Nosh vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Nosh | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.3 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Payout speed | 6.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10 | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Nosh | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 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) | 12 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | 3 hours | 2 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 | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| 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. | 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 | 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 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nosh or SpaceTrade better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.9 for Nosh, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Nosh or SpaceTrade?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.3 for Nosh and 8.6 for SpaceTrade, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Nosh or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade paid out faster in our test: 8 minutes to complete the trade against 12 minutes on Nosh. 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at SpaceTrade and 5 minutes at Nosh when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Nosh or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade verified us more quickly, taking 2 minutes against 3 hours on Nosh.