Cardsale vs LegitCards: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | LegitCards |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 8.3 / 10LegitCards wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 3.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10LegitCards wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | LegitCards |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The tested $20 US Razer Gold e-code was quoted at ₦1,120 per dollar. The expected value, wallet credit and final bank payment were all ₦22,400. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 hour 31 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 2 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, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, 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. | Legit Card did not request identity verification during our test. We created the account using an email address, phone number, full name, and password. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded during our test. Legit Cards displayed ₦22,400 for the trade, credited ₦22,400 to the wallet, and the researcher received ₦22,400 in their bank account. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or LegitCards better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 6.3 for LegitCards, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsale or LegitCards?
LegitCards rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 8.3 for LegitCards. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or LegitCards?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 1 hour 31 minutes on LegitCards. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.
Which should I use, Cardsale or LegitCards?
Use LegitCards if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. LegitCards scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.