Cardsale vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade 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 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | SpaceTrade applied ₦1,130 per dollar to our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦22,600. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged, so ₦22,500 reached the bank. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 2 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 | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| 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. | SpaceTrade requested BVN or NIN for Level 2 and a selfie with a government-issued ID for Level 3. Approval took about 30 seconds for Level 2 and one minute for Level 3. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or SpaceTrade better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 8.6 for SpaceTrade. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or SpaceTrade?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 8 minutes on SpaceTrade. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.
Which should I use, Cardsale or SpaceTrade?
Use SpaceTrade if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. SpaceTrade scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.