Iraters vs Tbay: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Iraters | Tbay |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.9 / 10Iraters wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 4.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Tbay wins |
| Trade experience | 4.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Tbay wins |
| Support & disputes | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Tbay wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 4.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Tbay wins |
| Other features | 4.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Tbay wins |
| Security & trust | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Tbay wins |
| Reputation | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Tbay wins |
| App reviews | 9.8 / 10Iraters wins | 9.1 / 10 |
| Overall | 5.1 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Iraters | Tbay |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | We tested a $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The rate was 88.37%, or approximately 0.8837 points (₦1,077.63) per $1. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 32 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 32 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 35 minutes | 1 minute |
| 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, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, 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. | Tbay did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, username and password. |
| Fee structure | a fee of 100 was deducted | For this trade, Tbay showed an order amount of approximately ₦23,540.23 (18.6989097 points) and a settled amount of approximately ₦21,552.53 (17.12 points). That leaves a difference of approximately ₦1,987.70 (1.5789097 points). The order page did not clearly label this total difference as a fee, so we calculated it by comparing the order amount with the settled amount. It should not be treated as a standard Tbay charge. The transaction breakdown also showed a dispute deduction of approximately ₦697.13 (0.55376 points). Tbay gave the reason as “incorrect balance or local currency.” This was specific to the tested transaction and is not presented as a regular Tbay fee. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Iraters or Tbay better overall?
Tbay is better overall. It scores 7.8 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 Tbay?
Iraters rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.9 for Iraters and 7.5 for Tbay. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Iraters or Tbay?
Tbay paid out faster in our test: 10 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 Tbay?
Tbay replied first. Support took 1 minute to answer at Tbay and 35 minutes at Iraters when we contacted them during testing.
Which should I use, Iraters or Tbay?
Use Iraters if the rate matters most, and Tbay if you want the trade completed quickly. Iraters scored higher on gift card rates and Tbay scored higher on payout speed.