Cardbase vs Cardsoon: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Cardsoon |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10 | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardsoon 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 / 10Cardbase wins | 6.5 / 10 |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 3.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.1 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Cardsoon |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Cardsoon processed our $20 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,149.80 per dollar and paid ₦22,996. The separate bank withdrawal took 2 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 3 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. | Cardsoon did not require completed identity verification during our test. A BVN field was listed, but it was not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Cardsoon better overall?
Cardbase is better overall. It scores 7.8 out of 10 against 6.9 for Cardsoon, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardbase or Cardsoon?
Cardsoon rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 9.1 for Cardsoon. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Cardsoon?
Cardsoon 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.