CardKing vs Cardtonic: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | Cardtonic |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 9.4 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | Cardtonic |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Cardtonic processed our $5 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,175 per dollar and paid ₦5,875. The displayed and received amounts matched, and no selling or bank-payment deduction 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 | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 4 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer, Wallet balance |
| 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, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. | Cardtonic has basic and advanced KYC levels. Basic KYC required a date of birth, BVN and a clear selfie. Advanced KYC required a valid government-issued ID and proof of address. Both levels took six minutes to complete. Advanced KYC was approved in four minutes. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | No selling or bank-withdrawal fee was recorded during the tested transaction. Cardtonic displayed an expected payout of ₦5,875 for the $5 Razer Gold e-code, and the researcher received ₦5,875. |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or Cardtonic better overall?
Cardtonic is better overall. It scores 9.2 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 Cardtonic?
Cardtonic rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 9.5 for Cardtonic. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or Cardtonic?
Cardtonic 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.
Which has faster customer support, CardKing or Cardtonic?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 3 minutes at Cardtonic when we contacted them during testing.