Basewallet vs Cardsale: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.4 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Basewallet wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Basewallet wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CardSale offered ₦1,072.73 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The displayed payout was ₦10,738.02, and ₦10,738 reached the bank after rounding. No withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 2 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, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, 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. | CardSale did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with an email address, phone number and password and were able to continue without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | No withdrawal fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or Cardsale better overall?
They are level. Both Basewallet and Cardsale score 8.1 out of 10 in our latest tests, so the choice comes down to the individual dimensions in the table above.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or Cardsale?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 7.4 for Cardsale. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or Cardsale?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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 Cardsale?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Basewallet or Cardsale?
Use Basewallet if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. Basewallet scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.