Cardbase vs GC Buying: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.4 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | GC Buying displayed a rate of ₦1,115 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and amount received were both ₦11,150. No fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| 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, 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. | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | ₦5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or GC Buying better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 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 GC Buying?
Cardbase rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 8.2 for GC Buying. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or GC Buying?
Cardbase paid out faster in our test: 4 minutes to complete the trade against 10 minutes on GC Buying. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.