Cardgoal vs CardKing: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardgoal | CardKing |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 6.9 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10CardKing wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10 | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins |
| Overall | 8.0 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardgoal | CardKing |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Cardgoal displayed a rate of ₦1,110.60 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and final amount received were both ₦11,106. No withdrawal fee was recorded. | CardKing’s rate page displayed ₦1,153.23 per dollar and stated that physical cards and e-codes had the same rate. That would give an expected payout of ₦11,532.30 for our $10 card. The completed trade paid ₦8,520, equal to ₦852 per dollar. We therefore received ₦3,012.30 less than the payout calculated from the displayed rate. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | Cardgoal did not ask us to complete identity verification. The account was created with an email address, and no BVN, ID or selfie was requested during our test. | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardgoal or CardKing better overall?
Cardgoal is better overall. It scores 8.0 out of 10 against 7.9 for CardKing, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardgoal or CardKing?
Cardgoal rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.0 for Cardgoal and 6.9 for CardKing. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which has faster customer support, Cardgoal or CardKing?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 5 minutes at Cardgoal when we contacted them during testing.