Cardbase vs Prestmit: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Prestmit |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Prestmit |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Prestmit displayed ₦1,145 per dollar for the $20 USA Razer Gold e-code and credited ₦22,900 to the wallet. A ₦50 withdrawal fee was deducted, so the bank received ₦22,850. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 7 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| 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. | Prestmit required the researcher's full name, date of birth, phone number and BVN for the KYC completed during this test. The verification was approved in one minute. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | Prestmit credited ₦22,900 to the researcher's wallet after the tested gift card trade. It charged a ₦50 withdrawal fee, so ₦22,850 was sent to the researcher's bank account. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Prestmit better overall?
Prestmit is better overall. It scores 8.6 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 Prestmit?
Prestmit rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 8.9 for Prestmit. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Prestmit?
Cardbase paid out faster in our test: 4 minutes to complete the trade against 7 minutes on Prestmit. 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 Prestmit?
Prestmit replied first. Support took 1 minute to answer at Prestmit and 3 minutes at Cardbase when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardbase or Prestmit?
Use Prestmit if the rate matters most, and Cardbase if you want the trade completed quickly. Prestmit scored higher on gift card rates and Cardbase scored higher on payout speed.