GC Buying vs Prestmit: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | Prestmit |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Prestmit wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | Prestmit |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Prestmit displayed ₦1,145 per dollar for the $20 USA Razer Gold e-code and credited ₦22,900 to the wallet. A ₦50 withdrawal fee was deducted, so the bank received ₦22,850. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 7 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
| KYC time | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| 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, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. | Prestmit required the researcher's full name, date of birth, phone number and BVN for the KYC completed during this test. The verification was approved in one minute. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | Prestmit credited ₦22,900 to the researcher's wallet after the tested gift card trade. It charged a ₦50 withdrawal fee, so ₦22,850 was sent to the researcher's bank account. |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or Prestmit better overall?
Prestmit is better overall. It scores 8.6 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 Prestmit?
Prestmit rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 8.9 for Prestmit. 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 Prestmit?
Prestmit paid out faster in our test: 7 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 Prestmit?
Prestmit replied first. Support took 1 minute to answer at Prestmit and 3 minutes at GC Buying when we contacted them during testing.