GC Buying vs Iraters: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | Iraters |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10GC Buying wins | 4.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 9.8 / 10Iraters wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | Iraters |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | GC Buying displayed a rate of ₦1,115 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and amount received were both ₦11,150. No fee was recorded. | Iraters displayed a payout of ₦11,100 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,110 per $1. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 32 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 32 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 35 minutes |
| KYC time | 1 minute | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. | Iraters did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address, phone number, password and date of birth, but no BVN, ID or selfie was requested. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | a fee of 100 was deducted |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or Iraters better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 5.1 for Iraters, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, GC Buying or Iraters?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 7.9 for Iraters, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, GC Buying or Iraters?
GC Buying paid out faster in our test: 10 minutes to complete the trade against 32 minutes on Iraters. 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, GC Buying or Iraters?
GC Buying replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at GC Buying and 35 minutes at Iraters when we contacted them during testing.