Cardsale vs Iraters: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | Iraters |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 7.9 / 10Iraters wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.8 / 10Iraters wins |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | Iraters |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Iraters displayed a payout of ₦11,100 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,110 per $1. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 32 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 32 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 35 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, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, 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. | Iraters did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address, phone number, password and date of birth, but no BVN, ID or selfie was requested. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | a fee of 100 was deducted |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or Iraters better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 5.1 for Iraters, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsale or Iraters?
Iraters rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 7.9 for Iraters. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or Iraters?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 32 minutes on Iraters. 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 Iraters?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 35 minutes at Iraters when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardsale or Iraters?
Use Iraters if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. Iraters scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.