Apexpay vs GC Buying: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Apexpay | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.1 / 10 | 8.2 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Payout speed | 6.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Trade experience | 7.2 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Security & trust | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| App reviews | 8.7 / 10Apexpay wins | 8.4 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Apexpay | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | The payout for our $50 US Razer Gold e-code was ₦55,600, giving an actual rate of ₦1,112 per dollar. | GC Buying displayed a rate of ₦1,115 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and amount received were both ₦11,150. No fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 16 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Xbox | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Apexpay requested a BVN, government-issued ID and selfie. The process took about two minutes and was approved. | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee was charged. | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Apexpay or GC Buying better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.8 for Apexpay, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Apexpay or GC Buying?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.1 for Apexpay and 8.2 for GC Buying, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Apexpay or GC Buying?
GC Buying paid out faster in our test: 10 minutes to complete the trade against 16 minutes on Apexpay. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.
Which has faster customer support, Apexpay or GC Buying?
Apexpay replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Apexpay and 3 minutes at GC Buying when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Apexpay or GC Buying?
GC Buying verified us more quickly, taking 1 minute against 2 minutes on Apexpay.