CardKing vs GC Buying: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 8.4 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | GC Buying displayed a rate of ₦1,115 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and amount received were both ₦11,150. No fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, 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. | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or GC Buying better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 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 GC Buying?
GC Buying rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 8.2 for GC Buying. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or GC Buying?
CardKing paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 10 minutes on GC Buying. 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 GC Buying?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 3 minutes at GC Buying when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, CardKing or GC Buying?
Use GC Buying if the rate matters most, and CardKing if you want the trade completed quickly. GC Buying scored higher on gift card rates and CardKing scored higher on payout speed.