Thank You Cards UK: Wording For Every Kind Of Thank You

Thank you cards: wording, timing and who to send one to

A thank you card only fails in one way: being vague. Name the thing, say what it did for you, and the card does its job in two sentences.

Our thank you cards are printed in the UK, blank inside, and posted first class - usually the same working day.

Thank you cards, posted today

Blank inside, kraft envelope, printed in the UK and posted first class.

Yoda Best Multi-Occasion Greeting Card Yoda Best Multi-Occasion Greeting Card £3.87 Minimalist white greeting card featuring bold 'World's Best Boss' typography in a clean black font. World's Best Boss Greetings Card £3.87 Guinness themed thank you card with a pint of stout illustration and the pun text Tanks A Million. Tanks A Million (Guinness Themed Thank You Card) £3.87 Thank you and well done greeting card featuring a star design and the wording "You're a Star". You're a Star (Thank You or Well Done Card) £3.87 Thank you card showing an illustrated pint of Guinness with a cheeky message about celebrating with a stout. Thank You! (This Calls For a Guinness Thank You Card) £3.87 Thank You Gold Foil Velvet Greeting Card (A6) Thank You Gold Foil Velvet Greeting Card (A6) £4.49

Shop thank you cards

Thank you wording that works

  • Thank you for the vouchers - they went straight on books, which you probably guessed.
  • Thank you for stepping in last week. It made a genuinely rotten month easier.
  • Thank you for a brilliant year with him. He talks about your class constantly.
  • Thank you for coming all that way, and for the gift. It's already in use.
  • Small card, big thank you. We couldn't have done the day without you.

Timing

  • Gifts: within two weeks.
  • Weddings: within a month of getting back.
  • Teachers: last day of term, or the first day back.
  • Help during a hard time: whenever you have the energy. Late is fine.

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Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a thank you card?

Name the gift or the favour, say what difference it made, and finish warmly. Two or three sentences is the right length.

How soon should you send a thank you card?

Within two weeks for gifts and within a month for wedding presents. A late thank you is still better than none.

Are thank you cards still expected in the UK?

For weddings, teachers and anything posted to you, yes. A written card is still the thing people keep on the fridge.

How fast do the cards arrive?

Orders placed on a working day are usually posted the same day. First Class is normally next working day; Second Class is meant to take two working days but can take up to five.