Cardbase vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | TradeCard paid ₦22,750.96 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, equal to about ₦1,137.55 per dollar. No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 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, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, 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. | TradeCard did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or TradeCard better overall?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 8.7 for TradeCard, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or TradeCard?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
Cardbase replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardbase and 5 minutes at TradeCard when we contacted them during testing.