Cardbase vs Cardify Africa: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Cardify Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 6.8 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 3.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.5 / 10Cardify Africa wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardify Africa wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardify Africa wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardify Africa wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardify Africa wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.2 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Cardify Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Not recorded |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 14 hours 57 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 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, Razer Gold |
| 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. | The KYC process began with basic verification using a phone OTP and email address. Level 2 offered verification with either a BVN or NIN, while Level 3 required an accepted identity document, a selfie and a utility bill. The researcher completed the KYC process in five minutes. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | Cardify did not charge a fee for the gift card trade. The completed trade credited ₦14,000 to the researcher’s Cardify wallet. Cardify then charged a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦13,900 reached the researcher’s bank account. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Cardify Africa better overall?
Cardbase is better overall. It scores 7.8 out of 10 against 7.0 for Cardify Africa, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardbase or Cardify Africa?
Cardbase rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 6.8 for Cardify Africa. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Cardify Africa?
Cardbase paid out faster in our test: 4 minutes to complete the trade against 14 hours 57 minutes on Cardify Africa. 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 Cardify Africa?
Cardbase replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardbase and 5 minutes at Cardify Africa when we contacted them during testing.