PSA Turnaround Times (2026)
Current turnaround times by PSA service level, plus a tool to estimate when your submission comes back.
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All 8 PSA service levels (2026)
| Service level | Price | Turnaround | Max declared value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value Bulk | $24.99 | 95 business days | $500 (bulk sub) |
| Value | $32.99 | 75 business days | $500 |
| Value Plus | $49.99 | 45 business days | $500 |
| Value Max | $64.99 | 35 business days | $1,000 |
| Regular | $79.99 | 25 business days | $1,500 |
| Express | $149 | 15 business days | $2,500 |
| Super Express | $299 | 7 business days | $5,000 |
| Walk-Through | $599+ | 7 business days | $10,000+ |
Turnaround is measured in business days from when PSA receives your submission. Transit time is separate.
What changed on February 10, 2026
- Value Plus turnaround: 40 → 45 business days
- Value Max turnaround: 30 → 35 business days
- Regular turnaround: 20 → 25 business days
- Value Bulk, Value, Express, Super Express, and Walk-Through turnarounds were unchanged
- Prices also rose $5 on Value Bulk, Value, Value Plus, Value Max, and Regular
Source: PSA Submission Updates
Frequently asked questions
How long does PSA grading take in 2026?
PSA's 2026 turnaround targets, in business days: Value Bulk 95, Value 75, Value Plus 45, Value Max 35, Regular 25, Express 15, Super Express 7, Walk-Through 7. The clock starts when PSA receives your submission, not when you ship it.
What is the fastest PSA service?
Super Express and Walk-Through both quote 7 business days. Walk-Through ($599+) requires a $10,000+ declared value. Super Express ($299) covers cards up to $5,000 and is the fastest tier most collectors can use.
Are PSA turnarounds calendar days or business days?
Business days. PSA skips weekends and U.S. federal holidays. Transit time to and from PSA is not included in the quoted turnaround.
How accurate are these estimates?
PSA's quoted turnarounds are targets, not guarantees. Actual times can run longer during peak volume (holiday, after new product releases). The Value family historically runs over its estimate more often than the faster tiers.
How do I check my submission status?
Log into psacard.com and open Submission History. You'll see the phase your order is in (Received, Research, Grading, QA, Shipped). PSA emails on phase changes, and certified cards appear in the public Set Registry shortly after grading.
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