CardKing vs Yesa: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | CardKing | Yesa |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 6.9 / 10 | 7.7 / 10Yesa wins |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10CardKing wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Yesa wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10CardKing wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.2 / 10Yesa wins |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | CardKing | Yesa |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Yesa applied ₦1,099 per dollar to the successful $10 Razer Gold trade, producing ₦10,990. A ₦40 deduction reduced the bank payment to ₦10,950. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 4 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 6 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 5 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | CardKing did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. | Yesa requested a BVN, NIN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in under one minute. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | The trade produced ₦10,990. A ₦40 deduction reduced the final bank amount to ₦10,950. |
Frequently asked questions
Is CardKing or Yesa better overall?
Yesa is better overall. It scores 8.1 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 Yesa?
Yesa rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 6.9 for CardKing and 7.7 for Yesa. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, CardKing or Yesa?
CardKing paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 4 minutes on Yesa. 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 Yesa?
CardKing replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at CardKing and 6 minutes at Yesa when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, CardKing or Yesa?
Use Yesa if the rate matters most, and CardKing if you want the trade completed quickly. Yesa scored higher on gift card rates and CardKing scored higher on payout speed.