Cardbase vs Pandar: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Pandar |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Pandar wins |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10Pandar wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Pandar wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Pandar |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Pandar displayed a rate of ₦1,130 per $1 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade credited ₦22,600 to the wallet. After the ₦150 withdrawal fee, ₦22,450 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bant 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, Google Play, Nike, 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. | Pandar asked us to provide BVN, NIN and proof of address. The verification was approved immediately. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | 150 |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | ₦10 |
| Maximum trade | Not recorded | ₦500 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Pandar better overall?
Pandar is better overall. It scores 8.3 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 Pandar?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 8.6 for Pandar, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Pandar?
Pandar paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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 Pandar?
Cardbase replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardbase and 5 minutes at Pandar when we contacted them during testing.