Cardcosmic vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardcosmic | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.8 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10TradeCard 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 | 7.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.6 / 10 | 8.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardcosmic | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | TradeCard paid ₦22,750.96 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, equal to about ₦1,137.55 per dollar. No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 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, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, 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. | TradeCard 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 TradeCard better overall?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
TradeCard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.8 for Cardcosmic and 8.7 for TradeCard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardcosmic or TradeCard?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
Cardcosmic replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardcosmic and 5 minutes at TradeCard when we contacted them during testing.