CardKing vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | SpaceTrade applied ₦1,130 per dollar to our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦22,600. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged, so ₦22,500 reached the bank. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| KYC requirements | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. | SpaceTrade requested BVN or NIN for Level 2 and a selfie with a government-issued ID for Level 3. Approval took about 30 seconds for Level 2 and one minute for Level 3. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or SpaceTrade better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 8.6 for SpaceTrade. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or SpaceTrade?
CardKing paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 8 minutes on SpaceTrade. 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 SpaceTrade?
Use SpaceTrade if the rate matters most, and CardKing if you want the trade completed quickly. SpaceTrade scored higher on gift card rates and CardKing scored higher on payout speed.