Cardsoon vs GC Buying: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsoon | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins | 8.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Product quality | 6.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Other features | 3.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Security & trust | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| Reputation | 5.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins | 8.4 / 10 |
| Overall | 6.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsoon | GC Buying |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Cardsoon processed our $20 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,149.80 per dollar and paid ₦22,996. The separate bank withdrawal took 2 minutes. | GC Buying displayed a rate of ₦1,115 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and amount received were both ₦11,150. No fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Cardsoon did not require completed identity verification during our test. A BVN field was listed, but it was not completed and did not prevent the trade. | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. |
| Fee structure | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. |
| Minimum trade | Not recorded | ₦5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsoon or GC Buying better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 6.9 for Cardsoon, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsoon or GC Buying?
Cardsoon rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.1 for Cardsoon and 8.2 for GC Buying. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsoon or GC Buying?
Cardsoon paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 10 minutes on GC Buying. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.