CardKing vs Iraters: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | Iraters |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10Iraters wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 4.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10CardKing wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10CardKing wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10CardKing wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.8 / 10Iraters wins |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | Iraters |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Iraters displayed a payout of ₦11,100 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,110 per $1. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 32 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 32 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 35 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, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. | Iraters did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address, phone number, password and date of birth, but no BVN, ID or selfie was requested. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | a fee of 100 was deducted |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or Iraters better overall?
CardKing is better overall. It scores 7.9 out of 10 against 5.1 for Iraters, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, CardKing or Iraters?
Iraters rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 7.9 for Iraters. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or Iraters?
CardKing paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 32 minutes on Iraters. 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 Iraters?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 35 minutes at Iraters when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, CardKing or Iraters?
Use Iraters if the rate matters most, and CardKing if you want the trade completed quickly. Iraters scored higher on gift card rates and CardKing scored higher on payout speed.