Nosh vs Sogo: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Nosh | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.3 / 10Nosh wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 6.5 / 10Nosh wins | 5.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Sogo wins |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Nosh | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | A $20 US Razer Gold e-code was tested. Nosh displayed a rate of ₦1,120 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦22,400. | 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) | 12 minutes | 21 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 15 minutes |
| KYC time | 3 hours | 5 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | Nosh used two verification stages during the test. Level 1 required a BVN and facial verification and was completed in less than one minute. Level 2 requested a government-issued ID, occupation and proof of address. The complete verification process was approved after approximately three hours. | Sogo requested a BVN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in about one minute. |
| Fee structure | Nosh displayed an expected payout of ₦22,400 for the tested $20 Razer Gold e-code. After the trade, ₦22,350 reached the researcher’s bank account. The ₦50 difference was recorded as a withdrawal processing fee. | The $20 trade produced ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nosh or Sogo better overall?
Nosh is better overall. It scores 7.9 out of 10 against 7.7 for Sogo, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Nosh or Sogo?
Nosh rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.3 for Nosh 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, Nosh or Sogo?
Nosh paid out faster in our test: 12 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, Nosh or Sogo?
Nosh replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at Nosh and 15 minutes at Sogo when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Nosh or Sogo?
Sogo verified us more quickly, taking 5 minutes against 3 hours on Nosh.