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How to automate moving Trello cards between boards using Zapier


Hi,

Apologies if this question has been asked before but...

We have Board A, where when a card hits a certain list, it needs to move to Board B. However, Board A has 28 custom fields and Board B has 28 as well, meaning the cards won’t move between the boards as there are too many custom fields when using Butler to automate this. Once the card leaves Board A, it doesn’t require all 28 fields from Board A anymore, but Butler doesn’t allow me to remove fields when moving to another board. (or not that I know of)

I was thinking of using Zapier instead, so I can control which custom fields move and which don’t. The issue I’m having is that when I look at the triggers from Trello in Zapier, the only option that kind of fits the bill is to create a copy of the card on Board A to Board B.

For wider reporting purposes this isn’t the solution I’m after, the automation would need to move the card if it hits the list on Board A to Board B with less custom fields to ensure the reporting is correct.

I’m sure I’m missing something so I hope the community can help me with this conundrum!

Best answer by Troy TessaloneBest answer by Troy Tessalone

Hi ​@KimV84 

Try using this Zap action: Trello - Move Card to List

Moves a specific card to a list on a specific board.

 

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Troy Tessalone
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  • January 2, 2025

Hi ​@KimV84 

Try using this Zap action: Trello - Move Card to List

Moves a specific card to a list on a specific board.

 


SamB
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Hi there, ​@KimV84 👋

How did you get on with that Move Card to List action Troy suggested—were you able to use that to move the cards across the different boards as hoped?

Want to make sure you’re all set, so let us know if you need any further help at all!


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  • January 24, 2025

Hi, I managed it, there was a bug that didn’t show me the option you mentioned when I was trying to create this automation so once that was fixed, it was easy to do!


SamB
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  • January 27, 2025

Yay! 🎉 That’s fantastic news, ​@KimV84! I’m so glad ​@Troy Tessalone was able to help point you in the right direction here—thanks Troy! 🙌

Really pleased the bug was fixed quickly and that the Move Card to List action was easy to use. If there’s anything else we can help with, just let us know. 

In the meantime, happy Zapping! ⚡