Cardsale vs Pandar: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | Pandar |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10Pandar wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Pandar wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | Pandar |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Pandar displayed a rate of ₦1,130 per $1 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade credited ₦22,600 to the wallet. After the ₦150 withdrawal fee, ₦22,450 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bant 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, Google Play, Nike, 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. | Pandar asked us to provide BVN, NIN and proof of address. The verification was approved immediately. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | 150 |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦10 |
| Maximum trade | Not recorded | ₦500 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or Pandar better overall?
Pandar is better overall. It scores 8.3 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 Pandar?
Pandar rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 8.6 for Pandar. 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 Pandar?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 5 minutes at Pandar when we contacted them during testing.