Basewallet vs Gexipay: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | Gexipay |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.3 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Gexipay wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Gexipay wins |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10 | 9.4 / 10Gexipay wins |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | Gexipay |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Gexipay displayed a rate of ₦1,120 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade credited ₦11,200 to the wallet. After the ₦100 withdrawal fee, ₦11,100 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 4 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 15 minutes | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| 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 | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, 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. | Gexipay requested BVN, NIN, a selfie, proof of address, home address and date of birth. Verification took about two hours and 30 minutes and was approved. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | ₦100 withdrawal fee |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦10 |
| Maximum trade | Not recorded | ₦500 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or Gexipay better overall?
Basewallet is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.6 for Gexipay, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or Gexipay?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 8.3 for Gexipay. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or Gexipay?
Gexipay paid out faster in our test: 4 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 Gexipay?
Gexipay replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at Gexipay and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Basewallet or Gexipay?
Basewallet verified us more quickly, taking 15 minutes against 2 hours 30 minutes on Gexipay.