Cardbase vs Carding: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Carding |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.3 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Carding wins |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.9 / 10Carding wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 6.0 / 10Carding wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Carding wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Carding wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.1 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Carding |
|---|---|---|
| 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 $10 US Razer Gold e-code paid ₦10,589, giving an effective rate of ₦1,058.90 per dollar. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 2 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. | Carding did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, phone number and password. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded during our test. The expected payout, settlement amount and final bank payment were all ₦10,589. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Carding better overall?
Carding is better overall. It scores 7.9 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 Carding?
Cardbase rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 7.3 for Carding. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Carding?
Carding 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 Carding?
Carding replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Carding and 3 minutes at Cardbase when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardbase or Carding?
Use Cardbase if the rate matters most, and Carding if you want the trade completed quickly. Cardbase scored higher on gift card rates and Carding scored higher on payout speed.