Cardsale vs Vivakard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Vivakard displayed a rate of ₦1,147 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦11,478 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The researcher received ₦12,000, including a bonus whose amount and basis were not specified. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 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 | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, 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. | Vivakard did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with a name, email address and password and were able to trade without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | No fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or Vivakard better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 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 Vivakard?
Vivakard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 9.0 for Vivakard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.