Cardsoon vs Tbay: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsoon | Tbay |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 6.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Tbay wins |
| Other features | 3.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Tbay wins |
| Security & trust | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Tbay wins |
| Reputation | 5.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Tbay wins |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10 | 9.1 / 10 |
| Overall | 6.9 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsoon | Tbay |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | We tested a $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The rate was 88.37%, or approximately 0.8837 points (₦1,077.63) per $1. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
| 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, 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. | Tbay did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, username and password. |
| Fee structure | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. | For this trade, Tbay showed an order amount of approximately ₦23,540.23 (18.6989097 points) and a settled amount of approximately ₦21,552.53 (17.12 points). That leaves a difference of approximately ₦1,987.70 (1.5789097 points). The order page did not clearly label this total difference as a fee, so we calculated it by comparing the order amount with the settled amount. It should not be treated as a standard Tbay charge. The transaction breakdown also showed a dispute deduction of approximately ₦697.13 (0.55376 points). Tbay gave the reason as “incorrect balance or local currency.” This was specific to the tested transaction and is not presented as a regular Tbay fee. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsoon or Tbay better overall?
Tbay is better overall. It scores 7.8 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 Tbay?
Cardsoon rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.1 for Cardsoon and 7.5 for Tbay. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsoon or Tbay?
Cardsoon paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 10 minutes on Tbay. 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 Tbay?
Tbay replied first. Support took 1 minute to answer at Tbay and 3 minutes at Cardsoon when we contacted them during testing.