Cardcosmic vs Cardgoal: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardcosmic | Cardgoal |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.8 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.5 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.6 / 10 | 8.8 / 10Cardgoal wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardcosmic | Cardgoal |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | The tested $20 US Razer Gold e-code was quoted at ₦1,107 per dollar. Cardcosmic displayed a sale price of ₦22,140, which matched the amount received in the bank. | Cardgoal displayed a rate of ₦1,110.60 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and final amount received were both ₦11,106. No withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 5 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, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Cardcosmic did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using a full name, email address, phone number and password. | Cardgoal did not ask us to complete identity verification. The account was created with an email address, and no BVN, ID or selfie was requested during our test. |
| Fee structure | No gift card trading fee was recorded during our test. Cardcosmic charged ₦100 to withdraw from the wallet to a bank account. The wallet balance before withdrawal was ₦22,240, and the researcher received ₦22,140 in the bank. | No withdrawal fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardcosmic or Cardgoal better overall?
Cardgoal is better overall. It scores 8.0 out of 10 against 7.8 for Cardcosmic, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardcosmic or Cardgoal?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 7.8 for Cardcosmic and 8.0 for Cardgoal, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which has faster customer support, Cardcosmic or Cardgoal?
Cardcosmic replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardcosmic and 5 minutes at Cardgoal when we contacted them during testing.