Cardbase vs Vivakard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardbase | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Trade experience | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 9.5 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10Cardbase wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardbase | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Vivakard displayed a rate of ₦1,147 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦11,478 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The researcher received ₦12,000, including a bonus whose amount and basis were not specified. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 4 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 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 | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, 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. | Vivakard did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with a name, email address and password and were able to trade without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | No fee was recorded during our test | No fee observed |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardbase or Vivakard better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 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 Vivakard?
Vivakard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Cardbase and 9.0 for Vivakard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardbase or Vivakard?
Vivakard 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 Vivakard?
Vivakard replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Vivakard and 3 minutes at Cardbase when we contacted them during testing.