Basewallet vs Vivakard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Basewallet wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Basewallet wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Vivakard displayed a rate of ₦1,147 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦11,478 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The researcher received ₦12,000, including a bonus whose amount and basis were not specified. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 2 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, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, 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. | Vivakard did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with a name, email address and password and were able to trade without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | No fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or Vivakard better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 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 Vivakard?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 9.0 for Vivakard, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or Vivakard?
Vivakard paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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 Vivakard?
Vivakard replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Vivakard and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.