Cardsale vs PGold: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| 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 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | PGold processed our $50 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,000 per dollar and paid ₦50,000. The separate bank withdrawal took 7 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 7 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 3 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. | PGold did not require completed identity verification during our test. BVN and selfie fields were listed, but they were not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or PGold better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.3 for PGold, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsale or PGold?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 7.2 for PGold, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or PGold?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 6 minutes on PGold. 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 PGold?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 3 minutes at PGold when we contacted them during testing.