-sided printed card that has not been folded. If your artwork folds down to postcard size, it may be better treated as a brochure or folded card. When printed on lightweight paper stock, similar formats may be better suited to pamphlet printing.

Postcard Printing Options

• A6 postcards: The most common postcard size, ideal for direct mail, invitations, promotional cards and customer handouts.
• Double-sided postcards: A practical option when you need space for a strong front image and supporting details, offer terms, an address panel or a QR code on the back.
• Promotional postcards: Great for sales campaigns, product launches, local area marketing, event promotion and customer reactivation.
• Invitation postcards: A simple card format for launches, openings, events, parties, hospitality promotions and brand experiences.
• Voucher and loyalty cards: Printed on heavier stock for offers, discounts, customer rewards and in-store promotions.
• Digital postcard printing: Best for short runs, urgent jobs, test campaigns and smaller quantities.
• Offset postcard printing: Better suited to larger postcard runs where unit cost is more important than immediate turnaround.

Same-Day & Next-Day Postcard Printing

Need postcards printed quickly? We offer fast, on-demand digital postcard printing in Sydney, with same-day and next-day turnaround available for urgent jobs.

If your artwork is print-ready, we can often print A6 postcards within a few hours. If your deadline is more flexible, allowing extra production time can reduce the overall cost, giving you the choice between urgent turnaround and our more economical printing options.

Whether you need a short run today or can wait a few days, we can help you choose the most practical combination of printing turnaround, delivery speed and price.

Fast Postcard Delivery Across Sydney

Need it urgently? For very tight deadlines, we can arrange Uber delivery from our Alexandria factory for fast, on-demand delivery.

Our regular courier services also provide fast delivery throughout Sydney and surrounding areas:

• 4-hour delivery: Sydney CBD, Eastern Suburbs and Inner City areas, including Surry Hills, Bondi, Alexandria, Edgecliff, Newtown, St Peters, Leichhardt and surrounding suburbs.

• Same-day delivery: North Shore, North Sydney, Chatswood, Crows Nest, outer Inner West suburbs, Five Dock, Parramatta and surrounding areas.

• Next-day delivery: Silverwater, Pennant Hills, Western Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra and surrounding areas.

For urgent postcard printing, send us your print-ready artwork and required delivery time and we can advise the fastest practical production and delivery option.

What We Need for a Postcard Printing Quote

To quote your postcard printing job accurately, it helps to know:

• Finished size: A6, DL, or custom postcard size.
• Quantity: Number of finished postcards required.
• Sides: Single-sided or double-sided printing.
• Paper stock: Standard card, premium card, coated, uncoated, recycled or specialty stock.
• Finish: Matte celloglaze, gloss celloglaze, uncoated reverse, rounded corners, foil, Spot UV or other finishing if required.
• Artwork status: Print-ready PDF supplied or postcard design help needed.
• Turnaround: Same-day, next-day or standard production.
• Delivery: Pickup from Alexandria or Sydney delivery suburb/postcode.

If you are unsure about postcard size, stock, finish or digital versus offset printing, send us your brief and we can recommend a practical option.

Benefits of Postcard Printing

Postcards are a practical way to share a clear message in a format that is easy to keep, hand out, mail or include with a purchase.

• Compact and easy to distribute: Postcards are simple to mail, hand out, place in customer orders, display on counters or include in event packs.
• Strong visual impact: A postcard gives you room for a bold image, headline, offer or call to action without needing a folded format.
• Suitable for many campaigns: Use postcards for invitations, vouchers, thank-you cards, direct mail, promotions, product launches, events and customer follow-ups.
• Premium card feel: Heavier stocks, celloglaze and specialty finishes can make postcards feel more durable and valuable.
• Cost-effective marketing: Postcards can be printed digitally for short runs or offset printed for larger campaigns where unit cost matters.

What to Consider Before Ordering Postcards

Before ordering postcard printing, check the details that affect price, turnaround and final presentation.

• Purpose: A direct-mail postcard may need a different layout from an invitation, voucher, thank-you card or promotional handout.
• Size: A6 is the standard postcard size, while DL, and custom sizes can suit different messages and artwork.
• Stock: Heavier card stocks feel more premium, while uncoated stocks are easier to write on.
• Finish: Matte or gloss celloglaze can add durability and change the look and feel of the card.
• Single or double-sided: Double-sided postcards give you more space for contact details, QR codes, terms, address panels or extra information.
• Artwork setup: Supply a print-ready PDF with correct bleed, margins, high-resolution images and outlined fonts.
• Deadline: Same-day and express postcard printing depends on artwork readiness, stock availability and production capacity.

Postcard Size Options

Choose the postcard size that best suits the amount of information, artwork and way the card will be used.

• A6 postcards — 105 × 148 mm: The standard postcard format and a practical choice for concise promotions, invitations, mail pieces and handouts.
• DL postcards — 99 × 210 mm: A longer format that gives you more room for information or a different visual layout.
• Custom sizes: Useful when the artwork, campaign or presentation calls for a non-standard format.

If you are unsure which size will work best, include your artwork or brief when requesting a quote.

Postcard Finishing Options

Postcard finishing can change the appearance, durability and feel of the finished card. The right option depends on the artwork, stock, quantity, budget and how the postcard will be used.

• Matte celloglaze: A smooth finish that reduces glare and gives the card a refined appearance.
• Gloss celloglaze: Adds shine and protection and can make colours appear more vibrant.
• Uncoated stocks or an uncoated reverse: Useful when you want a tactile paper feel or need an area that is easier to write on.
• Rounded corners: Softens the card shape and creates a more finished appearance.
• Foil: Adds a metallic or coloured foil detail to selected artwork.
• Spot UV or Scodix: Highlights selected design elements with contrast, gloss or raised effects where suitable.
• Debossing or die cutting: Can add texture or create a custom-shaped postcard where the design calls for it.
• Special inks: PMS or metallic ink options can be quoted where they suit the artwork and production method.

Specialty finishes can affect production time and cost, so include your preferred finish and deadline when requesting a quote.

Digital or Offset Postcard Printing?

Both digital and offset printing can produce high-quality postcards. The most practical method depends mainly on quantity, deadline, stock, finishing and artwork.

Digital Postcard Printing

Digital printing is generally well suited to shorter runs, urgent work and jobs where you need flexibility with quantity or artwork. Same-day or next-day production may be possible for suitable jobs when artwork is print-ready and the required stock and finishing are available.

Offset Postcard Printing

Offset printing can be a practical choice for larger postcard quantities where there is more production time and unit cost becomes increasingly important.

Not Sure Which to Choose?

You do not need to choose the print process before requesting a quote. Send us your quantity, size, stock or finish preference, artwork status and deadline, and we can recommend the most practical production option.

Custom Postcard Design

Need help designing your postcard? Our design team can create new artwork from scratch or work with your existing branding, logo, images and marketing materials to develop a postcard that suits your business and campaign.

Our postcard design service can help with:

• Existing branding: Use your current logo, colours, fonts and brand elements to keep the postcard consistent with your other marketing.
• Supplied content: Incorporate your text, images, offers, contact details and other material into a clear, practical layout.
• Existing marketing materials: Adapt elements from brochures, flyers, advertisements or other collateral where appropriate.
• New postcard concepts: Create a fresh design from your brief when you do not already have artwork or an established layout.
• Print-ready preparation: Prepare the final artwork with the correct size, bleed and production requirements for postcard printing.

Send us your content, branding and an idea of the look or style you want, and we can help turn it into artwork ready for print.

What Affects Postcard Printing Costs?

Postcard printing costs depend on quantity, size, stock, number of sides, print method, finishing and turnaround. A simple A6 digital postcard on standard card will be priced differently from a larger offset run, a premium stock postcard, or a card with celloglaze, rounded corners, foil or Spot UV.

For the fastest quote, send us your postcard artwork, quantity, size, stock preference, finish and deadline. We can then recommend the best production method for your budget and timing.

Why Choose Fast Print Services for Postcard Printing?

• Postcard printing advice: We can help you choose the right size, stock, print method and finish for your campaign.
• Digital and offset options: Choose short-run digital printing for speed or offset postcard printing for larger quantities.
• A6 and custom postcard sizes: Print standard A6 postcards, DL cards, or custom sizes.
• Premium stocks and finishes: Choose from coated, uncoated, recycled and specialty card stocks with optional finishing.
• Design support available: Our team can help create or prepare postcard artwork for print.
• Sydney pickup and delivery: Collect from Alexandria or ask about local courier delivery across Sydney.

Postcard Printing Pickup and Delivery

Fast Print Services is based in Alexandria, close to Sydney CBD, making collection convenient for customers across Sydney.

You can collect your postcards from our Alexandria production site, or ask us about courier delivery. For urgent jobs, include your delivery suburb or postcode, required date, quantity and artwork status when requesting a quote so we can confirm suitable production and delivery options.

For interstate deliveries or larger offset postcard runs, we can confirm suitable freight and production arrangements once we know the full job specification.

For help with your postcard job, call 02 8203 1800 or email sales@fastprintservices.com.au.