Cardbase vs Nosh: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Nosh |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.3 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 6.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 7.0 / 10Nosh wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.8 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Nosh |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | A $20 US Razer Gold e-code was tested. Nosh displayed a rate of ₦1,120 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦22,400. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 12 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 3 hours |
| 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, 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. | Nosh used two verification stages during the test. Level 1 required a BVN and facial verification and was completed in less than one minute. Level 2 requested a government-issued ID, occupation and proof of address. The complete verification process was approved after approximately three hours. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | Nosh displayed an expected payout of ₦22,400 for the tested $20 Razer Gold e-code. After the trade, ₦22,350 reached the researcher’s bank account. The ₦50 difference was recorded as a withdrawal processing fee. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Nosh better overall?
Nosh is better overall. It scores 7.9 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 Nosh?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 8.3 for Nosh, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Nosh?
Cardbase paid out faster in our test: 4 minutes to complete the trade against 12 minutes on Nosh. 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 Nosh?
Cardbase replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardbase and 5 minutes at Nosh when we contacted them during testing.