Basewallet vs Sekiapp: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | Sekiapp |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.8 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Basewallet wins | 9.1 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | Sekiapp |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Sekiapp displayed ₦1,140 per dollar for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade value was ₦22,800. A ₦100 transaction fee and ₦50 VAT reduced the bank payment to ₦22,650. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | 15 minutes | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| 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, 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. | Sekiapp requested a name, date of birth, BVN and selfie before the dashboard was available. The process was approved in about 30 seconds. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | The $20 trade produced ₦22,800. A ₦100 transaction fee and ₦50 VAT were deducted, leaving ₦22,650. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or Sekiapp better overall?
Sekiapp is better overall. It scores 8.3 out of 10 against 8.1 for Basewallet, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or Sekiapp?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 8.8 for Sekiapp. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or Sekiapp?
Sekiapp paid out faster in our test: 6 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 Sekiapp?
Sekiapp replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Sekiapp and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Basewallet or Sekiapp?
Sekiapp verified us more quickly, taking 1 minute against 15 minutes on Basewallet.