GC Buying vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 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 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 8.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | TradeCard paid ₦22,750.96 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, equal to about ₦1,137.55 per dollar. No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 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, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. | TradeCard did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or TradeCard better overall?
They are level. Both GC Buying and TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
TradeCard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 8.7 for TradeCard. 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 TradeCard?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
GC Buying replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at GC Buying and 5 minutes at TradeCard when we contacted them during testing.