Cardgoal vs Sogo: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardgoal | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 5.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Product quality | 7.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Sogo wins |
| Overall | 8.0 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardgoal | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Sogo paid ₦950 per dollar for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the final bank amount to ₦18,900. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 21 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 15 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 5 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, Google Play, Nike, 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. | Sogo requested a BVN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in about one minute. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | The $20 trade produced ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardgoal or Sogo better overall?
Cardgoal is better overall. It scores 8.0 out of 10 against 7.7 for Sogo, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardgoal or Sogo?
Cardgoal rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.0 for Cardgoal and 7.0 for Sogo. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardgoal or Sogo?
Cardgoal paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 21 minutes on Sogo. 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 Sogo?
Cardgoal replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at Cardgoal and 15 minutes at Sogo when we contacted them during testing.