Apexpay vs Jeroid: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Apexpay | Jeroid |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.1 / 10Apexpay wins | 7.6 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 6.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Trade experience | 7.2 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10Apexpay wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Apexpay wins | 7.6 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Jeroid wins |
| App reviews | 8.7 / 10 | 9.3 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Apexpay | Jeroid |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Jeroid displayed ₦1,090 per dollar for the $20 USA Razer Gold e-code and credited ₦21,800 to the wallet. It deducted a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 16 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Xbox | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | Apexpay requested a BVN, government-issued ID and selfie. The process took about two minutes and was approved. | KYC was required. Jeroid uses phone number and email verification at Level 1, BVN at Level 2, and a government-issued ID with a selfie at Level 3. The verification completed during the test was approved in approximately two minutes. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee was charged. | Jeroid credited ₦21,800 to the wallet after the test trade. It charged a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 was sent to the researcher's bank account. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Apexpay or Jeroid better overall?
Jeroid is better overall. It scores 8.1 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 Jeroid?
Apexpay rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.1 for Apexpay and 7.6 for Jeroid. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Apexpay or Jeroid?
Jeroid paid out faster in our test: 2 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 Jeroid?
Apexpay replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Apexpay and 5 minutes at Jeroid when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Apexpay or Jeroid?
Use Apexpay if the rate matters most, and Jeroid if you want the trade completed quickly. Apexpay scored higher on gift card rates and Jeroid scored higher on payout speed.