Cardcosmic vs Cardsale: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardcosmic | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.8 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.4 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins |
| 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 | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.6 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardcosmic | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CardSale offered ₦1,072.73 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The displayed payout was ₦10,738.02, and ₦10,738 reached the bank after rounding. No withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| 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, 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. | CardSale did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with an email address, phone number and password and were able to continue without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| 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 Cardsale better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 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 Cardsale?
Cardcosmic rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.8 for Cardcosmic and 7.4 for Cardsale. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardcosmic or Cardsale?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 2 minutes on Cardcosmic. 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, Cardcosmic or Cardsale?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 3 minutes at Cardcosmic when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardcosmic or Cardsale?
Use Cardcosmic if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. Cardcosmic scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.