Cardcosmic vs Cardsoon: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardcosmic | Cardsoon |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.8 / 10 | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon 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 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 6.5 / 10 |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 3.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.6 / 10 | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardcosmic | Cardsoon |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Cardsoon processed our $20 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,149.80 per dollar and paid ₦22,996. The separate bank withdrawal took 2 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 3 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. | Cardsoon did not require completed identity verification during our test. A BVN field was listed, but it was not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| 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 bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardcosmic or Cardsoon better overall?
Cardcosmic is better overall. It scores 7.8 out of 10 against 6.9 for Cardsoon, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardcosmic or Cardsoon?
Cardsoon rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.8 for Cardcosmic and 9.1 for Cardsoon. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.