Cardbase vs Cardtonic: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Cardtonic |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 9.4 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Cardtonic |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Cardtonic processed our $5 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,175 per dollar and paid ₦5,875. The displayed and received amounts matched, and no selling or bank-payment deduction 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 | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 4 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Wallet balance |
| 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, 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. | Cardtonic has basic and advanced KYC levels. Basic KYC required a date of birth, BVN and a clear selfie. Advanced KYC required a valid government-issued ID and proof of address. Both levels took six minutes to complete. Advanced KYC was approved in four minutes. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No selling or bank-withdrawal fee was recorded during the tested transaction. Cardtonic displayed an expected payout of ₦5,875 for the $5 Razer Gold e-code, and the researcher received ₦5,875. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Cardtonic better overall?
Cardtonic is better overall. It scores 9.2 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 Cardtonic?
Cardtonic rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 9.5 for Cardtonic. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Cardtonic?
Cardtonic 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.