Gexipay vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Gexipay | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.3 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Payout speed | 8.0 / 10Gexipay wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 9.0 / 10Gexipay wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 5.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.4 / 10Gexipay wins | 9.2 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.6 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Gexipay | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Gexipay displayed a rate of ₦1,120 per $1 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade credited ₦11,200 to the wallet. After the ₦100 withdrawal fee, ₦11,100 reached the bank account. | 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) | 4 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | 2 hours 30 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| KYC requirements | Gexipay requested BVN, NIN, a selfie, proof of address, home address and date of birth. Verification took about two hours and 30 minutes 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 | ₦100 withdrawal fee | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
| Maximum trade | ₦500 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gexipay or SpaceTrade better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.6 for Gexipay, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Gexipay or SpaceTrade?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.3 for Gexipay and 8.6 for SpaceTrade, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Gexipay or SpaceTrade?
Gexipay paid out faster in our test: 4 minutes to complete the trade against 8 minutes on SpaceTrade. 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, Gexipay or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at SpaceTrade and 5 minutes at Gexipay when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Gexipay or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade verified us more quickly, taking 2 minutes against 2 hours 30 minutes on Gexipay.