IGCSE Cash-In of Grades: What It Means

“Cashing in” in IGCSE means asking the exam board to issue a certificate based on a chosen set of subject results. Until you cash in, you only have statement of results; after cashing in, you get the certificate that universities and employers usually want to see.

How It Works (Cambridge and Edexcel)

• You sit exams over one or more sessions (and possibly retakes).
• When you’re ready, you cash in a set of subject entries so the board produces a certificate with those grades.
• Cambridge: You normally cash in through your centre after the session; the certificate shows the grades for the subjects you cashed in.
• Edexcel: Similarly, you request certification for the combination of subjects you want on one certificate.

Why It Matters for Retakes

• If you retake a subject and do better, that new grade can be included when you cash in.
• You typically don’t have to cash in after the first sitting—you can wait until you’ve retaken and then cash in with your best grades.
• Check with your centre and board for the exact window to request certification (there are deadlines after results are released).

What Appears on the Certificate

• Subject names and grades (e.g. A*, A, B).
• Session (e.g. May/June 2026).
• The exam board (Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel).

Universities and employers generally accept the certificate as proof of your IGCSE qualifications.

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Tutopiya and Your IGCSE Goals

Tutopiya supports you through IGCSE and retakes so you can achieve the grades you need before cashing in. Learn more about Tutopiya’s IGCSE programmes.