How to Buy Internationally on TCGplayer

TCGplayer is a U.S.-based marketplace, but trading card enthusiasts globally have several ways to access the cards and products they're looking for. Depending on your country and your preferred games, there are several options:

Purchase eligible products that ship directly to your country from U.S. and Canada based sellers through individual seller listings on the marketplace
Shop select TCGplayer Direct Magic: the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! Singles where international Direct shipping is available
Use a package forwarding service to access the entire U.S. marketplace and shop from all available listings, no matter where you live.

All prices displayed on TCGplayer are in U.S. dollars (USD). Your available products, shipping options, payment methods, delivery times, and potential taxes or duties will depend on your location.

Below, we'll walk you through the different ways to shop internationally and what to expect when placing an order.

Ways to Shop TCGplayer Internationally

1. Shop Marketplace Seller Listings That Ship to Your Country

Some sellers on TCGplayer offer international shipping directly to buyers.

TCGplayer will automatically show you listings available to ship to your country. If you are using a VPN or other service to block location tracking, check the “shipping to” location next to the search bar and change it to your country to make sure you are seeing all the available listings that ship directly from TCGplayer marketplace sellers.

Availability will vary by country and available seller inventory.

Shipping rates are variable by individual sellers.

2. Shop TCGplayer Direct

TCGplayer Direct brings the best of the U.S. trading card market right to your doorstep. Our Authentication Center team verifies every order for accuracy and condition before it ships securely across borders, so you can shop with confidence. Direct is powered by trusted TCGplayer sellers.

TCGplayer Direct Benefits

Get select Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Pokémon singles from multiple sellers combined into one convenient package—authenticated, protected, and delivered with full tracking. With TCGplayer Direct, you save time searching and gain confidence knowing every card is backed by the TCGplayer Safeguard.

TCGplayer Direct International Shipping

Buyers in Canada, the UK, and Japan can take advantage of our competitively priced international shipping. All Direct orders:

Ship from TCGplayer’s Louisville, KY, U.S. Authentication Center with full tracking
Include authentication and TCGplayer Safeguard protections
Up to 200 cards purchased from TCGplayer Direct can be bundled for a flat shipping fee, displayed clearly at checkout:
- Canada: $7.99
- UK: $9.99
- Japan: $11.99

TCGplayer Direct Authenticated by TCGplayer

We know how important it is to get exactly what you ordered, in the condition you expect. That’s why our team carefully checks every order before it’s packaged and shipped. If something isn’t perfect, our customer service team will make it right. Learn more about the TCGplayer Safeguard.

Look for the TCGplayer Direct badge when shopping to identify eligible listings and learn more about TCGplayer Direct for international.

3. Use a Package Forwarding Service

If a product or seller doesn't ship directly to your country, TCGplayer’s trusted package forwarding partners provide access to the entire U.S. TCGplayer marketplace.

Package forwarders provide you with a U.S. shipping address so you can browse and shop all available U.S. listings.

How it works:

1. Change the “shipping to” filter next to the search bar to the United States to ensure you are viewing all products in the U.S.
2. Place your TCGplayer order using the package forwarder supplied address and account info
3. Your packages arrives at the forwarder's U.S. facility where they are consolidated
4. The forwarding provider ships it to your address with secure and tracked international shipping.

Important: Orders using a package forwarding address do not receive the same level of TCGplayer protection after the package has been successfully delivered to the forwarding provider. TCGplayer and TCGplayer sellers are not responsible for damage, condition issues, or loss that occurs after confirmed delivery to you or your package forwarder.

Located in Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore or Taiwan? Learn more about package forwarding with Buy&Ship.

Located elsewhere? Learn more about package forwarding with MyUS.

	TCGplayer Direct	Marketplace sellers shipping internationally	Package forwarder
Best for	Eligible Magic, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! Singles that ship to supported countries	Products from sellers that ship to your country	Accessing a broader selection of U.S. listings
Who ships the international leg	TCGplayer	Individual Marketplace seller	Package Forwarding provider
Packages	Eligible Direct singles combined into fewer packages	Generally one package from each individual seller (one order can contain multiple individual sellers)	Individual seller packages sent to the forwarder and potentially consolidated
Tracking	Included	Depends on order value, seller, and service	Tracking to the package forwarding facility in the U.S. may vary by individual sellers in your order. Separate forwarding tracking will be provided from the U.S. package forwarding facility to your country.
Shipping cost	Displayed at checkout for the destination	Set by each seller; charged per seller package	TCGplayer domestic shipping costs plus forwarding, consolidation, and optional service fees set by the package forwarder for the service
Order support	TCGplayer Customer Experience	Contact the seller first; escalate to TCGplayer when needed	TCGplayer protection generally applies only through confirmed delivery to the package forwarder’s U.S. facility location. Support from the package forwarder to your location is handled by the forwarder.
Import charges	May apply depending on destination and how taxes are collected	May apply depending on destination and shipping method	Will be handled during the forwarder’s international shipment
Inventory	Eligible Direct inventory: Select Magic, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles	Listings available to ship to the selected country set by individual TCGplayer sellers.	The entire U.S.-available marketplace inventory, subject to package forwarder and destination restrictions

Why Are Prices Shown in USD?

TCGplayer is a U.S.-based marketplace, so all prices and purchases on TCGplayer are in U.S. dollars (USD).

TCGplayer does not currently provide on-site currency conversion or estimates. Your payment provider or bank may convert your purchase into your local currency and may charge currency conversion or other international transaction fees.

For an estimate before purchasing, you can use a third-party currency conversion tool to check the current exchange rate.

Paying for International Orders

Buyers outside the U.S. can shop on TCGplayer using PayPal, Apple Pay, and TCGplayer Store Credit. Canadian residents can also use Visa and Mastercard.

When paying through PayPal, your payment options will depend on your PayPal account and available funding methods.

TCGplayer recommends using a confirmed PayPal address when placing an international order.

Remember that:

All TCGplayer purchases are charged in USD.
Your bank or payment provider may charge currency conversion or international transaction fees.
Billing information must match the information your payment provider has on file.

To learn more about using Paypal, please read: "Making Purchases with PayPal".

For questions about PayPal funding options or account limitations, contact PayPal directly.

When Will My Order Arrive?

Your estimated delivery date will appear on your Order History page.

International delivery times vary based on the seller, destination, shipping method, customs processing, and other factors.

Tracking

TCGplayer Direct orders: Tracking is automatically included.
Seller orders over $50 before tax and shipping: Tracking is typically required.
Tracking information may not always update after a package leaves the United States, so international tracking does not guarantee door-to-door updates.

If your package has not arrived by its estimated delivery date, contact the seller through your Order History or you ordered through TCGplayer Direct, contact TCGplayer’s Customer Experience team.

International Address Guidance

Address errors are particularly damaging internationally because they can cause customs delays, failed delivery, or an unrecoverable package

Use your complete legal name and delivery address exactly as required by your local postal service. Include apartment or unit information, postal code, and a reachable phone number when requested. Review the address carefully before placing the order because it generally cannot be changed once the package has shipped.

When requested, enter the address in Roman characters and Arabic numerals. You may also include the local-language version where the form supports it

Taxes, Duties and Import Fees

Taxes and import charges may be collected in different ways.

Depending on your destination and shipping method, some taxes may be collected during checkout. Other taxes, duties, customs charges, or carrier fees may be collected when your package enters your country or before delivery.

Charges can depend on the destination, declared value, product type, country of origin, shipping cost, and local import rules. TCGplayer and Marketplace sellers generally cannot guarantee the amount that customs or a carrier will charge.

As a buyer, it's your responsibility to check which customs and import charges may apply, and to pay them.

These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

The amount may depend on factors including:

Product value
Weight and dimensions
Country of origin
Destination
Local taxes, duties, and fees

Before purchasing, check with your local customs authority if you're unsure what charges may apply. For more details on Customs expectations, please visit Internet Purchases | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov).

If you refuse an order because customs fees are owed, the seller may not be required to provide a full refund. If the item is returned, the seller may issue a partial refund minus applicable shipping costs.

Package Forwarding: What You Should Know

When using a package forwarder, TCGplayer's responsibility for the shipment ends once the package is confirmed as delivered to you or your forwarding provider.

TCGplayer and TCGplayer sellers cannot provide replacements or refunds for loss, damage, or condition issues that occur after confirmed delivery to the package forwarder.

If a package arrives damaged at the forwarding facility, you should instruct your package forwarding provider to refuse delivery when appropriate.

What If My Package Is Missing?

If Your Package Has Tracking

Start by checking your Order History for the latest tracking information.

If tracking hasn't updated or your package appears delayed:

Contact the seller through your Order History.
Allow up to two business days for the seller to respond.
If you still need assistance, contact TCGplayer Customer Service through the chatbot.

If tracking shows Delivered but you haven't received the package:

Verify the shipping address on your order.
Check around the delivery location and with anyone else at the address.
Look for an attempted-delivery notice.
Contact your local postal service or carrier.
Allow up to 36 hours after the package is marked Delivered, as some packages may be marked delivered before they arrive.
Contact TCGplayer Customer Service if the package still cannot be located.

If Your Package Does Not Have Tracking

Contact the seller through your Order History as soon as possible.

You should also:

Verify your shipping address.
Check around the delivery location.
Ask household members or neighbors if they received the package.
Contact your local post office or customs agency to see if the package is being held.

If the seller does not respond within two business days, contact TCGplayer Customer Service for assistance.

Refused Items

If you refuse an order due to customs fees being owed, sellers are not obligated to issue a full refund. If the item is returned to the seller, they can issue a partial refund minus shipping fees. If the item is not returned to the seller, they are not obligated to issue a refund at all. Remember, customs fees are your responsibility as the buyer.

Marketplace sellers will communicate in English. Use clear, simple messages and a trusted translation tool when needed. Keep all order-related communication in the TCGplayer Message Center so Customer Experience can review it if assistance is required.

Still Have Questions?

International shopping options vary by country, so the best purchasing method may depend on where you live and what you're looking for.

Before purchasing:

Confirm your “Shipping To” country.
Check whether the listing ships directly to you.
Look for eligible TCGplayer Direct listings where available.
Consider package forwarding to access additional U.S. marketplace inventory.
Remember that all TCGplayer prices are displayed in USD.