Carding vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Carding | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.3 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Carding wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Other features | 6.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Carding wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Carding wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10Carding wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Carding | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 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) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 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, GameStop, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Carding did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, phone number and password. | TradeCard did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| 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 was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Carding or TradeCard better overall?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
TradeCard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.3 for Carding 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, Carding or TradeCard?
TradeCard 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.
Which has faster customer support, Carding or TradeCard?
Carding replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Carding and 5 minutes at TradeCard when we contacted them during testing.

