GC Buying vs Myridima: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | Myridima |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Myridima wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 8.4 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.1 / 10Myridima wins |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10 | 8.8 / 10Myridima wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10Myridima wins |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Myridima wins |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 9.2 / 10Myridima wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | Myridima |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Ridima displayed ₦1,145 per dollar for our $50 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout, trade payment and final bank amount were all ₦57,250. No fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 4 minutes |
| KYC time | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| 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, Google Play, Nike, Razer Gold, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. | Ridima uses tiered verification. Phone and email completed the first tier during signup. The second tier requested a government-issued ID and selfie and took about five minutes. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or Myridima better overall?
Myridima is better overall. It scores 8.4 out of 10 against 8.2 for GC Buying, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, GC Buying or Myridima?
Myridima rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 8.9 for Myridima. 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 Myridima?
Myridima 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 Myridima?
GC Buying replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at GC Buying and 4 minutes at Myridima when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on GC Buying or Myridima?
GC Buying verified us more quickly, taking 1 minute against 5 minutes on Myridima.