Cardsale vs Cardsoon: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | Cardsoon |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 6.5 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 3.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10Cardsale wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | Cardsoon |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | CardSale offered ₦1,072.73 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The displayed payout was ₦10,738.02, and ₦10,738 reached the bank after rounding. No withdrawal fee was recorded. | Cardsoon processed our $20 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,149.80 per dollar and paid ₦22,996. The separate bank withdrawal took 2 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | CardSale did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with an email address, phone number and password and were able to continue without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. | Cardsoon did not require completed identity verification during our test. A BVN field was listed, but it was not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or Cardsoon better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 6.9 for Cardsoon, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsale or Cardsoon?
Cardsoon rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 9.1 for Cardsoon. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or Cardsoon?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 2 minutes on Cardsoon. 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, Cardsale or Cardsoon?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 3 minutes at Cardsoon when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardsale or Cardsoon?
Use Cardsoon if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. Cardsoon scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.