Cardgoal vs Cardsale: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardgoal | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.4 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Overall | 8.0 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardgoal | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | CardSale offered ₦1,072.73 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The displayed payout was ₦10,738.02, and ₦10,738 reached the bank after rounding. No withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| 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. | CardSale did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with an email address, phone number and password and were able to continue without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No withdrawal fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardgoal or Cardsale better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 8.0 for Cardgoal, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardgoal or Cardsale?
Cardgoal rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.0 for Cardgoal and 7.4 for Cardsale. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardgoal or Cardsale?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 2 minutes on Cardgoal. 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, Cardgoal or Cardsale?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 5 minutes at Cardgoal when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardgoal or Cardsale?
Use Cardgoal if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. Cardgoal scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.