Pandar vs PGold: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Pandar | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins | 7.2 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Pandar wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10Pandar wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10Pandar wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10Pandar wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10Pandar wins | 8.7 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.3 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Pandar | PGold |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Pandar displayed a rate of ₦1,130 per $1 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade credited ₦22,600 to the wallet. After the ₦150 withdrawal fee, ₦22,450 reached the bank account. | PGold processed our $50 US Razer Gold e-code at ₦1,000 per dollar and paid ₦50,000. The separate bank withdrawal took 7 minutes. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 1 minute | 6 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 7 minutes |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 3 minutes |
| KYC time | 1 minute | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bant Transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Pandar asked us to provide BVN, NIN and proof of address. The verification was approved immediately. | PGold did not require completed identity verification during our test. BVN and selfie fields were listed, but they were not completed and did not prevent the trade. |
| Fee structure | 150 | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
| Maximum trade | ₦500 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pandar or PGold better overall?
Pandar is better overall. It scores 8.3 out of 10 against 7.3 for PGold, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Pandar or PGold?
Pandar rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Pandar and 7.2 for PGold. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Pandar or PGold?
Pandar paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 6 minutes on PGold. 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, Pandar or PGold?
PGold replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at PGold and 5 minutes at Pandar when we contacted them during testing.