GC Buying vs LegitCards: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | LegitCards |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10 | 8.3 / 10LegitCards wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10GC Buying wins | 3.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10LegitCards wins |
| 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 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 9.0 / 10LegitCards wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | LegitCards |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The tested $20 US Razer Gold e-code was quoted at ₦1,120 per dollar. The expected value, wallet credit and final bank payment were all ₦22,400. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 1 hour 31 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 2 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, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. | Legit Card did not request identity verification during our test. We created the account using an email address, phone number, full name, and password. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded during our test. Legit Cards displayed ₦22,400 for the trade, credited ₦22,400 to the wallet, and the researcher received ₦22,400 in their bank account. |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or LegitCards better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 6.3 for LegitCards, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, GC Buying or LegitCards?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 8.3 for LegitCards, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, GC Buying or LegitCards?
GC Buying paid out faster in our test: 10 minutes to complete the trade against 1 hour 31 minutes on LegitCards. 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 LegitCards?
LegitCards replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at LegitCards and 3 minutes at GC Buying when we contacted them during testing.