# PSA grading from the UK: how it works in 2026

Can you get PSA grading in the UK? Not directly: use a PSA Authorized Dealer. Dealer route, planned London centre, PSA prices, turnaround and where to sell.

You cannot post Pokémon cards straight from the UK to PSA in the United States at the moment. PSA stopped taking direct submissions from outside the US in April 2025, and a UK collector goes through a PSA Authorized Dealer instead. PSA has announced a receiving centre near London, but you should check its status before you post anything.

This guide covers the route that works today, what PSA charges, how long it takes, and where a graded card sells. Every figure below comes from PSA's or eBay's own pages, as of October 2026. PSA has changed its prices and service levels several times this year, so check the links before you commit money.

If you are still deciding whether a card deserves grading at all, read [is grading Pokémon cards worth it in the UK](/blog/is-grading-pokemon-cards-worth-it-uk) first. This page assumes you have already decided yes.

## Why UK cards cannot go direct

In April 2025, PSA [paused direct submissions to its US facilities](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/15158/2025-tariff-regulations-canada-mexico-china) from every country outside the United States. The reason was US import tariffs. PSA explained that the tariffs apply to the value of the cards in the order, not to the grading fee, so a high-value submission would carry a large extra charge on the way in.

The same notice gave separate routes for Japan and Canada. For other countries, the UK included, PSA pointed customers to its [Authorized Dealers](https://www.psacard.com/dealers).

## The route that works today: a PSA Authorized Dealer

A dealer collects cards from many customers, submits them to PSA as one order and handles the shipping. You pay the dealer, not PSA.

To find one:

1. Open the [PSA Dealer Directory](https://www.psacard.com/dealers).
2. Set the dealer services filter to "Submit" and the specialty to "TCG Cards".
3. Add your country or region as the location, and widen it if nothing comes back.
4. Contact two or three dealers and ask the questions below.

PSA states on the directory page that it makes no representation about the suitability of any listed dealer. Treat the listing as a starting point, and check each dealer's reviews and terms yourself.

### Questions to ask a dealer

- Which PSA service level will my cards go under, and what is your total price per card?
- What do you charge for return postage and insurance?
- How long do you hold cards before you send a batch to PSA?
- Who pays if a card is lost or damaged, and up to what value?
- Do you return the cards by post, or can I collect them?

Get the answers in writing. The total price per card is the number that matters, because a dealer adds its own fee and shipping on top of what PSA charges.

## The London receiving centre

On 9 December 2025, PSA [announced a UK Receiving Center](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/15630/psa-announces-london-area-expansion-for-2026) in the Greater London area, planned for the back half of 2026. PSA says it will remove the customs problems and lower shipping costs for UK collectors. PSA also says the centre will price in pounds.

As of 23 October 2026, PSA has not announced a UK address or submission process for that centre. When it opens, the steps on this page will change, and we will update them.

PSA also opened grading in Frankfurt on 15 September 2026, but [PSA's announcement](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/15763/psa-new-standard-service-level) describes it for collectors in the European Union. The UK is not in the EU, so do not plan around Frankfurt.

## How much PSA grading costs

PSA prices cards per service level in US dollars. These are PSA's own figures from its [9 September 2026 update](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/15763/psa-new-standard-service-level). A dealer's price will be higher.

| Service level | Price per card | Estimated turnaround | Maximum insured value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $59.99 | 90 to 100 business days | $1,000 |
| Priority (previously Regular) | $79.99 | 70 to 80 business days | $1,500 |
| Express | $199 | 20 to 30 business days | $2,500 |
| Super Express | $349 | 10 to 15 business days | $5,000 |
| Premier (previously Walk-Through) | $599 | 7 to 10 business days | $10,000 |

The cheaper Value tiers remain paused. PSA says Standard orders go through after existing Value and Bulk orders.

The maximum insured value is the most a card can be worth for that tier. If your card is worth more than the limit, it has to go in a higher tier. If you want to compare PSA's dollar tiers with domestic UK grading at CGC in Sutton Coldfield, our [card grading cost calculator](/card-grading-cost-calculator) works out the per-card cost including return postage.

## How long PSA grading takes from the UK

The turnaround in the table is PSA's estimate in business days, counted at PSA. A UK submission takes longer than that number, because you also have:

- postage to your dealer
- the time the dealer holds cards before it sends a batch
- freight to PSA and back
- postage from the dealer to you

Standard at 90 to 100 business days is already four to five months before any of that. Ask your dealer for its own estimate from the day it receives your cards to the day it posts them back.

## What PSA looks for

PSA grades cards on a 1 to 10 scale. Its [grading standards](https://www.psacard.com/gradingstandards) describe a PSA 10 Gem Mint as a virtually perfect card, with four sharp corners, sharp focus and full original gloss. Centring for a 10 must be within about 55/45 on the front and 75/25 on the back.

Check every card under a bright light before you pay to grade it. Look at the corners, the edges, the surface and the centring. A visible flaw now will still be there when PSA looks at it.

## The best place to sell graded Pokémon cards in the UK

For most UK sellers, eBay is the place to sell a PSA slab. It has the most buyers searching for a specific card, and its sold data shows what each grade sells for.

The fees depend on how you sell. From eBay's own pages:

- **Private sellers** in the UK pay [no selling fees](https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/fees-private-sellers?id=4822), except in the motors categories. A 3% international fee applies if the buyer is outside the UK.
- **Business sellers** pay the [collectables rate of 10.9%](https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/selling-fees?id=4809), a 0.35% regulatory operating fee and 30p or 40p per order, plus VAT.

The [eBay fee calculator](/ebay-fee-calculator) works out your exact take, and the [profit calculator](/profit-calculator) adds in what you paid for the card and the grading.

Before you list, check what the same card in the same grade sold for. eBay's [product research tool](https://www.ebay.co.uk/help/selling/selling-tools/product-research?id=4853) shows up to three years of sales, including the real price when a Best Offer was accepted. The normal sold listings filter covers only the last 90 days. For the full selling process, read [how to sell Pokémon cards in the UK](/blog/how-to-sell-pokemon-cards-uk).

## Common questions

### Can you get PSA grading in the UK?

Not directly. PSA has no grading facility in the UK, and since April 2025 it does not accept direct submissions from the UK to its US facilities. UK collectors submit through a PSA Authorized Dealer. PSA has announced a London-area receiving centre for the back half of 2026; check PSA's site for its status.

### How do I get my Pokémon cards PSA graded from the UK?

Find a dealer in the PSA Dealer Directory that offers submissions, agree the service level and the total price per card, then post your cards to the dealer. The dealer sends them to PSA as part of a group order and returns the graded cards to you.

### How much is PSA grading from the UK?

PSA prices in US dollars. Its prices start at $59.99 per card for the Standard service level, as of October 2026. A UK dealer adds its own fee, insurance and shipping on top, so ask each dealer for the total price per card before you send anything.

### How long does PSA grading take from the UK?

PSA estimates 90 to 100 business days for Standard and 20 to 30 business days for Express, counted at PSA. Add the time your dealer holds the cards and the shipping in both directions to get the real wait.

### Where is the best place to sell graded Pokémon cards in the UK?

eBay, for most sellers. It has the largest pool of buyers who search for specific graded cards, and private sellers pay no selling fees. Check eBay's sold data for the same card, grade and grader before you set a price.

## Where this fits

Grading is the last step for a small number of cards. The decision about which cards deserve it is in [is grading Pokémon cards worth it in the UK](/blog/is-grading-pokemon-cards-worth-it-uk). To check a card is genuine before you pay to grade it, use [how to spot fake Pokémon cards](/blog/how-to-spot-fake-pokemon-cards). For everything else on Pokémon cards in the UK, start at the [Pokémon cards UK hub](/pokemon-cards-uk).