CardKing vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10CardKing wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | TradeCard paid ₦22,750.96 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, equal to about ₦1,137.55 per dollar. No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 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, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. | TradeCard did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or TradeCard better overall?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
TradeCard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 8.7 for TradeCard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or TradeCard?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 5 minutes at TradeCard when we contacted them during testing.