Cardify Africa vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardify Africa | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.8 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Payout speed | 3.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Trade experience | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Support & disputes | 6.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.5 / 10Cardify Africa wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 9.0 / 10Cardify Africa wins | 8.6 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.2 / 10 | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Overall | 7.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardify Africa | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Not 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) | 14 hours 57 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank Transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Razer Gold | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| KYC requirements | The KYC process began with basic verification using a phone OTP and email address. Level 2 offered verification with either a BVN or NIN, while Level 3 required an accepted identity document, a selfie and a utility bill. The researcher completed the KYC process in five minutes. | 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 | Cardify did not charge a fee for the gift card trade. The completed trade credited ₦14,000 to the researcher’s Cardify wallet. Cardify then charged a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦13,900 reached the researcher’s bank account. | 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 Cardify Africa or SpaceTrade better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.0 for Cardify Africa, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardify Africa or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.8 for Cardify Africa 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, Cardify Africa or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade paid out faster in our test: 8 minutes to complete the trade against 14 hours 57 minutes on Cardify Africa. 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, Cardify Africa or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at SpaceTrade and 5 minutes at Cardify Africa when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Cardify Africa or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade verified us more quickly, taking 2 minutes against 5 minutes on Cardify Africa.