Basewallet vs Nosh: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | Nosh |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.3 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 6.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.8 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | Nosh |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | A $20 US Razer Gold e-code was tested. Nosh displayed a rate of ₦1,120 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦22,400. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 12 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 15 minutes | 3 hours |
| 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, Google Play, Nike, 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. | Nosh used two verification stages during the test. Level 1 required a BVN and facial verification and was completed in less than one minute. Level 2 requested a government-issued ID, occupation and proof of address. The complete verification process was approved after approximately three hours. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | Nosh displayed an expected payout of ₦22,400 for the tested $20 Razer Gold e-code. After the trade, ₦22,350 reached the researcher’s bank account. The ₦50 difference was recorded as a withdrawal processing fee. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or Nosh better overall?
Basewallet is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.9 for Nosh, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or Nosh?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 8.3 for Nosh. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or Nosh?
Basewallet paid out faster in our test: 9 minutes to complete the trade against 12 minutes on Nosh. 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 Nosh?
Nosh replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at Nosh and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Basewallet or Nosh?
Basewallet verified us more quickly, taking 15 minutes against 3 hours on Nosh.