Cardbase vs Jeroid: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Jeroid |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.6 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.6 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Jeroid wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10 | 9.3 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Jeroid |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Jeroid displayed ₦1,090 per dollar for the $20 USA Razer Gold e-code and credited ₦21,800 to the wallet. It deducted a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 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 | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| 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. | KYC was required. Jeroid uses phone number and email verification at Level 1, BVN at Level 2, and a government-issued ID with a selfie at Level 3. The verification completed during the test was approved in approximately two minutes. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | Jeroid credited ₦21,800 to the wallet after the test trade. It charged a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 was sent to the researcher's bank account. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Jeroid better overall?
Jeroid 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 Jeroid?
Cardbase rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 7.6 for Jeroid. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Jeroid?
Jeroid 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.
Which has faster customer support, Cardbase or Jeroid?
Cardbase replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardbase and 5 minutes at Jeroid when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardbase or Jeroid?
Use Cardbase if the rate matters most, and Jeroid if you want the trade completed quickly. Cardbase scored higher on gift card rates and Jeroid scored higher on payout speed.