Cardbase vs LegitCards: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | LegitCards |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.3 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 3.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | LegitCards |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The tested $20 US Razer Gold e-code was quoted at ₦1,120 per dollar. The expected value, wallet credit and final bank payment were all ₦22,400. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 1 hour 31 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 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 | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, 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. | Legit Card did not request identity verification during our test. We created the account using an email address, phone number, full name, and password. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded during our test. Legit Cards displayed ₦22,400 for the trade, credited ₦22,400 to the wallet, and the researcher received ₦22,400 in their bank account. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or LegitCards better overall?
Cardbase is better overall. It scores 7.8 out of 10 against 6.3 for LegitCards, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardbase or LegitCards?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 8.3 for LegitCards, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or LegitCards?
Cardbase paid out faster in our test: 4 minutes to complete the trade against 1 hour 31 minutes on LegitCards. 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 LegitCards?
LegitCards replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at LegitCards and 3 minutes at Cardbase when we contacted them during testing.