Cardsoon vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsoon | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10Cardsoon wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 6.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Other features | 3.0 / 10 | 5.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Security & trust | 4.0 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 5.0 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 6.9 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsoon | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ValueSwap displayed a payout of ₦11,215 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,121.50 per $1. The wallet received ₦11,215. After a ₦50 withdrawal deduction, ₦11,165 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 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, AMEX, 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. | ValueSwap did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address and password, while the referral and country fields were optional. |
| Fee structure | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsoon or ValueSwap better overall?
ValueSwap is better overall. It scores 7.3 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 ValueSwap?
Cardsoon rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.1 for Cardsoon and 8.5 for ValueSwap. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardsoon or ValueSwap?
Cardsoon paid out faster in our test: 2 minutes to complete the trade against 3 minutes on ValueSwap. 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 ValueSwap?
Cardsoon replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at Cardsoon and 5 minutes at ValueSwap when we contacted them during testing.