Cardbase vs Cardgoal: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Cardgoal |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.8 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Cardgoal |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Cardgoal displayed a rate of ₦1,110.60 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and final amount received were both ₦11,106. No withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 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, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, 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. | Cardgoal did not ask us to complete identity verification. The account was created with an email address, and no BVN, ID or selfie was requested during our test. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No withdrawal fee observed |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Cardgoal better overall?
Cardgoal is better overall. It scores 8.0 out of 10 against 7.8 for Cardbase, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardbase or Cardgoal?
Cardbase rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 8.0 for Cardgoal. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Cardgoal?
Cardgoal 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 has faster customer support, Cardbase or Cardgoal?
Cardbase replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardbase and 5 minutes at Cardgoal when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardbase or Cardgoal?
Use Cardbase if the rate matters most, and Cardgoal if you want the trade completed quickly. Cardbase scored higher on gift card rates and Cardgoal scored higher on payout speed.