Cardgoal vs PGold: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardgoal | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.5 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10Cardgoal wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.0 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardgoal | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | PGold processed our $50 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,000 per dollar and paid ₦50,000. The separate bank withdrawal took 7 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 7 minutes |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 3 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, 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. | PGold did not require completed identity verification during our test. BVN and selfie fields were listed, but they were not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardgoal or PGold better overall?
Cardgoal is better overall. It scores 8.0 out of 10 against 7.3 for PGold, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardgoal or PGold?
Cardgoal rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.0 for Cardgoal and 7.2 for PGold. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardgoal or PGold?
Cardgoal paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 6 minutes on PGold. 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 PGold?
PGold replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at PGold and 5 minutes at Cardgoal when we contacted them during testing.