Simple Process

How It
Works

Sell your Pokémon cards in four easy steps. No haggling, no hidden fees — just fast, fair payouts straight to your bank or PayPal.

1Find your cards 2Pack & post 3We check & grade 4Get paid
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Step 01  ·  Find your cards

Search & Get Your Quote

Head to the Start Selling page and search for any card in our catalogue. Select the condition that best matches your card and see your instant buyback price. You can add multiple cards to your sell list in one go.

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18 cards in catalogueGrowing catalogue of popular cards — if yours isn't listed, search and we'll find it.
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Instant pricesNo waiting — prices update live as you change the condition grade.
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Sell multiple cardsBuild a sell list and submit them all in a single order.
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4 condition gradesMint/NM, Light Play, Moderately Played, or Damaged.
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Step 02  ·  Pack & post

Package & Send Your Cards

Once you've confirmed your order, pack your cards safely and post them to us. We recommend a Royal Mail Tracked 24 label so your cards arrive quickly and can be followed every step of the way.

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Tracked 24 recommendedWe recommend Royal Mail Tracked 24 (Large Letter, up to 750g) for fast, tracked delivery.
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Fully trackedA tracked service lets you follow your parcel all the way to our team.
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Post within 5 daysSend your cards within 5 days of submitting your order to keep the quoted price.
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Keep your receiptHold on to your proof of postage until your payment arrives.
📮 Please send your cards to: Swapmycards, 19 Kestrel Way, Woolwell, Plymouth, PL6 7SY
💡 Not sure how to pack your cards? See our packaging guide below — we recommend top-loaders and bubble mailers to keep cards safe in transit.
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Step 03  ·  We check & grade

We Receive & Assess

Once your cards arrive, our team carefully examines each one and confirms the condition grade. If a card is in better shape than stated, we'll upgrade the payout — if it's lower, we'll contact you before making any changes.

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Expert assessmentEvery card is checked by our experienced grading team against our condition standards.
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We'll always contact youIf anything needs discussing, you'll hear from us before any price is adjusted.
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Upgrades paid automaticallyIf your card is in better condition than stated, we pay the higher rate — no action needed.
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Assessed within 24 hoursWe aim to grade all received cards within one business day of arrival.
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Step 04  ·  Get paid

Payment Straight to You

Once grading is confirmed, your payout lands within 48 hours — directly to your bank account or PayPal. No fuss, no waiting around. You'll receive a confirmation email with the final breakdown.

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Bank TransferFree. Arrives in 1–2 business days once sent.
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PayPalFree. Usually arrives within 24 hours of being sent.
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48-hour guaranteeWe guarantee payment within 48 hours of confirming your card grades.
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Email confirmationYou'll receive a full breakdown email once payment has been sent.

Packaging Your Cards

Follow these steps to keep your cards safe in the post

Tracked 24 recommended
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Penny sleeve

Slide each card into a penny sleeve to protect the surface from scratches.

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Top-loader

Insert the sleeved card into a rigid top-loader to prevent bending.

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Bubble mailer

Place top-loaders inside a padded bubble mailer for postal protection.

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Attach label

Attach your Tracked 24 label and post to Swapmycards, Plymouth PL6 7SY.

From Post to Payout

A typical order from postage to payment in your account

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Day 1
You post
Post at any Post Office using a Tracked 24 label
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Day 2–3
Cards arrive
Royal Mail Tracked 24 delivers to us
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Day 3
We grade
Our team assesses every card within 24 hrs of receipt
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Day 4–5
You get paid
Payment sent within 48 hrs of grading confirmation

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you sell

If a card is in better condition than stated, we'll automatically pay you the higher rate. If it's in worse condition, we'll contact you by email with a revised offer — you can accept or request your cards back, free of charge.
Yes — you can add as many cards as you like to your sell list before checking out. All cards in one order can be sent together in a single parcel, making it simple no matter how many you're selling.
You have 5 days from the date of your order confirmation to post your cards. If you need a bit more time, just drop us an email and we can extend this for you.
We recommend sending your cards using Royal Mail Tracked 24, which lets you follow your parcel and provides basic cover against loss or damage in transit. Following our packaging guide will minimise any risk. If something goes wrong, contact us and we'll help you resolve it with Royal Mail.
Yes. Use the search bar on the Start Selling page — if your card isn't in our catalogue, our AI-powered search will look it up and provide a live quote based on current market values. If you're still unsure, send us a message and we'll get back to you with a manual quote.
Check our Condition Guide — it includes real photo examples of each grade alongside a checklist of what to look for. When in doubt, always select the lower condition grade. If your card arrives in better shape than stated, we'll automatically pay the higher rate.
None from us. The price you see when you add a card is the price you receive — payment is free and there are no admin fees. The only cost is your own postage to send the cards to us (we recommend Tracked 24).
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48-Hour Payment
Guaranteed once grading is confirmed
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Tracked 24 Recommended
Fast, tracked delivery to our team
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No Hidden Fees
You receive exactly what's quoted
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