Cardcosmic vs Carding: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardcosmic | Carding |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.8 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.3 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.5 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.9 / 10Carding wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 6.0 / 10Carding wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.6 / 10 | 9.1 / 10Carding wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardcosmic | Carding |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The tested $10 US Razer Gold e-code paid ₦10,589, giving an effective rate of ₦1,058.90 per dollar. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| 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, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, 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. | Carding did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, phone number and password. |
| 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 trading or withdrawal fee was recorded during our test. The expected payout, settlement amount and final bank payment were all ₦10,589. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardcosmic or Carding better overall?
Carding is better overall. It scores 7.9 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 Carding?
Cardcosmic rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.8 for Cardcosmic and 7.3 for Carding. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which has faster customer support, Cardcosmic or Carding?
Carding replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Carding and 3 minutes at Cardcosmic when we contacted them during testing.