Want to make sure your card arrives right on time—whether it’s for a birthday, holiday, anniversary, or just because? With Handwrytten, you can schedule cards to be mailed days, months, or even years in advance!
Here’s how to schedule a handwritten card, step by step, plus a few pro tips to help you get the timing just right.
Head to handwrytten.com and log in to get started.
Browse our wide selection of cards and choose one that fits the occasion—or the personality of the recipient.
Write your personalized note. Remember, our robots write it all in real pen, so it truly looks handwritten!
Need inspiration?
Browse our message templates for birthdays, thank yous, holidays, and more. Use them as-is or tweak to make them your own—perfect if you’re feeling stuck or want a little writing guidance!
This takes you to the page where you’ll confirm delivery details and set your send date.
At the top left of the next page, look for the “Requested Send Date” field.
📝 Pro Tip: Scheduling cards for major holidays? Try to future-date them at least 1 week ahead to account for postal delays.
Double-check that everything’s accurate—you don’t want your card going on an unplanned adventure!
📝 Pro Tip: If you’re sending to a new recipient, save their info to your address book for faster future sending.
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Review your order, then click “Add to Basket.” You can add multiple future-dated cards in one order!
When everything’s ready, check out as usual and let us take it from there.
The “Requested Send Date” is the day your card enters our processing queue—not necessarily the date it hits the mailbox.
Once it enters our system, it goes through:
This usually takes 1–3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. After that, USPS takes over.
📝 Pro Tip: Planning for a specific delivery date? Count backwards:
So when thinking about how to schedule a handwritten card, timing is everything!
Once you know how to schedule a handwritten card, the possibilities are endless:
📝 Pro Tip: Businesses can also integrate with Handwrytten’s API to automate future sends at scale!
Now that you know how to schedule a handwritten card, you’re ready to plan thoughtful moments in advance—without the stress of remembering at the last minute.
💬 Can I cancel or change a scheduled card after placing my order?
Yes—if your card hasn’t started processing yet. Check your Handwrytten account under “Order History.” If you see a “Cancel” option next to your order, you can cancel it and resubmit with any changes. If the cancel option doesn’t appear, that means your order is already in processing and edits or cancellations are no longer possible.
💬 Will the recipient see that I scheduled the card in advance?
Nope! There’s no indication on the envelope or card that it was scheduled ahead of time. It looks like you perfectly timed it all on your own.
💬 Can I schedule cards for international delivery?
Yes, you can! Keep in mind that international mail usually takes longer—often 7 to 30 business days, and delivery times can be further extended during peak holiday seasons or due to customs delays. To ensure timely arrival, we recommend scheduling your international cards well in advance.
💬 What happens if the scheduled send date falls on a weekend or holiday?
If your selected send date falls on a non-processing day (like a weekend or U.S. holiday), your card will enter our queue on the next available business day.
💬 Can I schedule a card from the Handwrytten mobile app?
Yes! You can schedule future-dated cards using both the desktop and mobile versions of Handwrytten. The steps and calendar tools work the same way on each.
If you need help scheduling or planning your outreach strategy, reach out to us—we’re here to help.
📬 Contact Support: contact@handwrytten.com
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