Carding vs GC Buying: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Carding | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.3 / 10 | 8.2 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Carding wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Carding wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Product quality | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Other features | 6.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10Carding wins | 8.4 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Carding | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | GC Buying displayed a rate of ₦1,115 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and amount received were both ₦11,150. No fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, 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. | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. |
| 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 trading or withdrawal fee observed. |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Carding or GC Buying better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 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 GC Buying?
GC Buying rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.3 for Carding and 8.2 for GC Buying. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Carding or GC Buying?
Carding paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 10 minutes on GC Buying. 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, Carding or GC Buying?
Carding replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Carding and 3 minutes at GC Buying when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Carding or GC Buying?
Use GC Buying if the rate matters most, and Carding if you want the trade completed quickly. GC Buying scored higher on gift card rates and Carding scored higher on payout speed.