GC Buying vs Pandar: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | Pandar |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Pandar wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Pandar wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | Pandar |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Pandar displayed a rate of ₦1,130 per $1 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade credited ₦22,600 to the wallet. After the ₦150 withdrawal fee, ₦22,450 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Payout methods | Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bant 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, Roblox, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. | Pandar asked us to provide BVN, NIN and proof of address. The verification was approved immediately. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | 150 |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | ₦10 |
| Maximum trade | Not recorded | ₦500 |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or Pandar better overall?
Pandar is better overall. It scores 8.3 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 Pandar?
Pandar rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 8.6 for Pandar. 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 Pandar?
Pandar paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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 Pandar?
GC Buying replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at GC Buying and 5 minutes at Pandar when we contacted them during testing.