GC Buying vs Sogo: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10GC Buying wins | 5.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Sogo wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Sogo paid ₦950 per dollar for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the final bank amount to ₦18,900. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 21 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 15 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, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. | Sogo requested a BVN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in about one minute. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | The $20 trade produced ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or Sogo better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.7 for Sogo, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, GC Buying or Sogo?
GC Buying rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 7.0 for Sogo. 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 Sogo?
GC Buying paid out faster in our test: 10 minutes to complete the trade against 21 minutes on Sogo. 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 Sogo?
GC Buying replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at GC Buying and 15 minutes at Sogo when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on GC Buying or Sogo?
GC Buying verified us more quickly, taking 1 minute against 5 minutes on Sogo.