Carding vs PGold: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Carding | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.3 / 10Carding wins | 7.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Carding wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Carding wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10PGold wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.9 / 10Carding wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 6.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10PGold wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Carding wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Carding wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10Carding wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Carding | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | PGold processed our $50 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,000 per dollar and paid ₦50,000. The separate bank withdrawal took 7 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 7 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 3 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, 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. | PGold did not require completed identity verification during our test. BVN and selfie fields were listed, but they were not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| 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 bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Carding or PGold better overall?
Carding is better overall. It scores 7.9 out of 10 against 7.3 for PGold, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Carding or PGold?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 7.3 for Carding and 7.2 for PGold, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Carding or PGold?
Carding paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 6 minutes on PGold. 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 PGold?
Carding replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Carding and 3 minutes at PGold when we contacted them during testing.