Basewallet vs Yesa: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Basewallet | Yesa |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.2 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.7 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Basewallet wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.3 / 10Basewallet wins | 9.2 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Basewallet | Yesa |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Yesa applied ₦1,099 per dollar to the successful $10 Razer Gold trade, producing ₦10,990. A ₦40 deduction reduced the bank payment to ₦10,950. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 9 minutes | 4 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 7 minutes | 6 minutes |
| KYC time | 15 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 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, Nike, Razer Gold, Sephora, 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. | Yesa requested a BVN, NIN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in under one minute. |
| Fee structure | ₦100 withdrawal fee | The trade produced ₦10,990. A ₦40 deduction reduced the final bank amount to ₦10,950. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Basewallet or Yesa better overall?
They are level. Both Basewallet and Yesa score 8.1 out of 10 in our latest tests, so the choice comes down to the individual dimensions in the table above.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Basewallet or Yesa?
Basewallet rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.2 for Basewallet and 7.7 for Yesa. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Basewallet or Yesa?
Yesa paid out faster in our test: 4 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 Yesa?
Yesa replied first. Support took 6 minutes to answer at Yesa and 7 minutes at Basewallet when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Basewallet or Yesa?
Yesa verified us more quickly, taking 5 minutes against 15 minutes on Basewallet.