Migo vs Sogo: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Migo | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.3 / 10Migo wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 8.5 / 10Migo wins | 5.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Migo wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10Migo wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Product quality | 9.5 / 10Migo wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Other features | 3.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Security & trust | 5.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Reputation | 5.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Sogo wins |
| App reviews | 9.4 / 10Migo wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.4 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Migo | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Migo displayed a rate of ₦1,155 per dollar for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The expected payout and final bank amount were both ₦11,550. No fee was recorded. | Sogo paid ₦950 per dollar for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the final bank amount to ₦18,900. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 3 minutes | 21 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 3 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 15 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 5 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | Migo did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, phone number, username and password. | Sogo requested a BVN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in about one minute. |
| Fee structure | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded during our test. | The $20 trade produced ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Migo or Sogo better overall?
Sogo is better overall. It scores 7.7 out of 10 against 7.4 for Migo, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Migo or Sogo?
Migo rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.3 for Migo and 7.0 for Sogo. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Migo or Sogo?
Migo paid out faster in our test: 3 minutes to complete the trade against 21 minutes on Sogo. 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, Migo or Sogo?
Migo replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at Migo and 15 minutes at Sogo when we contacted them during testing.