Basewallet vs Migo: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | Migo |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10 | 9.3 / 10Migo wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Migo wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Migo wins |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Migo wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Basewallet wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Migo wins |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 3.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10 | 9.4 / 10Migo wins |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | Migo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Migo displayed a rate of ₦1,155 per dollar for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and final bank amount were both ₦11,550. No fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 5 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, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, 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. | Migo did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, phone number, username and password. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded during our test. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or Migo better overall?
Basewallet is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.4 for Migo, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or Migo?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 9.3 for Migo, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or Migo?
Migo paid out faster in our test: 3 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 Migo?
Migo replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at Migo and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.