Cardcosmic vs Jeroid: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardcosmic | Jeroid |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.8 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.6 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.5 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.6 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.6 / 10 | 9.3 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardcosmic | Jeroid |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Jeroid displayed ₦1,090 per dollar for the $20 USA Razer Gold e-code and credited ₦21,800 to the wallet. It deducted a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 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 | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, 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. | KYC was required. Jeroid uses phone number and email verification at Level 1, BVN at Level 2, and a government-issued ID with a selfie at Level 3. The verification completed during the test was approved in approximately two minutes. |
| 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. | Jeroid credited ₦21,800 to the wallet after the test trade. It charged a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 was sent to the researcher's bank account. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardcosmic or Jeroid better overall?
Jeroid 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 Jeroid?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 7.8 for Cardcosmic and 7.6 for Jeroid, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which has faster customer support, Cardcosmic or Jeroid?
Cardcosmic replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardcosmic and 5 minutes at Jeroid when we contacted them during testing.