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PSA Europe opens in Frankfurt: what it means for UK collectors

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PSA 10 Mega Latias ex, Ace 10 Mega Charizard Y ex and Imperium 10 Articuno graded card slabs on a dark tile

PSA opened its first European grading facility, PSA Europe in Frankfurt, Germany, on 15 September 2026. It takes direct submissions from collectors in the EU, and the UK isn't in the EU, so Frankfurt doesn't give UK collectors a direct route. PSA has separately announced a Receiving Center in the Greater London area, but when we checked on 6 November we could find no address, opening date or pound prices. Here's what PSA has launched, how it's changed since, and your options from the UK today.

Opened15 September 2026
WhereFrankfurt, Germany
Who can submitEU collectors
UK collectorsNot covered by Frankfurt
London centreAnnounced, not yet seen open

01 · The news

What has PSA opened in Frankfurt?

PSA Europe began taking submissions at 12:01am Central European Time on 15 September 2026. It offers every service level available globally, for cards, autographed cards, tickets and packs, and takes direct submissions from EU card collectors.

The facility is backed by a $200 million infrastructure investment PSA announced in May. The point for EU collectors is simple: grading on the continent instead of shipping cards to the US and waiting for them to come back.

02 · Fees and turnaround

What does PSA Europe charge, and how long does it take?

PSA Europe runs on euro prices. The three cheapest tiers had introductory rates when we checked on 6 November:

Tier List fee Introductory fee Estimated turnaround Max insured value
Value €39.99 €34.99 90 to 100 business days €450
Standard €59.99 €49.99 70 to 80 business days €900
Priority €79.99 €69.99 50 to 60 business days €1,300

PSA's service levels have moved a lot since the Frankfurt opening, so older coverage may be out of date. These are the changes that matter:

Change Detail
Standard tier New on 14 September 2026. $59.99 a card in the US. Estimate cut from 90 to 100 business days to 70 to 80 on 28 October
Priority The new name for Regular, with its estimate cut to 50 to 60 business days on 28 October. Walk-Through is now Premier
Value Reopened on 29 October 2026, in Europe as well as the US. New Value orders go behind everything already at PSA
Value Bulk Still paused, with no return date or new fee
Backlog 6.8 million items on 3 November, against PSA's 5 million target

03 · UK collectors

What PSA Europe means for UK collectors

PSA describes direct submission to Frankfurt as open to collectors across the European Union, and we found nothing extending it to the UK. Since Brexit, a parcel of cards from Britain to Germany crosses a customs border, just as it does to the US. Here's where that leaves you:

  • A London centre is announced, but we can't see that it's open. In December 2025 PSA said it would open a Receiving Center in the Greater London area in the second half of 2026, with prices in pounds and domestic postage. On 6 November we could find no address, opening date or pound price list.
  • Direct to the US is paused. PSA stopped taking direct orders from outside the US in April 2025 because of US tariffs, and we found no PSA notice lifting that for the UK.
  • Dealers are the working route. PSA's dealer directory lists UK businesses that offer group submissions. They set their own price and their own schedule, so ask for the all-in cost in pounds and when the next batch goes.
!Before you postDon't post cards to Frankfurt on the assumption they'll be accepted, and don't read the euro table above as a UK price list. Check with PSA for your country before you send anything.
Watch this spacePSA is still the biggest name when you're selling high-end cards to international buyers, so a working UK centre would matter. When PSA publishes an address and pound prices, we'll add them here.

04 · Grading in the UK

UK alternatives: Ace and Imperium

If the point of grading is a slab without the trip abroad, two UK graders already do it. Your cards never leave the country, so there are no customs forms and no import charges.

PSA 9 Mint slab of Mega Charizard X ex 023, Ultra-Premium Collection promo
PSA 9 · Mega Charizard X ex, #023
Ace Grading 10 Gem Mint slab of Mega Charizard Y ex, Black Star Promo 030
Ace 10 · Mega Charizard Y ex, #030
Imperium Grading Gem Mint 10 slab of Articuno, 30th Celebration illustration rare 132
Imperium 10 · Articuno, #132

Images: PSA and Ace slabs: our own stock photos. Imperium slab: Imperium Grading

Ace Grading

Ace is the grader we see most across the counter. Our Ace Grading discount code page explains how to save 5% on submissions, and our guide to PSA 10 and Ace 10 centering covers what Ace looks for.

Imperium Grading

Imperium is a UK grader based in Whiteley, Hampshire. Grading starts at £12 a card on its Bronze tier, and every grade comes with a detailed report. Code CE takes 5% off: see our Imperium Grading discount code and our step-by-step guide on how to submit cards to Imperium.

Check centering before you submitOur free tool measures a card's centering from a photo, so you know whether it's worth grading.
Open the centering tool

05 · Our take

Should UK collectors wait for PSA?

Our take

Don't hold cards back waiting for a UK route. PSA Europe is good news for EU collectors, and a London centre would be good news for us, but we can't yet tell you where it is, when it opens or what it charges.

For high-end vintage you plan to sell abroad, PSA's name still carries the most weight. For modern Pokémon and One Piece, most of the slabs we stock are Ace, and UK grading saves you the customs and the long wait.

Whichever grader you pick, browse our graded cards to see how finished slabs look and sell.

06 · FAQ

PSA Europe FAQ

Can UK collectors submit to PSA Europe in Frankfurt?
PSA describes direct submission as open to collectors across the European Union, and the UK isn't in the EU. We found nothing from PSA extending it here, so check with PSA before posting anything.
Is there a PSA centre in the UK?
PSA announced a Receiving Center in the Greater London area in December 2025, due in the second half of 2026 with prices in pounds. On 6 November 2026 we could find no address, opening date or pound price list.
How can I get cards graded by PSA from the UK?
Through a dealer offering group submissions. PSA's dealer directory lists UK businesses, and they set their own price and schedule.
Is PSA Value open in Europe?
Yes. It reopened on 29 October 2026, and PSA's European price page lists it at €39.99, with a €34.99 introductory fee when we checked on 6 November.

Sources

Slab photos: our own stock, except the Imperium slab (Imperium Grading).