Cardbase vs Sekiapp: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Sekiapp |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10 | 8.8 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.9 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.1 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Sekiapp |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Sekiapp displayed ₦1,140 per dollar for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade value was ₦22,800. A ₦100 transaction fee and ₦50 VAT reduced the bank payment to ₦22,650. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| 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, Razer Gold, Steam, Vanilla |
| 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. | Sekiapp requested a name, date of birth, BVN and selfie before the dashboard was available. The process was approved in about 30 seconds. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | The $20 trade produced ₦22,800. A ₦100 transaction fee and ₦50 VAT were deducted, leaving ₦22,650. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Sekiapp better overall?
Sekiapp 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 Sekiapp?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 8.8 for Sekiapp, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Sekiapp?
Cardbase paid out faster in our test: 4 minutes to complete the trade against 6 minutes on Sekiapp. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.