Cardsale vs Sogo: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 5.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Sogo wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Sogo paid ₦950 per dollar for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the final bank amount to ₦18,900. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 21 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 15 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 5 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, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, 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. | Sogo requested a BVN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in about one minute. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | The $20 trade produced ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or Sogo better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.7 for Sogo, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsale or Sogo?
Cardsale rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 7.0 for Sogo. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or Sogo?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 21 minutes on Sogo. 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 Sogo?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 15 minutes at Sogo when we contacted them during testing.