Cardbase vs Cardsale: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.4 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardsale 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 | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 7.9 / 10Cardsale wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CardSale offered ₦1,072.73 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The displayed payout was ₦10,738.02, and ₦10,738 reached the bank after rounding. No withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 1 minute |
| 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, 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. | CardSale did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with an email address, phone number and password and were able to continue without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No withdrawal fee observed |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Cardsale better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 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 Cardsale?
Cardbase rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 7.4 for Cardsale. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Cardsale?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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 Cardsale?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 3 minutes at Cardbase when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardbase or Cardsale?
Use Cardbase if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. Cardbase scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.