GC Buying vs Jophab: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | Jophab |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10 | 8.8 / 10Jophab wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Jophab wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | Jophab |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Jophab processed our $50 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,140 per dollar and paid ₦57,000. The separate bank withdrawal took 6 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 6 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, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. | Jophab did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using a full name, email address and phone number. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or Jophab better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.6 for Jophab, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, GC Buying or Jophab?
Jophab rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 8.8 for Jophab. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, GC Buying or Jophab?
Jophab paid out faster in our test: 6 minutes to complete the trade against 10 minutes on GC Buying. 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 Jophab?
GC Buying replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at GC Buying and 6 minutes at Jophab when we contacted them during testing.