10 Best Online Card Stores UK 2022 | Funky Pigeon, MoonPig and More

For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:

1. Moonpig - Personalised Photo Upload Card for £3.49
2. Funky Pigeon - Just For You Black And Gold Card for £3.39
3. Cardology - 40th Birthday Tropical Pop Up Card for £10.00
4. thortful - Botanical Thank You Card With Chocolate for £8.71
5. The Curious Pancake - Sending Hedgehogs Greetings Card for £2.90

For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive selection of the 10 best, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of online card stores available and understand how our ranking was determined.

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1. Consider the Type of Card Store Based on Their Prices and Designs
2. Select a Company With an App to Buy on the Go
   
3. Choose a Fully-Customisable Photo Card for a Unique Offering 
   
4. Think About Dates and Delivery Timings
5. Pick an Environmentally-Friendly Card
   

Large online card stores like Funky Pigeon and Moonpig have thousands of different designs, and some even offer the opportunity to create your own fully customisable photo cards. They tend to have multiple shipping options and consistently offer excellent promotions.

The drawbacks to buying from a large company are often the lack of customer service and the quality of the card stock used, but depending on your priorities, this may not matter too much. There's also the amount of time it might take you to decide on a card since there are usually so many options!

An independent online retailer is a better choice if you're after bespoke, niche, and unusual greetings cards. Most have their own website but can also be found on e-commerce marketplaces like Etsy and Not On The High Street. 

Their customisation options may not be as extensive as large online stores, but they can provide much more of a personal touch. You'll often find homemade cards filled with beautiful handwritten messages, hand-drawn illustrations and even one-of-a-kind pop-up cards.

Select an online store with a well-designed and easy-to-navigate website. A straightforward, clean layout will make browsing, choosing, customising, and buying your greetings card an enjoyable shopping experience. 

A search bar is great for finding something specific, whilst toolbars need to be well-categorised by occasion and theme. If the company has a customisation tool, make sure the photo uploading is quick and straightforward. Many retailers also have a downloadable app, which is perfect for buying cards on the go.

This is a fabulous option if you have some great photos you want to share of times you have spent together. You can use these images with your own message, add an inside joke, or even write a poem to create a truly bespoke personal greeting card.

Moonpig is a great online retailer for this kind of project, whether you want something for a birthday, anniversary or a 'get well soon' moment. They have plenty of formats and styles to choose from, and the process is all done through their super easy-to-use website.

If you don't want to create the entire card, there are some great designs out there where you can just customise the front cover by adding their name or age. Scribbler has some great choices especially if you are looking to add a bit of humour!

Most of the large well-known online card retailers give you the option to write your own message on the inside. This is great for sending simple messages such as 'Happy Birthday' or 'Congratulations'; however, font and colour choices can be rather basic, generic and a little impersonal if you want to craft longer messages.

If you are looking to accompany your card with your own heartfelt sentiments, choose a company that will beautifully handwrite your message to create that real personal touch. Not sure what to write and need some inspiration? Online retailers like Hallmark have a library of messages for all occasions to help you out!

There will be times when you feel like a greetings card isn't quite enough, but you don't have time to shop for a present, or maybe you don't know the person that well and aren't sure what to get them. If that's the case, look for card companies that offer additional extras that you can add to the card order.

These could be things like a lovely box of chocolate truffles or a pretty bunch of flowers. Some even offer personalised items like keyrings or mugs that you can add a photo and message to as well. There are plenty of options if you want to add something extra!

Thinking of sending flowers for that special occasion too? Browse our 10 best letterbox flowers to help you find the perfect bouquet.

When ordering greetings cards, you need to consider the dates and delivery times to ensure it's received and opened in time. Most retailers offer a range of delivery options which we'll explain below.

• Postal Delivery: Choose the first-class option if you're running late and need next day delivery, or opt for a standard (often free) delivery if you have a little time as these can take around 3-5 days to arrive.

• E-Card: These are great if you want an eco-friendly option, need an emergency last-minute birthday or anniversary card, or you want to send something to a co-worker or someone you've only got an email address for.

• Calendar Reminder Service: This service is a life-saver if you're a forgetful person. Simply add all the dates and birthdays into their system in one go, and they'll send the card out for you when the time comes. Amazing!

For an eco-friendly option, look for companies that use certified FSC card stock, or recycled and recyclable cards. Many companies like Funky Pigeon have a range of cards whereby they will plant a tree for every card sold in that collection.

Many support national and local charities by donating a percentage of their profits or have a range of greeting cards that raise awareness and money for the nominated charity. 

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