Carding vs Cardsale: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Carding | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.3 / 10 | 7.4 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Carding wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Other features | 6.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Carding wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10Carding wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Carding | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | The tested $10 US Razer Gold e-code paid ₦10,589, giving an effective rate of ₦1,058.90 per dollar. | CardSale offered ₦1,072.73 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The displayed payout was ₦10,738.02, and ₦10,738 reached the bank after rounding. No withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Carding did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, phone number and password. | CardSale did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with an email address, phone number and password and were able to continue without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded during our test. The expected payout, settlement amount and final bank payment were all ₦10,589. | No withdrawal fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Carding or Cardsale better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.9 for Carding, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Carding or Cardsale?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 7.3 for Carding and 7.4 for Cardsale, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Carding or Cardsale?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 2 minutes on Carding. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.