CardKing vs PGold: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 7.2 / 10PGold wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10CardKing wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | PGold processed our $50 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,000 per dollar and paid ₦50,000. The separate bank withdrawal took 7 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 7 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 3 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. | PGold did not require completed identity verification during our test. BVN and selfie fields were listed, but they were not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or PGold better overall?
CardKing is better overall. It scores 7.9 out of 10 against 7.3 for PGold, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, CardKing or PGold?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 7.2 for PGold, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or PGold?
CardKing paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 6 minutes on PGold. 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 PGold?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 3 minutes at PGold when we contacted them during testing.