Cardbase vs CardKing: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | CardKing |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 6.9 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10CardKing wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 7.9 / 10CardKing wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | CardKing |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CardKing’s rate page displayed ₦1,153.23 per dollar and stated that physical cards and e-codes had the same rate. That would give an expected payout of ₦11,532.30 for our $10 card. The completed trade paid ₦8,520, equal to ₦852 per dollar. We therefore received ₦3,012.30 less than the payout calculated from the displayed rate. |
| 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, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| 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. | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or CardKing better overall?
CardKing 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 CardKing?
Cardbase rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 6.9 for CardKing. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or CardKing?
CardKing 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 CardKing?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 3 minutes at Cardbase when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardbase or CardKing?
Use Cardbase if the rate matters most, and CardKing if you want the trade completed quickly. Cardbase scored higher on gift card rates and CardKing scored higher on payout speed.