Cardsale vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10Cardsale wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ValueSwap displayed a payout of ₦11,215 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,121.50 per $1. The wallet received ₦11,215. After a ₦50 withdrawal deduction, ₦11,165 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 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, 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. | ValueSwap did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address and password, while the referral and country fields were optional. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or ValueSwap better overall?
Cardsale is better overall. It scores 8.1 out of 10 against 7.3 for ValueSwap, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsale or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 8.5 for ValueSwap. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or ValueSwap?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 3 minutes on ValueSwap. 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 ValueSwap?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 5 minutes at ValueSwap when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Cardsale or ValueSwap?
Use ValueSwap if the rate matters most, and Cardsale if you want the trade completed quickly. ValueSwap scored higher on gift card rates and Cardsale scored higher on payout speed.