Sports card acquisition and funding, made for UK collectors
Found the card you want? CardBridge buys it on your behalf, graded or raw, from anywhere in the world, and reserves it for you for 60 days. Secure it with an arrangement fee, then complete in one payment, in instalments, or with cards you consign or sell to us.
How it works
From request to collection, all in your dashboard
Four simple steps, with every price, payment and deadline tracked in one place.
1. Send us the card
Submit an acquisition request with the listing link or the seller's handle, the card details and the price.
2. Get your quote
We check comps, condition and the seller, then quote the card funding amount, your option payment and our fee.
3. We buy and reserve it
Pay your arrangement fee and we buy the card into our inventory, inspect it and hold it securely for 60 days.
4. Complete and collect
Pay the balance when you're ready, in one go or in instalments. Once it's paid, we ship it tracked and insured.
Representative example
Know every number before you commit
Choose an option payment between 20% and 50% of the card value. The more you secure upfront, the lower your service fee, from 9% down to 5%. You always see your arrangement fee, completion price and total before you pay anything.
Option payment 20% to 50%, your choice
Service fee from 9% down to 5%
No obligation to complete, and no credit or interest
Example · 30% option payment
£4,000 graded card
Option payment (30%)
£1,200.00
Service fee (8%)
£320.00
Arrangement fee, paid upfront
£1,520.00
Balance due within 60 days
£2,800.00
Total if you complete
£4,320.00
Example only. Your quote is based on the card funding amount we agree.
Who it's for
Built for collectors chasing their next grail
The grail chaser
The card you've wanted for years finally comes up. Secure it now instead of watching it sell to someone else.
The active collector
Keep buying without tying up all your cash at once, and spread the cost across 60 days.
The upgrader
Fund your next card by consigning or selling cards you've outgrown, with proceeds put towards your balance.
Acquire FAQs
What is sports card acquisition?
Card acquisition is where a specialist buys a sports card on your behalf and holds it for you while you complete the purchase. CardBridge is the UK's first sports card acquisition service.
Which cards can CardBridge acquire?
Panini and Topps cards, graded or raw, across football, basketball, American football and more, from marketplaces, auction houses, dealers or private sellers anywhere in the world.
How much does it cost?
You pay an arrangement fee upfront: an option payment of 20% to 50% of the card value plus a service fee of 9% down to 5%. The higher your option payment, the lower the fee.
Is this a loan or credit?
No. We buy the card into our own inventory and sell you an exclusive option to buy it at a fixed price. There is no interest, no credit check and no debt to repay.
What happens if I don't complete within 60 days?
The option ends and the card stays with CardBridge. Your arrangement fee is retained under our terms.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Pay the balance in one go or in as many instalments as you like within the 60 days, and track every payment in your dashboard.
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Important information. CardBridge is not a bank, lender or financial services firm. We do not lend money, provide card loans or credit, or give financial or investment advice. Your arrangement fee buys an exclusive option to purchase a card from CardBridge at a fixed price within 60 days, together with our sourcing, storage and reservation service. You are under no obligation to complete, and CardBridge owns the card until the completion price is paid in full. Arrangement fees are subject to our terms. Trading card values can go down as well as up and past prices are not a guide to future value, so please don't treat cards as an investment. Payments are processed securely by our third-party payment provider. CardBridge is an independent UK company and is not affiliated with Fund Your Cards or any other card acquisition service.