Basewallet vs Cardgoal: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | Cardgoal |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Basewallet wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.8 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | Cardgoal |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Basewallet displayed a rate of ₦1,150.12 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦23,002.40 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The wallet received ₦23,002. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged. | Cardgoal displayed a rate of ₦1,110.60 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and final amount received were both ₦11,106. No withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 15 minutes | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Basewallet asked for BVN, a government-issued ID and proof of address. We completed the BVN and NIN stages, including two selfies, in about 15 minutes. We couldn't complete the address stage because the state list didn't load. | Cardgoal did not ask us to complete identity verification. The account was created with an email address, and no BVN, ID or selfie was requested during our test. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | No withdrawal fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or Cardgoal better overall?
Basewallet is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 8.0 for Cardgoal, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or Cardgoal?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 8.0 for Cardgoal. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or Cardgoal?
Cardgoal paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 9 minutes on Basewallet. 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, Basewallet or Cardgoal?
Cardgoal replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at Cardgoal and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Basewallet or Cardgoal?
Use Basewallet if the rate matters most, and Cardgoal if you want the trade completed quickly. Basewallet scored higher on gift card rates and Cardgoal scored higher on payout speed.