GC Buying vs Vivakard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | GC Buying | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.2 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10GC Buying wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10GC Buying wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10GC Buying wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.4 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | GC Buying | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Vivakard displayed a rate of ₦1,147 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦11,478 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The researcher received ₦12,000, including a bonus whose amount and basis were not specified. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 10 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 2 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, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | GC Buying asked for BVN, NIN and a selfie. Verification took one minute and was approved. | Vivakard did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with a name, email address and password and were able to trade without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee observed. | No fee observed |
| Minimum trade | ₦5 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is GC Buying or Vivakard better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 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 Vivakard?
Vivakard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.2 for GC Buying and 9.0 for Vivakard. 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 Vivakard?
Vivakard 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 Vivakard?
Vivakard replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Vivakard and 3 minutes at GC Buying when we contacted them during testing.