CardKing vs Prestmit: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | Prestmit |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | Prestmit |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Prestmit displayed ₦1,145 per dollar for the $20 USA Razer Gold e-code and credited ₦22,900 to the wallet. A ₦50 withdrawal fee was deducted, so the bank received ₦22,850. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 7 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| 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. | Prestmit required the researcher's full name, date of birth, phone number and BVN for the KYC completed during this test. The verification was approved in one minute. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | Prestmit credited ₦22,900 to the researcher's wallet after the tested gift card trade. It charged a ₦50 withdrawal fee, so ₦22,850 was sent to the researcher's bank account. |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or Prestmit better overall?
Prestmit is better overall. It scores 8.6 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 Prestmit?
Prestmit rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 8.9 for Prestmit. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or Prestmit?
CardKing paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 7 minutes on Prestmit. 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 Prestmit?
Prestmit replied first. Support took 1 minute to answer at Prestmit and 2 minutes at CardKing when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, CardKing or Prestmit?
Use Prestmit if the rate matters most, and CardKing if you want the trade completed quickly. Prestmit scored higher on gift card rates and CardKing scored higher on payout speed.