Cardsale vs Yesa: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsale | Yesa |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.4 / 10 | 7.7 / 10Yesa wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardsale wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Cardsale wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10 | 9.2 / 10Yesa wins |
| Overall | 8.1 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsale | Yesa |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Yesa applied ₦1,099 per dollar to the successful $10 Razer Gold trade, producing ₦10,990. A ₦40 deduction reduced the bank payment to ₦10,950. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 4 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 6 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 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, Google Play, Nike, 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. | Yesa requested a BVN, NIN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in under one minute. |
| Fee structure | No withdrawal fee observed | The trade produced ₦10,990. A ₦40 deduction reduced the final bank amount to ₦10,950. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsale or Yesa better overall?
They are level. Both Cardsale and Yesa score 8.1 out of 10 in our latest tests, so the choice comes down to the individual dimensions in the table above.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsale or Yesa?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 7.4 for Cardsale and 7.7 for Yesa, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardsale or Yesa?
Cardsale paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 4 minutes on Yesa. 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 Yesa?
Cardsale replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Cardsale and 6 minutes at Yesa when we contacted them during testing.