Cardsale vs Prestmit: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | Prestmit |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | Prestmit |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Prestmit displayed ₦1,145 per dollar for the $20 USA Razer Gold e-code and credited ₦22,900 to the wallet. A ₦50 withdrawal fee was deducted, so the bank received ₦22,850. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 7 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| 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, 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. | Prestmit required the researcher's full name, date of birth, phone number and BVN for the KYC completed during this test. The verification was approved in one minute. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | Prestmit credited ₦22,900 to the researcher's wallet after the tested gift card trade. It charged a ₦50 withdrawal fee, so ₦22,850 was sent to the researcher's bank account. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or Prestmit better overall?
Prestmit is better overall. It scores 8.6 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 Prestmit?
Prestmit rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 8.9 for Prestmit. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or Prestmit?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 7 minutes on Prestmit. 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 Prestmit?
Prestmit replied first. Support took 1 minute to answer at Prestmit and 2 minutes at Cardsale when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardsale or Prestmit?
Use Prestmit if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. Prestmit scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.