📘 Galar Alerts guide · Updated 31 October 2026
ACE Grading UK: prices, turnaround and how to check a cert
ACE Grading is a UK card grading company, so UK collectors can post cards to it without shipping to the US. Here are its prices and turnaround times, how it grades, and how to check an ACE certificate number.
Quick answer: ACE Grading UK charges £18 (Basic, 30 days), £22 (Standard, 15 days), £28 (Premier, 10 days), £50 (Ultra, 5 days) and £100 (Luxury, 2 days); AceSelect members get Core at £12 (75 days) and Value at £14 (60 days). Check any ACE slab with the Certification Lookup on acegrading.com.
At a glance
| Status | Galar Alerts guide |
|---|---|
| Reported | Saturday, 31 October 2026 |
ACE Grading prices and turnaround (31 October 2026)
| Tier | Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Core (AceSelect members) | £12 | 75 days |
| Value (AceSelect members) | £14 | 60 days |
| Basic | £18 | 30 days |
| Standard | £22 | 15 days |
| Premier | £28 | 10 days |
| Ultra | £50 | 5 days |
| Luxury | £100 | 2 days |
Prices as shown on acegrading.com/pricing on 31 October 2026: check there before you send, as they change.
How ACE grades Pokémon cards
ACE gives four subgrades (centering, corners, edges and surface) and an overall grade that’s never more than one grade above the lowest subgrade. For a 10 it allows 60/40 centering on the front and back.
ACE grading cert check
Every ACE slab has a certification number on its label. Type it into the Certification Lookup on ACE’s own website (acegrading.com/cert) to confirm the card and grade are genuine before you buy a graded card.
ACE vs PSA
ACE is cheaper and quicker from the UK; PSA slabs are better known when selling. Full comparison: PSA vs CGC vs Beckett vs ACE. All UK prices: grading cost UK.
Check your card before you send it to ACE
Our free grader estimates the ACE grade along with PSA, Beckett and CGC, with the subgrades and centering measured.
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Questions
How much does ACE grading cost?
From £18 (Basic, 30 days) to £100 (Luxury, 2 days), or £12 and £14 on the members’ Core and Value tiers, as published on 31 October 2026.
Is ACE grading UK-based?
Yes, so UK collectors post cards to ACE without shipping them to the US.
How do I check an ACE grading cert?
Enter the certification number from the label into the Certification Lookup on acegrading.com.
How long does ACE grading take?
From 2 days (Luxury) to 30 days (Basic), or 60–75 days on the members’ tiers.
Does ACE give subgrades?
Yes: centering, corners, edges and surface.
Is ACE as good as PSA?
ACE is cheaper and quicker from the UK; PSA is better known when you sell.
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