CardKing vs Vivakard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10CardKing wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Vivakard displayed a rate of ₦1,147 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦11,478 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The researcher received ₦12,000, including a bonus whose amount and basis were not specified. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, 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. | Vivakard did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with a name, email address and password and were able to trade without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | No fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or Vivakard better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 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 Vivakard?
Vivakard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 9.0 for Vivakard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or Vivakard?
Vivakard 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.