Cardify Africa vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardify Africa | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.8 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 3.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Trade experience | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Support & disputes | 6.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.5 / 10Cardify Africa wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Cardify Africa wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| Other features | 9.0 / 10Cardify Africa wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardify Africa wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Cardify Africa wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.2 / 10 | 8.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Overall | 7.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardify Africa | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Not 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) | 14 hours 57 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 5 minutes | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank Transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Razer Gold | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Xbox |
| 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. | TradeCard did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| 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. | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardify Africa or TradeCard better overall?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
TradeCard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.8 for Cardify Africa 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, Cardify Africa or TradeCard?
TradeCard paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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.