Cardsale vs Sekiapp: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | Sekiapp |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 8.8 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.9 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.1 / 10Sekiapp wins |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | Sekiapp |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Sekiapp displayed ₦1,140 per dollar for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade value was ₦22,800. A ₦100 transaction fee and ₦50 VAT reduced the bank payment to ₦22,650. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| 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, Razer Gold, Steam, Vanilla |
| 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. | Sekiapp requested a name, date of birth, BVN and selfie before the dashboard was available. The process was approved in about 30 seconds. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | The $20 trade produced ₦22,800. A ₦100 transaction fee and ₦50 VAT were deducted, leaving ₦22,650. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or Sekiapp better overall?
Sekiapp 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 Sekiapp?
Sekiapp rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 8.8 for Sekiapp. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or Sekiapp?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 6 minutes on Sekiapp. 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 Sekiapp?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 3 minutes at Sekiapp when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardsale or Sekiapp?
Use Sekiapp if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. Sekiapp scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.