Cardcosmic vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardcosmic | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.8 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.5 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.6 / 10 | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardcosmic | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | SpaceTrade applied ₦1,130 per dollar to our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦22,600. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged, so ₦22,500 reached the bank. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 2 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, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| 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. | SpaceTrade requested BVN or NIN for Level 2 and a selfie with a government-issued ID for Level 3. Approval took about 30 seconds for Level 2 and one minute for Level 3. |
| 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. | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardcosmic or SpaceTrade better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.8 for Cardcosmic and 8.6 for SpaceTrade. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardcosmic or SpaceTrade?
Cardcosmic paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 8 minutes on SpaceTrade. 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at SpaceTrade and 3 minutes at Cardcosmic when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardcosmic or SpaceTrade?
Use SpaceTrade if the rate matters most, and Cardcosmic if you want the trade completed quickly. SpaceTrade scored higher on gift card rates and Cardcosmic scored higher on payout speed.