Cardbase vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| 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 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | SpaceTrade applied ₦1,130 per dollar to our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦22,600. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged, so ₦22,500 reached the bank. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 2 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 | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| 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. | SpaceTrade requested BVN or NIN for Level 2 and a selfie with a government-issued ID for Level 3. Approval took about 30 seconds for Level 2 and one minute for Level 3. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or SpaceTrade better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 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 SpaceTrade?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 8.6 for SpaceTrade, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or SpaceTrade?
Cardbase paid out faster in our test: 4 minutes to complete the trade against 8 minutes on SpaceTrade. 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at SpaceTrade and 3 minutes at Cardbase when we contacted them during testing.