Searching for conference badge size or event badge size? Most printed name badges are credit-card sized — about 86 × 54 mm (CR80). Programmable e-ink badges from Ink Badge Hire use a 2.1-inch face at 250×122 pixels (four colors — brick red, black, paper white, and the remaining channel the panel supports), giving a similar wear profile with a digital display instead of a one-off print.
Event organisers in the UK and internationally usually choose one of these formats for printed badges:
| Format | Typical dimensions | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| CR80 (credit card) | 85.6 × 53.98 mm | Networking events, trade shows, most conferences |
| A7 insert | 74 × 105 mm | Reusable plastic holder with a paper or card insert |
| Custom die-cut | Varies | Brand campaigns; longer lead times and higher cost |
Printed badges are fixed at check-in. If someone's details change, you reprint or hand-write a label. For how bulk print and on-site desks work, see conference badge printing.
Our hire and purchase badges use a Gicisky 2.1-inch e-paper panel. The on-screen layout is 250 pixels wide by 122 pixels tall — four colors — brick red, black, paper white, and the remaining channel the panel supports, matching the hardware palette. The physical badge is comparable in size to a CR80 card, designed to hang on a standard lanyard clip.
That 250×122 face is the programmable area you see in the badge designer: line 1, main name, firm, featured line, MEMBER or VISITOR bar, and optional QR on the right. It is not a full-bleed CMYK print — it is a sharp four-color e-paper display built for legible names at networking distance.
Read how hire works for delivery before your event, or compare digital badge alternatives if you are weighing print, mobile credentials, and e-ink.
Most printed conference badges use a credit-card format: roughly 86 mm wide by 54 mm tall (CR80). Larger events sometimes use A7 (74 × 105 mm) or custom inserts in a plastic sleeve. The visible print area is often smaller once you allow for lanyard holes and margins.
Event badge size usually means the same CR80 credit-card format (85.6 × 53.98 mm) or an A7 insert in a holder. Trade shows and conferences rarely deviate unless a brand orders a custom die-cut shape.
Ink Badge Hire badges use a 2.1-inch e-paper panel with a 250×122 pixel layout (four colors — brick red, black, paper white, and the remaining channel the panel supports) — similar footprint to a credit-card badge, but the name and firm update digitally instead of being printed once.
Yes. Card-style badges fit standard clip or slot lanyards. Heavier e-ink badges benefit from a wider lanyard and a sturdy clip. Our badges ship ready to wear; you supply lanyards or we can advise on compatible clips.
Yes. Our designer previews the live 250×122 layout — line 1, main name, firm, featured line, MEMBER or VISITOR bar, and QR. What you design is what appears on the badge face.