Cardsale vs GC Buying: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 8.2 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 8.4 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | GC Buying displayed a rate of ₦1,115 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and amount received were both ₦11,150. No fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, 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. | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or GC Buying better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 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 GC Buying?
GC Buying rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 8.2 for GC Buying. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or GC Buying?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 10 minutes on GC Buying. 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 GC Buying?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 3 minutes at GC Buying when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardsale or GC Buying?
Use GC Buying if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. GC Buying scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.