Basewallet vs LegitCards: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | LegitCards |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.3 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 3.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 9.0 / 10LegitCards wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Basewallet wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Basewallet wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | LegitCards |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The tested $20 US Razer Gold e-code was quoted at ₦1,120 per dollar. The expected value, wallet credit and final bank payment were all ₦22,400. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 1 hour 31 minutes |
| 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, 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. | Legit Card did not request identity verification during our test. We created the account using an email address, phone number, full name, and password. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded during our test. Legit Cards displayed ₦22,400 for the trade, credited ₦22,400 to the wallet, and the researcher received ₦22,400 in their bank account. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or LegitCards better overall?
Basewallet is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 6.3 for LegitCards, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or LegitCards?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 8.3 for LegitCards. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or LegitCards?
Basewallet paid out faster in our test: 9 minutes to complete the trade against 1 hour 31 minutes on LegitCards. 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 LegitCards?
LegitCards replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at LegitCards and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.