GC Buying vs PGold: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 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 | 8.7 / 10PGold wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | PGold processed our $50 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,000 per dollar and paid ₦50,000. The separate bank withdrawal took 7 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 7 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 3 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. | PGold did not require completed identity verification during our test. BVN and selfie fields were listed, but they were not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| 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 PGold better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.3 for PGold, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, GC Buying or PGold?
GC Buying rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 7.2 for PGold. 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 PGold?
PGold 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.