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Stationery Compliment Slips
Compliment slips printed on DL (99 × 210 mm) smooth white paper in 90gsm, 120gsm or 170gsm, front only or both sides, from 100 to 10,000.
UK mainland delivery £7.95, free on orders over £99. Remote areas are quoted.
- You approve before print
- Final price, no VAT added
- Secure card payment by Stripe
- Checked by our Manchester team
Overview
The short answer, then the detail.
Compliment slips are short DL (99 × 210 mm) notes printed with your logo and contact details, sent with orders, samples, cheques and documents. Choose 90gsm, 120gsm or 170gsm smooth white paper, printed on the front only or both sides, in quantities from 100 to 10,000. Design it online or upload your own file.
Compliment slips are the small printed notes that go in with a parcel or a returned document. Shops, trades and offices add a short handwritten note.
Compliment slips: sizes and materials
Every slip is DL (99 × 210 mm), a third of an A4 sheet, so it sits flat in a DL envelope. 90gsm is standard office weight and suits laser and inkjet office printers. 120gsm feels more substantial. 170gsm is heavy, so check your printer handles it before you order.
Print on the front only, or on both sides to add opening hours or a returns note.
Quantities. Order from 100 to 10,000 slips: 100, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000 or 10,000. The price each falls as the quantity rises; the table next to the price shows the price each for every quantity.
Artwork and delivery
Send a print-ready PDF at DL (99 × 210 mm) plus 3 mm bleed on every edge, with text kept at least 3 mm inside the trim. No file? Paid typesetting, full design from a brief and logo redraw have fixed fees shown with the artwork choices, and include a proof and 2 rounds of changes. You can also lay it out yourself with the Design it online button and approve it on screen. What you approve on screen is what we print. Our Manchester team checks uploaded files for resolution, size and bleed. Your slips are made to order by our UK production partner: Saver from 6, Standard from 4 and Express from 2 working days to dispatch once your artwork is approved. UK mainland delivery is £7.95, free on orders of £99 and over; Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and Northern Ireland are quoted. See all letterheads & compliment slips or read our artwork guidelines.
Specifications
Materials, sizes and finishing for this product.
| Size | DL (99 × 210 mm) |
|---|---|
| Paper | 90gsm, 120gsm or 170gsm smooth white paper |
| Printing | Front only or both sides |
| Quantities | 100 to 10,000 (100, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000, 10,000) |
| Artwork | Print-ready PDF with 3 mm bleed, or Design it online |
| Turnaround | Saver from 6, Standard from 4, Express from 2 working days to dispatch |
| Made by | Made to order for InstantBanners, Manchester, by our UK production partner |
| SKU | IB-STA-023 |
| Price | Final price shown in the configurator. No VAT is added. |
| Delivery | UK mainland £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted. |
| Artwork check | Free file check on uploaded artwork (resolution, size and bleed). Designs made online are approved by you before you order. |
Made to order for InstantBanners, Manchester
InstantBanners is a sign and print shop in Manchester. We check your file will print well. This product is then made to order by our UK production partner and delivered straight to you.
- 01Your artworkDesign it online and approve what you see, or upload your own file.
- 02File checkA person checks uploaded files for size, bleed and resolution.
- 03Made to orderMade to order by our UK production partner and delivered straight to you.
Frequently asked questions
About compliment slips.
What size are compliment slips?
DL, 99 × 210 mm, which is a third of an A4 sheet. That makes them easy to match with an A4 letterhead and lets them sit flat inside a DL envelope.
Which paper weight should I choose?
All three smooth white papers take a pen. 90gsm is standard office weight, 120gsm feels more substantial, and 170gsm is heavy and stiff, which helps a slip stay flat in a parcel.
Can I add text to the slips on my office printer?
90gsm suits laser and inkjet office printers. 170gsm is heavy, so check your printer handles it before you order if you plan to add text yourself.
Should I print on both sides?
Front only is the usual layout. Choose both sides if you want something on the back, such as opening hours, social links, a returns note or a short list of your services.
What artwork do I need to send?
A print-ready PDF at DL (99 × 210 mm) plus 3 mm bleed on every edge, with text at least 3 mm inside the trim. You can also use Design it online, or choose paid typesetting, design or logo redraw.
Do you check my file?
Yes. We check uploaded files for resolution, size and bleed so they print well. If you design online, you approve exactly what you see on screen, and that is what we print. Paid artwork services include a proof and 2 rounds of changes.
How long do compliment slips take?
Saver from 6, Standard from 4 and Express from 2 working days to dispatch once your artwork is approved. UK mainland delivery is £7.95, free on orders of £99 and over; Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and Northern Ireland are quoted.
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Questions
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What artwork options are there for Compliment Slips?
The Artwork choice on this page offers: "I will upload print-ready artwork" (free), "Add my text and logo to a clean layout (typesetting)" (£15), "Design it for me from my brief" (£35), "Redraw or vectorise my logo from a low-res file" (£50) and "Design a new logo for me" (£100). Design fees are fixed, show as their own line in the basket and cover the whole quantity of that item. Typesetting includes 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes; design from your brief includes 1 design and 2 rounds of changes. You can also design it yourself in the online designer at no charge.
How does the online designer work?
Yes. Open the designer from this page, pick a starting layout, add your logo, text and photos, and move things around on the canvas. Checks run as you work: sample text left in, text that is too small, items outside the safe area and low resolution images are flagged before you can approve. You approve exactly what you see, then add it to the basket. Designing and previewing is free; the on-screen preview carries a small watermark that is never printed. Compliment Slips start at £23.31 before delivery.
What is the cheapest price for Compliment Slips?
The lowest price is £23.31, which is what the calculator opens on: paper 90gsm smooth white paper and Printed Front only. Every other combination is priced as you choose it, including faster turnaround, and that price is final because we do not add VAT. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it).
How much is delivery for Compliment Slips?
UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it), so one sheet at £23.31 on its own pays £7.95, and the charge disappears once your basket reaches £99. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes add £10 once per order. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order.
How quickly can I get Compliment Slips?
Saver is ready to dispatch in 6 working days, Standard in 4 and Express in 2, counted in working days (Monday to Friday, not bank holidays) from when your order and artwork are confirmed. The exact figure for your chosen size and options shows beside each turnaround in the calculator. Courier delivery usually takes 1 to 3 working days after dispatch, and we email the tracking details when the parcel leaves us. On the opening option, Compliment Slips are ready to dispatch in 6 working days on Saver or 2 on Express.
Can I put these sheets through my office printer?
Smooth white paper at 90 to 120gsm feeds through most office laser and inkjet printers; heavier stock may need the manual feed tray. The options here are 90gsm smooth white paper, 120gsm smooth white paper and 170gsm smooth white paper. Test one sheet before a big print run, and leave the area where you type the letter clear in your design.
What does the printed option mean on Compliment Slips?
You can choose front only or both sides. This decides which faces carry print. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket. Compliment Slips are printed on 90gsm smooth white paper, 120gsm smooth white paper and 170gsm smooth white paper.
Can my designer send the file straight to you?
Yes. You can upload your file on the product page, or place the order and upload later: we email you after you order. Your designer can send the file to us by email or WhatsApp with your order number, so it does not have to come through you. The turnaround clock starts once your order and artwork are confirmed, so send the file early if you have a deadline. Compliment Slips can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.
What happens if my file is not good enough to print?
Our file check catches the usual problems: the wrong size, no bleed, low resolution images and text too close to the edge. We tell you what needs fixing before anything is printed, and you can send a new file. If you would rather we sort it, the typesetting option (£15, 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes) sets your text and logo on a clean layout. Compliment Slips can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.
Which file types do you accept for Compliment Slips?
A PDF at the finished size is best, with fonts embedded or converted to outlines. We also take AI, EPS and SVG, and high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF files. Word, PowerPoint and Canva files are fine as a starting point, but export a full-quality PDF if you can. You can upload up to 3 files of 25 MB each on the product page, or upload later: we email you after you order. Compliment Slips can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.
Do I get the print file of my design?
Yes. When you order printing with a design made in our online designer, the high resolution PDF is attached to your order, and once the order is paid you can download it from My Account and your confirmation email. If you only want the file and no printing, approve the design and buy the print-ready PDF for £9.99. It is digital content, so the right to cancel ends once the download starts. Compliment Slips start at £23.31 before delivery.
What quantities can I order?
The quantity is part of the options: from 100 up to 10000 (100, 250, 500, 1000, 2500, 5000 and 10000). The price shown is the total for the quantity you pick, so divide by the quantity to compare the price each before you order. For a bigger run than the options list, ask for a quote with the size, quantity and deadline. Compliment Slips are made to order by our UK production partner.
Will the price change at checkout?
Only delivery is added. The goods price you see in the calculator is final, with no VAT added. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it). Any artwork or design fee you choose shows as its own line in the basket, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Compliment Slips start at £23.31 before delivery.
What is the smallest order for Compliment Slips?
The smallest quantity in the options is 100, then 250, 500, 1000 and 2500. The price shown is the total for that quantity, so compare the price each at two or three quantities before you choose. Ask for a quote for anything the options do not list. Compliment Slips start at £23.31 before delivery.
How many sheets should I order?
Order what you will use before the details change: phone numbers, offers and prices go out of date. Quantities run from 100 to 10,000, so compare two or three quantities in the calculator to see the price each. For a campaign, a smaller first run lets you test the design before a bigger order. Compliment Slips start at £23.31 before delivery.
I have a deadline. Is there a faster option for these sheets?
Yes. Express makes these sheets ready to dispatch in 2 working days on the opening option, priced at £26.99 against £23.31 on Saver (6 days). To plan back from a date, add 1 to 3 working days for the courier after dispatch and allow for artwork: production starts once your order and artwork are confirmed. If the date is very tight, call 0161 315 1151 before you order.
Can you deliver to Northern Ireland, the Highlands or the islands?
Yes, with a difference in price. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes, for example around Inverness, Fort William, Oban and Thurso, pay the mainland rate plus £10 once per order, even when the order qualifies for free delivery. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order: use Get a quote or call 0161 315 1151. We do not deliver outside the UK. Compliment Slips start at £23.31 before delivery.
Compliment Slips or Printed Envelopes: which should I choose?
Compliment Slips use 90gsm smooth white paper, 120gsm smooth white paper and 170gsm smooth white paper, while Printed Envelopes uses 100gsm white, self seal and 90gsm white, self seal. Prices start at £23.31 and £116 respectively. Standard turnaround is 4 working days against 6. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option.
What is the difference between Compliment Slips and Letterheads?
Prices start at £23.31 and £32.29 respectively. Standard turnaround is 4 working days against 3. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option. Ask a question on this page if you are still unsure which to pick.
Are Compliment Slips suitable for air conditioning and refrigeration engineers?
Compliment slips are the small printed notes that go in with a parcel or a returned document. It is part of our Air Con & Refrigeration range, which gathers what air conditioning and refrigeration engineers order for air conditioning and refrigeration servicing. Other items in the same range include Car Door Magnetic Signs, Magnetic Van Signs, Business Cards and NCR Invoice Books. You can mix items in one basket, and delivery is free once the goods total reaches £99. Compliment Slips are part of our Air Con & Refrigeration, Builders & Construction, Electricians, Gas Engineers, Landlords & Letting Agents, Mechanics & Garages and Plumbers & Heating Engineers ranges.
I am one of the electricians. Would I use these sheets?
Compliment slips are the small printed notes that go in with a parcel or a returned document. It is part of our Electricians range, which gathers what electricians order for installation, testing and inspection work. Other items in the same range include Car Door Magnetic Signs, Magnetic Van Signs, Business Cards and NCR Invoice Books. You can mix items in one basket, and delivery is free once the goods total reaches £99. Compliment Slips are part of our Air Con & Refrigeration, Builders & Construction, Electricians, Gas Engineers, Landlords & Letting Agents, Mechanics & Garages and Plumbers & Heating Engineers ranges.
I am one of the builders and contractors. Would I use these sheets?
Compliment slips are the small printed notes that go in with a parcel or a returned document. It is part of our Builders & Construction range, which gathers what builders and contractors order for building sites. Other items in the same range include Scaffold Banners and Correx Boards. You can mix items in one basket, and delivery is free once the goods total reaches £99. Compliment Slips are part of our Air Con & Refrigeration, Builders & Construction, Electricians, Gas Engineers, Landlords & Letting Agents, Mechanics & Garages and Plumbers & Heating Engineers ranges.
Should my artwork be CMYK or RGB?
Supply CMYK where you can. RGB files are converted to CMYK for print, which can make very bright greens, blues and oranges look slightly duller. If you need a brand colour matched, give us the Pantone reference and we match it as closely as the material allows. Small differences between a screen and the printed item are normal, because screens give off light and print reflects it. Compliment Slips can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.
Can I print something different on the back of these sheets?
Yes. Choose the both-sides printing option and supply two pages in your PDF: page 1 is the front, page 2 the back. The back is a good place for a map, opening hours, a price list or terms, while the front keeps the main message. In the online designer you can switch between front and back. Compliment Slips can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.
What does the designer check before I approve?
It looks for sample text you have not replaced, text below the smallest size that prints clearly, anything too close to the edge or outside the safe area, logos or photos too low in resolution for the size, and items overlapping text. Blocking problems must be fixed before you can approve; warnings you can accept if you are happy. The checks do not read your spelling, so check names, numbers and dates yourself. Compliment Slips are made to order by our UK production partner.
What payment methods can I use for Compliment Slips?
By debit or credit card at checkout. Payments are processed securely by Stripe, and we never see or store your full card number. Your order goes into production once payment is taken and your order and artwork are confirmed. For a large or unusual order you can ask for a quote first. Compliment Slips start at £23.31 before delivery.
Can I reorder the same sheet later?
Yes. Order the same product and options again and upload the same file. If you designed it online, the print PDF from your first paid order is in My Account and your confirmation email, ready to upload again. If anything like a phone number or price has changed, update the artwork before you reorder. Compliment Slips are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I return these sheets if I change my mind?
No. These sheets are printed to your order, and the 14-day right to cancel does not apply to goods made to your specification (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, regulation 28(1)(b)). You can cancel for a full refund before production starts. If an item is faulty, damaged or not what you ordered, your Consumer Rights Act 2015 rights apply and we reprint or refund. Compliment Slips start at £23.31 before delivery.
Do I need an account to order?
No. You can check out as a guest and pay by debit or credit card, processed securely by Stripe. Creating an account at checkout lets you see past orders in My Account and download the print files of designs you made online. Either way you get an order confirmation email and a tracking email when your order is dispatched. Compliment Slips start at £23.31 before delivery.
Can someone help me choose the right options for these sheets?
Yes. Call us on 0161 315 1151 or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where the sheet will go, how long it needs to last and your deadline. You can also ask a question on this page; our team answers and the question may be published to help other buyers. For a price on something the calculator does not cover, use Get a quote. Compliment Slips are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I order several different designs in one order?
Yes. Add each design to the basket as its own line with its own file or online design, then check out once. Delivery is charged once per order, and becomes free when the goods total reaches £99. If several lines use the same artwork, choose "Same artwork as another item in my basket" so you only pay one design fee. Compliment Slips are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I get a VAT invoice?
No. We are not VAT registered, so we do not charge VAT and cannot issue a VAT invoice. You get an order confirmation email with the items, options and total paid, which works as your receipt. Because no VAT is added, the price you see in the calculator is the price you pay for the goods, with delivery shown at checkout. Compliment Slips start at £23.31 before delivery.
Can I get a quote for a large order or an unusual size of Compliment Slips?
Yes. Use the Get a quote page and tell us the size, quantity, material, deadline and delivery postcode, and attach any artwork you have. We reply by email or WhatsApp with a price. A quote is also the way to go for delivery to Northern Ireland and the islands. Compliment Slips are made to order by our UK production partner.
Where are Compliment Slips made?
Compliment Slips are made to order by our UK production partner. Either way, InstantBanners takes the order, checks your file and deals with you from start to finish, and the item is delivered to you by courier. You can reach our Manchester team on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp if you have a question before or after you order.
What if I spot a mistake after I order?
Contact us straight away on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp with your order number. If production has not started we can take a corrected file, or cancel the order and refund you in full. Once production starts the order cannot be changed. Printing that matches the design you approved or the file you supplied is not a fault, so check spelling, phone numbers and dates carefully before you order. Compliment Slips are made to order by our UK production partner.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Check it when it arrives. If anything is damaged or missing, tell us within 48 hours with photos of the item and the packaging, through the contact form or on WhatsApp, with your order number. Do not send anything back until we reply; we then arrange a reprint or a refund. This does not affect your legal rights, which the returns page explains. On the opening option, Compliment Slips are ready to dispatch in 6 working days on Saver or 2 on Express.
How should I store these sheets?
Keep printed paper and card flat, in the box it came in, somewhere dry and away from direct sun and heat. Damp makes paper curl and can stop it feeding through printers; sun fades colours over time. Take out only what you need so the rest stays clean. Compliment Slips are printed on 90gsm smooth white paper, 120gsm smooth white paper and 170gsm smooth white paper.
Can these sheets be recycled?
Unlaminated paper and card go in normal paper recycling. Laminated items, foils and plastic cards are harder to recycle, so check your local council's rules. Compliment Slips are printed on 90gsm smooth white paper, 120gsm smooth white paper and 170gsm smooth white paper.
What should a tradesperson put on these sheets?
Your business name and logo, what you do in a few words, your phone number, email and website, and the area you cover. Add your registration number as text if your work needs one. Keep it uncluttered: fewer, larger words read better than a long list of services. Compliment Slips are part of our Air Con & Refrigeration, Builders & Construction, Electricians, Gas Engineers, Landlords & Letting Agents, Mechanics & Garages and Plumbers & Heating Engineers ranges.
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