Apexpay vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Apexpay | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.1 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 6.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Trade experience | 7.2 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.0 / 10Apexpay wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Apexpay wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 7.9 / 10Apexpay wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10Apexpay wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.7 / 10 | 8.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Apexpay | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | TradeCard paid ₦22,750.96 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, equal to about ₦1,137.55 per dollar. No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 16 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 2 minutes | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Apexpay requested a BVN, government-issued ID and selfie. The process took about two minutes and was approved. | TradeCard did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee was charged. | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Apexpay or TradeCard better overall?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
TradeCard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.1 for Apexpay and 8.7 for TradeCard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Apexpay or TradeCard?
TradeCard paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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 TradeCard?
Apexpay replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Apexpay and 5 minutes at TradeCard when we contacted them during testing.