CardKing vs Tbay: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | Tbay |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Tbay wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Tbay wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Tbay wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.1 / 10Tbay wins |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | Tbay |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | We tested a $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The rate was 88.37%, or approximately 0.8837 points (₦1,077.63) per $1. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 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, 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. | Tbay did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, username and password. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | For this trade, Tbay showed an order amount of approximately ₦23,540.23 (18.6989097 points) and a settled amount of approximately ₦21,552.53 (17.12 points). That leaves a difference of approximately ₦1,987.70 (1.5789097 points). The order page did not clearly label this total difference as a fee, so we calculated it by comparing the order amount with the settled amount. It should not be treated as a standard Tbay charge. The transaction breakdown also showed a dispute deduction of approximately ₦697.13 (0.55376 points). Tbay gave the reason as “incorrect balance or local currency.” This was specific to the tested transaction and is not presented as a regular Tbay fee. |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or Tbay better overall?
CardKing is better overall. It scores 7.9 out of 10 against 7.8 for Tbay, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, CardKing or Tbay?
Tbay rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 7.5 for Tbay. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or Tbay?
CardKing paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 10 minutes on Tbay. 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 Tbay?
Tbay replied first. Support took 1 minute to answer at Tbay and 2 minutes at CardKing when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, CardKing or Tbay?
Use Tbay if the rate matters most, and CardKing if you want the trade completed quickly. Tbay scored higher on gift card rates and CardKing scored higher on payout speed.