Cardsale vs Cardtonic: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | Cardtonic |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 9.4 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | Cardtonic |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Cardtonic processed our $5 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,175 per dollar and paid ₦5,875. The displayed and received amounts matched, and no selling or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 4 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Wallet balance |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, 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. | Cardtonic has basic and advanced KYC levels. Basic KYC required a date of birth, BVN and a clear selfie. Advanced KYC required a valid government-issued ID and proof of address. Both levels took six minutes to complete. Advanced KYC was approved in four minutes. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No selling or bank-withdrawal fee was recorded during the tested transaction. Cardtonic displayed an expected payout of ₦5,875 for the $5 Razer Gold e-code, and the researcher received ₦5,875. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or Cardtonic better overall?
Cardtonic is better overall. It scores 9.2 out of 10 against 8.1 for Cardsale, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsale or Cardtonic?
Cardtonic rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 9.5 for Cardtonic. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which has faster customer support, Cardsale or Cardtonic?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 3 minutes at Cardtonic when we contacted them during testing.