Cardbase vs PGold: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10PGold wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | PGold processed our $50 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,000 per dollar and paid ₦50,000. The separate bank withdrawal took 7 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 7 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 3 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. | PGold did not require completed identity verification during our test. BVN and selfie fields were listed, but they were not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or PGold better overall?
Cardbase is better overall. It scores 7.8 out of 10 against 7.3 for PGold, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardbase or PGold?
Cardbase rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 7.2 for PGold. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or PGold?
Cardbase paid out faster in our test: 4 minutes to complete the trade against 6 minutes on PGold. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.