CardKing vs Jeroid: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | Jeroid |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 7.6 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.6 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Jeroid wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.3 / 10Jeroid wins |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | Jeroid |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Jeroid displayed ₦1,090 per dollar for the $20 USA Razer Gold e-code and credited ₦21,800 to the wallet. It deducted a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. | KYC was required. Jeroid uses phone number and email verification at Level 1, BVN at Level 2, and a government-issued ID with a selfie at Level 3. The verification completed during the test was approved in approximately two minutes. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | Jeroid credited ₦21,800 to the wallet after the test trade. It charged a ₦100 withdrawal fee, so ₦21,700 was sent to the researcher's bank account. |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or Jeroid better overall?
Jeroid 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 Jeroid?
Jeroid rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 7.6 for Jeroid. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which has faster customer support, CardKing or Jeroid?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 5 minutes at Jeroid when we contacted them during testing.

