Cardsale vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | TradeCard paid ₦22,750.96 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, equal to about ₦1,137.55 per dollar. No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 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, GameStop, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, 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. | TradeCard did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or TradeCard better overall?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
TradeCard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 8.7 for TradeCard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which has faster customer support, Cardsale or TradeCard?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 5 minutes at TradeCard when we contacted them during testing.