Carding vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Carding | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.3 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Carding wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Other features | 6.0 / 10Carding wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Carding wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Carding wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Carding | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ValueSwap displayed a payout of ₦11,215 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,121.50 per $1. The wallet received ₦11,215. After a ₦50 withdrawal deduction, ₦11,165 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 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, AMEX, 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. | ValueSwap did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address and password, while the referral and country fields were optional. |
| 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. | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
Frequently asked questions
Is Carding or ValueSwap better overall?
Carding is better overall. It scores 7.9 out of 10 against 7.3 for ValueSwap, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Carding or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.3 for Carding and 8.5 for ValueSwap. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Carding or ValueSwap?
Carding paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 3 minutes on ValueSwap. 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 ValueSwap?
Carding replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Carding and 5 minutes at ValueSwap when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Carding or ValueSwap?
Use ValueSwap if the rate matters most, and Carding if you want the trade completed quickly. ValueSwap scored higher on gift card rates and Carding scored higher on payout speed.