Looking for other ways to say best regards? “Best regards” is a safe way to end an email, but it can feel the same every time. A different closing can sound warmer, more formal, or more casual.
Here are 19 simple email closings, grouped by situation. Choose the one that fits your reader and your message.
Other Ways to Say Best Regards in Formal Emails
Use these in official letters, job applications, and emails to people you do not know.
- Yours sincerely, Use it when you know the person’s name (“Dear Mr. Khan”).
- Yours faithfully, Use it when you do not know the name (“Dear Sir or Madam”). It is more common in British English.
- Respectfully, Good for very formal or official letters.
- With kind regards, A polite and soft formal closing.
- Sincerely, A classic choice, common in American English.
Other Ways to Say Best Regards at Work
These fit emails to your boss, team, or clients.
- Kind regards, Friendly and professional. A great everyday choice.
- Warm regards, A little warmer than “kind regards.”
- Thank you, Good when you are asking for something.
- With appreciation, Use it when someone has helped you.
- I look forward to your reply, Good when you need an answer. For more phrases like this, see other ways to say I look forward to it.
Casual Ways to End an Email
These are good for coworkers and people you know well.
- Thanks, Short, simple, and very common.
- Cheers, Friendly, common in the UK and Australia.
- Take care, Soft and kind.
- All the best, Warm and polite.
- Talk soon, Good when you will speak again soon.
Friendly and Warm Email Closings
Use these for friends, family, or people you feel close to.
- Warmly, Gentle and personal.
- Best wishes, Good for kind messages or special days.
- Wishing you the best, A caring way to end a note.
- Have a great day, Simple and cheerful.
An Example Closing
Here is how a closing looks at the end of an email:
Thank you for your help with the report. I look forward to your reply.
Kind regards,
Sam
Notice the comma after the closing and the name on a new line. Closings can also be a good place to say thanks. For more ideas, read our guide on other ways to say thank you.
Other Ways to Say Best Regards: Quick FAQ
What is the difference between “best regards” and “kind regards”?
They are very close. “Kind regards” feels a little softer, and “best regards” feels a bit more neutral. Both are polite and safe for work emails.
What is the difference between “yours sincerely” and “yours faithfully”?
Use “yours sincerely” when you know the person’s name. Use “yours faithfully” when you start with “Dear Sir or Madam.”
Is “cheers” okay in a work email?
It is fine in casual or friendly work emails, mostly in the UK and Australia. For formal emails, “kind regards” is safer.
Final Thoughts
Now you have many other ways to say best regards, from very formal closings to warm, friendly ones. The right choice depends on who you are writing to and what you want to say.
If you are not sure, “kind regards” works in most work emails. For friends, simple words like “take care” or “talk soon” feel natural.
A good closing is small, but it leaves a kind last impression on your reader. If you are writing about upcoming news, you may also like these other ways to say stay tuned.