GC Buying vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade 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 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | SpaceTrade applied ₦1,130 per dollar to our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦22,600. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged, so ₦22,500 reached the bank. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | 1 minute | 2 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 | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| KYC requirements | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. | SpaceTrade requested BVN or NIN for Level 2 and a selfie with a government-issued ID for Level 3. Approval took about 30 seconds for Level 2 and one minute for Level 3. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or SpaceTrade better overall?
They are level. Both GC Buying and SpaceTrade score 8.2 out of 10 in our latest tests, so the choice comes down to the individual dimensions in the table above.
Which gives a better gift card rate, GC Buying or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 8.6 for SpaceTrade. 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade paid out faster in our test: 8 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at SpaceTrade and 3 minutes at GC Buying when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on GC Buying or SpaceTrade?
GC Buying verified us more quickly, taking 1 minute against 2 minutes on SpaceTrade.