Basewallet vs Jeroid: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | Jeroid |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.6 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.6 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Jeroid wins |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | Jeroid |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Jeroid displayed ₦1,090 per dollar for the $20 USA Razer Gold e-code and credited ₦21,800 to the wallet. It deducted a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 15 minutes | 2 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, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| 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. | KYC was required. Jeroid uses phone number and email verification at Level 1, BVN at Level 2, and a government-issued ID with a selfie at Level 3. The verification completed during the test was approved in approximately two minutes. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | Jeroid credited ₦21,800 to the wallet after the test trade. It charged a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 was sent to the researcher's bank account. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or Jeroid better overall?
They are level. Both Basewallet and Jeroid 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 Jeroid?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 7.6 for Jeroid. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or Jeroid?
Jeroid 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 Jeroid?
Jeroid replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at Jeroid and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Basewallet or Jeroid?
Jeroid verified us more quickly, taking 2 minutes against 15 minutes on Basewallet.