Cardsoon vs Vivakard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardsoon | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins | 9.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.0 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 6.5 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Other features | 3.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Security & trust | 4.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Reputation | 5.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10Cardsoon wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 6.9 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardsoon | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Vivakard displayed a rate of ₦1,147 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦11,478 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The researcher received ₦12,000, including a bonus whose amount and basis were not specified. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 2 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, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, 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. | Vivakard did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with a name, email address and password and were able to trade without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. | No fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardsoon or Vivakard better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 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 Vivakard?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 9.1 for Cardsoon and 9.0 for Vivakard, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Cardsoon or Vivakard?
Vivakard paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 2 minutes on Cardsoon. 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 Vivakard?
Vivakard replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Vivakard and 3 minutes at Cardsoon when we contacted them during testing.