GC Buying vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ValueSwap displayed a payout of ₦11,215 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,121.50 per $1. The wallet received ₦11,215. After a ₦50 withdrawal deduction, ₦11,165 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 1 minute | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank Transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| 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. | ValueSwap did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address and password, while the referral and country fields were optional. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or ValueSwap better overall?
GC Buying is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.3 for ValueSwap, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, GC Buying or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 8.5 for ValueSwap. 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 ValueSwap?
ValueSwap paid out faster in our test: 3 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 ValueSwap?
GC Buying replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at GC Buying and 5 minutes at ValueSwap when we contacted them during testing.