If you’re a business, school, charity, healthcare provider, or organisation in the UK looking to produce ID cards, you might be wondering:
“Should we print ID cards in-house, or outsource to a professional printing company?”
In this guide, we’ll explore why outsourcing ID card printing is often the smarter, safer, and more cost-effective choice—especially when partnering with a trusted UK provider like SecureID Print Ltd. We’ll also answer the most common objections and long-tail search questions people ask before outsourcing their ID printing.
What Does It Mean to Outsource ID Card Printing?
Outsourcing ID card printing means you work with a professional company like SecureID Print Ltd, who handles the entire process—from design, printing, encoding (e.g., NFC or magnetic strip), and delivery. You simply provide the details (e.g., names, photos, job titles), and they do the rest.
Why Should You Outsource ID Card Printing?
Save Time & Resources
Printing cards in-house takes time: training staff, maintaining printers, ordering blank cards, fixing jams, managing software licenses, and troubleshooting.
With outsourcing, you send the data and get finished, professionally printed cards—ready to use.
Professional Quality That Reflects Your Brand
ID cards are often the first thing customers or security see. A blurry photo or flimsy card makes a poor impression.
At SecureID Print Ltd, we use CR80 PVC cards, premium thermal printing, and edge-to-edge designs—the same quality you’d expect from a high-end driving licence or NHS card.
No Equipment, Software or Maintenance Costs
Setting up a secure ID printing system isn’t cheap. Printers can cost £500–£2,000+, not including ribbons, maintenance kits, and ID design software.
Outsourcing removes this financial burden—no upfront investment, no repairs, no updates—just pay per card or batch.
Secure Handling of Personal Data (GDPR Compliant)
Concerned about data security when outsourcing?
✅ SecureID Print Ltd is fully UK-based and GDPR-compliant.
✅ All customer data is encrypted, processed securely, and deleted after fulfilment.
✅ We never store your data permanently or share it with third parties.
Fast Turnaround Times – Even for Bulk Orders
Need 500 ID cards for a conference or school intake next week?
We offer rapid turnaround, with next-day dispatch available on select orders.
Common Objections to Outsourcing (And the Truth)
❌ “I’m worried about security breaches.”
✅ We handle thousands of sensitive ID cards each year for NHS workers, carers, schools, and private businesses. Our systems are locked down with encryption, access controls, and secure UK hosting.
❌ “Isn’t it more expensive than printing myself?”
✅ Not when you factor in the real cost: printer purchase, ribbon costs, waste, software licences, staff time, errors, and maintenance. With SecureID Print Ltd, you only pay for what you need—when you need it.
❌ “I only need a few cards—will they work with small orders?”
✅ Absolutely. We have no minimum order, and still offer high-quality prints even for just one or two cards.
❌ “What if there’s a mistake on the card?”
✅ We provide proofing before print—you confirm layout, data, and design before we go to production. If we ever make an error, we fix it quickly at no extra charge.
❌ “Do I lose control over the design or branding?”
✅ Not at all. We follow your brand guidelines, colours, and logo placement. We can even replicate existing templates or help you modernise them.
❌ “Can I include special features like QR codes, barcodes or contactless chips?”
✅ Yes! We offer:
- NFC smart cards
- Barcode or QR code encoding
- Photo ID
- Holographic overlay options
- Serial numbering
- Signature panels
Why Choose SecureID Print Ltd?
- ✅ Based in the UK – no outsourcing abroad
- ✅ Fast, friendly customer support
- ✅ Proofing, personalisation, and express delivery available
- ✅ GDPR-compliant, safe data handling
- ✅ Trusted by schools, councils, healthcare providers, and businesses
- ✅ Competitive pricing for small or large batches
- ✅ Ability to print custom medical ID, carers cards, security passes, visitor cards, and more
Ready to Outsource Your ID Card Printing?
Whether you need 5 or 5,000 cards, SecureID Print Ltd is ready to help.
Visit: https://www.secureidprint.co.uk
Start Your Order: No minimum required – Fast UK delivery
