CardKing vs LegitCards: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | LegitCards |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 8.3 / 10LegitCards wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 3.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10CardKing wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10LegitCards wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10CardKing wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | LegitCards |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The tested $20 US Razer Gold e-code was quoted at ₦1,120 per dollar. The expected value, wallet credit and final bank payment were all ₦22,400. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 hour 31 minutes |
| 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, 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. | Legit Card did not request identity verification during our test. We created the account using an email address, phone number, full name, and password. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded during our test. Legit Cards displayed ₦22,400 for the trade, credited ₦22,400 to the wallet, and the researcher received ₦22,400 in their bank account. |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or LegitCards better overall?
CardKing is better overall. It scores 7.9 out of 10 against 6.3 for LegitCards, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, CardKing or LegitCards?
LegitCards rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 8.3 for LegitCards. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or LegitCards?
CardKing paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 1 hour 31 minutes on LegitCards. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.
Which should I use, CardKing or LegitCards?
Use LegitCards if the rate matters most, and CardKing if you want the trade completed quickly. LegitCards scored higher on gift card rates and CardKing scored higher on payout speed.