How Much Does Card Grading Cost in the UK?
Three editions. Same quality grading. RKT starts from just £12 per card, making it the most affordable professional card grading service in the UK. Insured return shipping is included with every order.
Sovereign
£12/card
10 Working Day Turnaround
- Premium metallic label
- Population registry entry
- 10 working day turnaround
- Technology-assisted grading
- NTAG 424 DNA NFC chip for tap-to-verify authentication
Argent
£14/card
6 Working Day Turnaround
- Premium metallic label
- Subgrades included
- Population registry entry
- 6 working day turnaround
- NTAG 424 DNA NFC chip for tap-to-verify authentication
Imperator
£18/card
2 Working Day Turnaround
- Premium metallic label
- Subgrades included (Centering / Edges / Surface / Print Quality)
- Population registry entry
- 2 working day turnaround
- NTAG 424 DNA NFC chip for tap-to-verify authentication
- Certificate of authenticity
COMPARE EDITIONS
Feature Comparison
Every edition uses the same grading system and tamper-evident slab. Choose the tier that fits your collection.
| Feature | Sovereign | Argent | Imperator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology-assisted grading | |||
| Tamper-evident slab with NFC chip | |||
| NFC tap-to-verify authentication | |||
| Population registry entry | |||
| Insured return shipping | |||
| Human authenticity verification | |||
| Sub-grades included | |||
| Certificate of authenticity | |||
| Label finish | Premium metallic | Premium metallic | Premium metallic |
| Turnaround time | 10 working days | 6 working days | 2 working days |
| Price per card | £12 | £14 | £18 |
IMPERATOR EXCLUSIVE
The Collector's Ultimate. Go Imperator.
The Imperator edition unlocks access to our exclusive reverse-colour label, a limited-edition design that flips our standard label colours for a truly unique look.
Only 25 reverse-colour labels can ever be issued for each unique card. Once they're gone, they're gone forever. This isn't just grading - it's collecting history.
Go ImperatorUK Card Grading Prices Compared
How does RKT stack up against other UK and international grading services? Transparent pricing, no hidden fees.
| Service | Starting Price | Turnaround | UK Based | AI Grading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RKT Grading | £12/card | 2-10 working days | ||
| PSA (via UK middleman) | £25-50+/card | 3-6 months | US only | No |
| CGC UK | £15+/card | Variable | No | |
| Ace Grading | £12+/card | 2-80 working days | No |
Prices are approximate and may vary. PSA pricing includes estimated UK middleman fees and customs. All RKT prices include insured return shipping within the UK.
Why RKT Offers the Best Value for Card Grading in the UK
No Hidden Fees
The per-card price includes grading, encapsulation, the slab, population registry entry, and insured return shipping. What you see is what you pay.
No Customs or Import Duties
Unlike PSA or BGS, your cards never leave the UK. No customs charges, no VAT on reimport, no expensive international shipping.
Consistent Grading
Our system grades consistently every time. No resubmission lottery - the same card gets the same grade, so you never pay twice.
Bulk Card Grading UK
Submitting 20 or more cards? Get in touch for volume pricing. We offer reduced rates on bulk submissions across all three editions.
Contact Us for Bulk PricingReady to Grade?
Your cards deserve better than guesswork.
Every slab ships with NFC tap-to-verify authentication built in. Submit your first order today and see what proper card grading looks like.