Cardbase vs Cardcosmic: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Cardcosmic |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.8 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.6 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Cardcosmic |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | A rate of ₦1,130 per $1 was recorded for a $20 US Razer Gold e-code. Cardbase showed an expected payout of ₦22,600, and ₦22,600 was credited to the wallet. | The tested $20 US Razer Gold e-code was quoted at ₦1,107 per dollar. Cardcosmic displayed a sale price of ₦22,140, which matched the amount received in the bank. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 3 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, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Cardbase did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using a full name, email address, phone number and username. | Cardcosmic did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using a full name, email address, phone number and password. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No gift card trading fee was recorded during our test. Cardcosmic charged ₦100 to withdraw from the wallet to a bank account. The wallet balance before withdrawal was ₦22,240, and the researcher received ₦22,140 in the bank. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Cardcosmic better overall?
They are level. Both Cardbase and Cardcosmic score 7.8 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, Cardbase or Cardcosmic?
Cardbase rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 7.8 for Cardcosmic. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Cardcosmic?
Cardcosmic paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 4 minutes on Cardbase. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.
Which should I use, Cardbase or Cardcosmic?
Use Cardbase if the rate matters most, and Cardcosmic if you want the trade completed quickly. Cardbase scored higher on gift card rates and Cardcosmic scored higher on payout speed.