CardKing vs Pandar: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | Pandar |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Pandar wins |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10Pandar wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Pandar wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | Pandar |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Pandar displayed a rate of ₦1,130 per $1 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade credited ₦22,600 to the wallet. After the ₦150 withdrawal fee, ₦22,450 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bant Transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, 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. | Pandar asked us to provide BVN, NIN and proof of address. The verification was approved immediately. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | 150 |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦10 |
| Maximum trade | Not recorded | ₦500 |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or Pandar better overall?
Pandar is better overall. It scores 8.3 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 Pandar?
Pandar rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 8.6 for Pandar. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or Pandar?
Pandar paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 2 minutes on CardKing. 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 Pandar?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 5 minutes at Pandar when we contacted them during testing.