Cardcosmic vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardcosmic | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.8 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 5.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 9.0 / 10Cardcosmic wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.6 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 7.8 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardcosmic | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ValueSwap displayed a payout of ₦11,215 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,121.50 per $1. The wallet received ₦11,215. After a ₦50 withdrawal deduction, ₦11,165 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank Transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| 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, Google Play, 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. | ValueSwap did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address and password, while the referral and country fields were optional. |
| 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. | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardcosmic or ValueSwap better overall?
Cardcosmic is better overall. It scores 7.8 out of 10 against 7.3 for ValueSwap, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardcosmic or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.8 for Cardcosmic and 8.5 for ValueSwap. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardcosmic or ValueSwap?
Cardcosmic paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 3 minutes on ValueSwap. 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 ValueSwap?
Cardcosmic replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardcosmic and 5 minutes at ValueSwap when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardcosmic or ValueSwap?
Use ValueSwap if the rate matters most, and Cardcosmic if you want the trade completed quickly. ValueSwap scored higher on gift card rates and Cardcosmic scored higher on payout speed.