Basewallet vs Payora: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | Payora |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.1 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10Basewallet wins | N/A |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10Basewallet wins | 1.9 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.3 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | Payora |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Payora displayed ₦966.373 per dollar and an expected payout of ₦9,663.73 for our $10 Razer Gold e-code. The card was rejected, so no rate was actually received and no payout was made. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | Not tested |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | Not recorded |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | Not tested |
| KYC time | 15 minutes | 10 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 | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, GameStop, Google Play, Razer Gold, 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. | Payora requested a BVN, home address, full name, date of birth, gender and state of origin. Approval took about one minute, but the full process took about ten minutes because the app crashed twice. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | No completed payout was available because the card was rejected. Payora showed a minimum withdrawal of ₦500 during the test. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or Payora better overall?
Basewallet is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 5.8 for Payora, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or Payora?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 7.1 for Payora. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Is verification quicker on Basewallet or Payora?
Payora verified us more quickly, taking 10 minutes against 15 minutes on Basewallet.