Cardgoal vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardgoal | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Product quality | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10 | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Overall | 8.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardgoal | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | SpaceTrade applied ₦1,130 per dollar to our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦22,600. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged, so ₦22,500 reached the bank. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 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 | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| 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. | SpaceTrade requested BVN or NIN for Level 2 and a selfie with a government-issued ID for Level 3. Approval took about 30 seconds for Level 2 and one minute for Level 3. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardgoal or SpaceTrade better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.0 for Cardgoal and 8.6 for SpaceTrade. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardgoal or SpaceTrade?
Cardgoal paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 8 minutes on SpaceTrade. 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at SpaceTrade and 5 minutes at Cardgoal when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardgoal or SpaceTrade?
Use SpaceTrade if the rate matters most, and Cardgoal if you want the trade completed quickly. SpaceTrade scored higher on gift card rates and Cardgoal scored higher on payout speed.