Basewallet vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Basewallet wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ValueSwap displayed a payout of ₦11,215 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,121.50 per $1. The wallet received ₦11,215. After a ₦50 withdrawal deduction, ₦11,165 reached the bank account. |
| 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, 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, 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. | ValueSwap did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address and password, while the referral and country fields were optional. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or ValueSwap better overall?
Basewallet is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.3 for ValueSwap, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or ValueSwap?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 8.5 for ValueSwap. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap 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 ValueSwap?
ValueSwap replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at ValueSwap and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Basewallet or ValueSwap?
Use Basewallet if the rate matters most, and ValueSwap if you want the trade completed quickly. Basewallet scored higher on gift card rates and ValueSwap scored higher on payout speed.