Cardtonic vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Cardtonic | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins | 8.6 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.9 / 10Cardtonic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Product quality | 9.4 / 10Cardtonic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 9.0 / 10Cardtonic wins | 8.6 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 9.5 / 10Cardtonic wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.7 / 10 | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Overall | 9.2 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Cardtonic | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Cardtonic processed our $5 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,175 per dollar and paid ₦5,875. The displayed and received amounts matched, and no selling or bank-payment deduction was recorded. | SpaceTrade applied ₦1,130 per dollar to our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦22,600. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged, so ₦22,500 reached the bank. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | 4 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Wallet balance | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Xbox | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| KYC requirements | Cardtonic has basic and advanced KYC levels. Basic KYC required a date of birth, BVN and a clear selfie. Advanced KYC required a valid government-issued ID and proof of address. Both levels took six minutes to complete. Advanced KYC was approved in four minutes. | SpaceTrade requested BVN or NIN for Level 2 and a selfie with a government-issued ID for Level 3. Approval took about 30 seconds for Level 2 and one minute for Level 3. |
| Fee structure | No selling or bank-withdrawal fee was recorded during the tested transaction. Cardtonic displayed an expected payout of ₦5,875 for the $5 Razer Gold e-code, and the researcher received ₦5,875. | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardtonic or SpaceTrade better overall?
Cardtonic is better overall. It scores 9.2 out of 10 against 8.2 for SpaceTrade, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Cardtonic or SpaceTrade?
Cardtonic rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.5 for Cardtonic and 8.6 for SpaceTrade. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Cardtonic or SpaceTrade?
Cardtonic paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 8 minutes on SpaceTrade. 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, Cardtonic or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at SpaceTrade and 3 minutes at Cardtonic when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Cardtonic or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade verified us more quickly, taking 2 minutes against 4 minutes on Cardtonic.