Cardbase vs Iraters: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Iraters |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 4.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10 | 9.8 / 10Iraters wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Iraters |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Iraters displayed a payout of ₦11,100 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,110 per $1. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 32 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 32 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 35 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, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, 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. | Iraters did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address, phone number, password and date of birth, but no BVN, ID or selfie was requested. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | a fee of 100 was deducted |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Iraters better overall?
Cardbase is better overall. It scores 7.8 out of 10 against 5.1 for Iraters, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardbase or Iraters?
Cardbase rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 7.9 for Iraters. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Iraters?
Cardbase paid out faster in our test: 4 minutes to complete the trade against 32 minutes on Iraters. 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 Iraters?
Cardbase replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardbase and 35 minutes at Iraters when we contacted them during testing.