Basewallet vs JaraGift: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | JaraGift |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10 | 9.4 / 10JaraGift wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 6.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10JaraGift wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Basewallet wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | JaraGift |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | JaraGift processed our $20 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,168.75 per dollar and paid ₦23,375. The separate bank withdrawal took 25 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 17 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 25 minutes |
| 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, 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. | JaraGift did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, username and password. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | No separate trading or bank-payment fee was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or JaraGift better overall?
Basewallet is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.4 for JaraGift, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or JaraGift?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 9.4 for JaraGift, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or JaraGift?
Basewallet paid out faster in our test: 9 minutes to complete the trade against 17 minutes on JaraGift. 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 JaraGift?
JaraGift replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at JaraGift and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.