CardKing vs Cardsale: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 7.4 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | Cardsale |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | CardKing’s rate page displayed ₦1,153.23 per dollar and stated that physical cards and e-codes had the same rate. That would give an expected payout of ₦11,532.30 for our $10 card. The completed trade paid ₦8,520, equal to ₦852 per dollar. We therefore received ₦3,012.30 less than the payout calculated from the displayed rate. | CardSale offered ₦1,072.73 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The displayed payout was ₦10,738.02, and ₦10,738 reached the bank after rounding. No withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. | CardSale did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with an email address, phone number and password and were able to continue without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | No withdrawal fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or Cardsale better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.9 for CardKing, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, CardKing or Cardsale?
Cardsale rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 7.4 for Cardsale. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or Cardsale?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 2 minutes on CardKing. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.