Cheap Lanyards
Low cost lanyards for schools, events, workplaces and large volume orders
If you are looking for cheap lanyards, there are a few different ways to keep costs down without compromising on practicality. Plain stock lanyards are often the most economical choice for fast-moving requirements, while larger quantities of printed lanyards can offer very competitive unit pricing for events, promotions and long-term use.
Whether you need a low cost option for visitors, staff, schools or resale, we offer a wide range of affordable choices including plain lanyards, budget-friendly pre-printed styles and custom options for higher volumes. If you need a quantity outside the standard pricing shown on the site, please get in touch and we can advise on the best value option for your requirement.
Compare cheap lanyard options below, from plain stock to custom printed styles, then complete your identification setup with our other essentials:
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Custom Lanyards
We'll help you design your own with logo, colours and print options for staff, events and promotions.
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Plain Coloured Lanyards
Ready to buy in a wide range of colours, patterns and widths with fast UK dispatch.
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Pre-Printed Lanyards
The most popular text phrases like Staff, Visitor and NHS for quick, clear identification.
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Explore common lanyard styles and printing methods to find the best option for your use.
Screen Printed Lanyards
Clear, bold designs ideal for logos and simple branding.
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Perfect for detailed artwork, gradients and photographic designs.
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Durable stitched designs with a textured, high-quality finish.
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Ready to buy in a wide range of colours with fast UK dispatch.
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Choose The Ideal Card Or Pass For Your Organisation Or Event
Printed ID Cards
Professionally printed plastic ID cards for staff, students, visitors, memberships and access control.
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Printed Passes
Custom printed event passes, visitor passes and name badge inserts for clear temporary identification.
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Perforated Printable Insert Sheets
Blank printable insert sheets for producing your own badge inserts, passes and name cards in-house.
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Choose The Right Card Holders & ID Accessories
ID Card Holders
Open faced and fully enclosed card holders for staff ID, visitor passes and access cards, including standard and antimicrobial options.
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Retractable Badge Reels
Plain, coloured, metal, rainbow and custom branded badge reels for keeping ID cards secure, visible and easy to scan.
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PVC Wallets
Clear PVC wallets for holding ID cards, name badges, passes and inserts where a flexible protective holder is preferred.
Shop PVC WalletsCheap lanyards for different types of requirement
Cheap lanyards do not have to mean poor quality. The best value option depends on what you need the lanyards for, how quickly you need them and whether you want plain stock or something custom printed. For some customers, the cheapest route is a plain product ready for immediate dispatch. For others, it is a larger printed order where the unit price drops as quantities increase.
If you need low cost lanyards for a school, event, workplace or promotion, it is worth comparing the style, attachment and order quantity rather than focusing on headline price alone. A slightly higher spend can sometimes deliver a better fit for purpose, while a straightforward plain lanyard may be the most economical choice for short-term use.
Cheap plain lanyards
Plain lanyards are often the most affordable option when you need something practical and fast. They work well for visitors, temporary passes, simple workplace ID and general everyday use. Because they do not require custom artwork or setup, they are usually the quickest and most economical products on the site.
If you want a low cost stock option, start with our plain lanyard range and compare the different materials and widths available.
Cheap printed lanyards
Printed lanyards can still be very cost effective, especially for larger runs. If you need branding, text or logos, the most affordable route is often to choose a straightforward printed style and order at a quantity where the unit price becomes more competitive. This can work particularly well for conferences, exhibitions, fundraising, promotions and school use.
For smaller quantities, our low quantity printed options can be a better fit than a full bulk custom order.
Cheap lanyards for schools and events
Schools, colleges and event organisers often need inexpensive lanyards that are clear, reliable and easy to issue in volume. Plain lanyards are ideal where colour coding is enough, while pre-printed or custom printed options can help identify staff, students, visitors, exhibitors or delegates more clearly.
If you need to balance cost with visibility and organisation, it is often worth choosing the simplest product that still does the job well.
Need the best price for higher volumes?
If you are ordering in larger quantities, the cheapest option may not be the lowest priced item shown on the site. Volume, material, print method and lead time can all affect the final unit cost. If you have a bigger requirement, we can help point you towards the most economical choice for your timescale and budget.
You can also compare options across our broader lanyards range or get in touch for advice on the best value route for your order.
Choosing the right cheap lanyard
A cheap lanyard should still be fit for purpose. Think about who will wear it, how long it will be used for, whether it needs to hold an ID card and whether branding matters. A stock plain lanyard is ideal for many day-to-day uses, but if presentation is important, a printed lanyard may offer better value overall by giving you a more professional result at a competitive per-unit price.
If you are comparing options, start with plain stock products for the lowest entry price, then weigh that against the benefits of printed or bulk order alternatives.
