Cardbase vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 5.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10Cardbase wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ValueSwap displayed a payout of ₦11,215 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,121.50 per $1. The wallet received ₦11,215. After a ₦50 withdrawal deduction, ₦11,165 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 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, 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. | ValueSwap did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address and password, while the referral and country fields were optional. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or ValueSwap better overall?
Cardbase is better overall. It scores 7.8 out of 10 against 7.3 for ValueSwap, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardbase or ValueSwap?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 8.5 for ValueSwap, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap paid out faster in our test: 3 minutes 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 ValueSwap?
Cardbase replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardbase and 5 minutes at ValueSwap when we contacted them during testing.