CardKing vs Nosh: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | Nosh |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 8.3 / 10Nosh wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 6.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 7.0 / 10Nosh wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 8.8 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | Nosh |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | A $20 US Razer Gold e-code was tested. Nosh displayed a rate of ₦1,120 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦22,400. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 12 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 3 hours |
| 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, 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. | Nosh used two verification stages during the test. Level 1 required a BVN and facial verification and was completed in less than one minute. Level 2 requested a government-issued ID, occupation and proof of address. The complete verification process was approved after approximately three hours. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | Nosh displayed an expected payout of ₦22,400 for the tested $20 Razer Gold e-code. After the trade, ₦22,350 reached the researcher’s bank account. The ₦50 difference was recorded as a withdrawal processing fee. |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or Nosh better overall?
They are level. Both CardKing and Nosh score 7.9 out of 10 in our latest tests, so the choice comes down to the individual dimensions in the table above.
Which gives a better gift card rate, CardKing or Nosh?
Nosh rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 8.3 for Nosh. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or Nosh?
CardKing paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 12 minutes on Nosh. 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 Nosh?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 5 minutes at Nosh when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, CardKing or Nosh?
Use Nosh if the rate matters most, and CardKing if you want the trade completed quickly. Nosh scored higher on gift card rates and CardKing scored higher on payout speed.