Nosh vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Nosh | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.3 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 6.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Nosh wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10 | 8.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Nosh | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | TradeCard paid ₦22,750.96 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, equal to about ₦1,137.55 per dollar. No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 12 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 3 hours | Not tested |
| 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, GameStop, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Xbox |
| 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. | TradeCard did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| 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. | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nosh or TradeCard better overall?
TradeCard 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 TradeCard?
TradeCard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.3 for Nosh and 8.7 for TradeCard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Nosh or TradeCard?
TradeCard paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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.