Cardgoal vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardgoal | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10TradeCard 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 | 7.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Cardgoal wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10 | 8.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Overall | 8.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardgoal | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | TradeCard paid ₦22,750.96 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, equal to about ₦1,137.55 per dollar. No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 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, GameStop, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, 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. | TradeCard 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 TradeCard better overall?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
TradeCard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.0 for Cardgoal and 8.7 for TradeCard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardgoal or TradeCard?
TradeCard 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.