Cardsoon vs Iraters: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsoon | Iraters |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 4.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 6.5 / 10Cardsoon wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 3.0 / 10 | 4.0 / 10Iraters wins |
| Security & trust | 4.0 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 5.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10 | 9.8 / 10Iraters wins |
| Overall | 6.9 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsoon | Iraters |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Iraters displayed a payout of ₦11,100 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,110 per $1. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 32 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 32 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 35 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, 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. | Iraters did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address, phone number, password and date of birth, but no BVN, ID or selfie was requested. |
| Fee structure | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. | a fee of 100 was deducted |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsoon or Iraters better overall?
Cardsoon is better overall. It scores 6.9 out of 10 against 5.1 for Iraters, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardsoon or Iraters?
Cardsoon rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.1 for Cardsoon and 7.9 for Iraters. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsoon or Iraters?
Cardsoon paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 32 minutes on Iraters. 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, Cardsoon or Iraters?
Cardsoon replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardsoon and 35 minutes at Iraters when we contacted them during testing.