Iraters vs PGold: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Iraters | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.9 / 10Iraters wins | 7.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 4.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10PGold wins |
| Trade experience | 4.0 / 10 | 6.0 / 10PGold wins |
| Support & disputes | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10PGold wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 4.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10PGold wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10PGold wins |
| Security & trust | 4.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10PGold wins |
| Reputation | 4.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10PGold wins |
| App reviews | 9.8 / 10Iraters wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 5.1 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Iraters | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Iraters displayed a payout of ₦11,100 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,110 per $1. | PGold processed our $50 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,000 per dollar and paid ₦50,000. The separate bank withdrawal took 7 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 32 minutes | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 32 minutes | 7 minutes |
| Support first response | 35 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Iraters did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address, phone number, password and date of birth, but no BVN, ID or selfie was requested. | PGold did not require completed identity verification during our test. BVN and selfie fields were listed, but they were not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| Fee structure | a fee of 100 was deducted | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Iraters or PGold better overall?
PGold is better overall. It scores 7.3 out of 10 against 5.1 for Iraters, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Iraters or PGold?
Iraters rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.9 for Iraters and 7.2 for PGold. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Iraters or PGold?
PGold paid out faster in our test: 6 minutes to complete the trade against 32 minutes on Iraters. 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, Iraters or PGold?
PGold replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at PGold and 35 minutes at Iraters when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Iraters or PGold?
Use Iraters if the rate matters most, and PGold if you want the trade completed quickly. Iraters scored higher on gift card rates and PGold scored higher on payout speed.