Cardsale vs Gexipay: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | Gexipay |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 8.3 / 10Gexipay wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Gexipay wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 5.0 / 10Gexipay wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Gexipay wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.4 / 10Gexipay wins |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | Gexipay |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Gexipay displayed a rate of ₦1,120 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade credited ₦11,200 to the wallet. After the ₦100 withdrawal fee, ₦11,100 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 4 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 2 hours 30 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 | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, 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. | Gexipay requested BVN, NIN, a selfie, proof of address, home address and date of birth. Verification took about two hours and 30 minutes and was approved. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | ₦100 withdrawal fee |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦10 |
| Maximum trade | Not recorded | ₦500 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or Gexipay better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.6 for Gexipay, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsale or Gexipay?
Gexipay rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 8.3 for Gexipay. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or Gexipay?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 4 minutes on Gexipay. 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 Gexipay?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 5 minutes at Gexipay when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardsale or Gexipay?
Use Gexipay if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. Gexipay scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.