Cardcosmic vs CardKing: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardcosmic | CardKing |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.8 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 6.9 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.5 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10CardKing wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.6 / 10 | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardcosmic | CardKing |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CardKing’s rate page displayed ₦1,153.23 per dollar and stated that physical cards and e-codes had the same rate. That would give an expected payout of ₦11,532.30 for our $10 card. The completed trade paid ₦8,520, equal to ₦852 per dollar. We therefore received ₦3,012.30 less than the payout calculated from the displayed rate. |
| 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, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| 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. | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address 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. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardcosmic or CardKing better overall?
CardKing 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 CardKing?
Cardcosmic rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.8 for Cardcosmic and 6.9 for CardKing. 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 CardKing?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 3 minutes at Cardcosmic when we contacted them during testing.