Basewallet vs GC Buying: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.4 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 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) | 9 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | 15 minutes | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, 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. | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or GC Buying better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 8.1 for Basewallet, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or GC Buying?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 8.2 for GC Buying. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or GC Buying?
Basewallet paid out faster in our test: 9 minutes to complete the trade against 10 minutes on GC Buying. 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 GC Buying?
GC Buying replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at GC Buying and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Basewallet or GC Buying?
GC Buying verified us more quickly, taking 1 minute against 15 minutes on Basewallet.