Carding vs Sogo: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Carding | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.3 / 10Carding wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Carding wins | 5.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Carding wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.0 / 10Carding wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Product quality | 7.9 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Other features | 6.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10Carding wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Carding | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Sogo paid ₦950 per dollar for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the final bank amount to ₦18,900. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 21 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 15 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 5 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, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | Carding did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, phone number and password. | Sogo requested a BVN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in about one minute. |
| 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. | The $20 trade produced ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Carding or Sogo better overall?
Carding is better overall. It scores 7.9 out of 10 against 7.7 for Sogo, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Carding or Sogo?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 7.3 for Carding and 7.0 for Sogo, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Carding or Sogo?
Carding paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 21 minutes on Sogo. 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 Sogo?
Carding replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Carding and 15 minutes at Sogo when we contacted them during testing.