Nosh vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Nosh | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.3 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Payout speed | 6.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10Nosh wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Nosh wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.8 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 7.9 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Nosh | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ValueSwap displayed a payout of ₦11,215 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,121.50 per $1. The wallet received ₦11,215. After a ₦50 withdrawal deduction, ₦11,165 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 12 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 3 hours | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| 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, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, 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. | ValueSwap did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address and password, while the referral and country fields were optional. |
| 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. | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nosh or ValueSwap better overall?
Nosh is better overall. It scores 7.9 out of 10 against 7.3 for ValueSwap, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Nosh or ValueSwap?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.3 for Nosh and 8.5 for ValueSwap, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Nosh or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap paid out faster in our test: 3 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.