Cardsoon vs Sogo: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsoon | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 5.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Product quality | 6.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Other features | 3.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Security & trust | 4.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Reputation | 5.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Sogo wins |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 6.9 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsoon | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Sogo paid ₦950 per dollar for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the final bank amount to ₦18,900. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 21 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 15 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 5 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, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| 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. | Sogo requested a BVN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in about one minute. |
| Fee structure | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. | The $20 trade produced ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsoon or Sogo better overall?
Sogo is better overall. It scores 7.7 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 Sogo?
Cardsoon rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.1 for Cardsoon and 7.0 for Sogo. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsoon or Sogo?
Cardsoon paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 21 minutes on Sogo. 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 Sogo?
Cardsoon replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardsoon and 15 minutes at Sogo when we contacted them during testing.