Pandar vs Sogo: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Pandar | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Pandar wins | 5.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10Pandar wins | 6.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 9.0 / 10Pandar wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Security & trust | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.6 / 10Pandar wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.0 / 10Pandar wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.3 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Pandar | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 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) | 1 minute | 21 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 15 minutes |
| KYC time | 1 minute | 5 minutes |
| 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, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | Pandar asked us to provide BVN, NIN and proof of address. The verification was approved immediately. | Sogo requested a BVN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in about one minute. |
| Fee structure | 150 | The $20 trade produced ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. |
| Minimum trade | ₦10 | Not recorded |
| Maximum trade | ₦500 | Not recorded |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pandar or Sogo better overall?
Pandar is better overall. It scores 8.3 out of 10 against 7.7 for Sogo, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Pandar or Sogo?
Pandar rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for Pandar 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, Pandar or Sogo?
Pandar paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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, Pandar or Sogo?
Pandar replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at Pandar and 15 minutes at Sogo when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on Pandar or Sogo?
Pandar verified us more quickly, taking 1 minute against 5 minutes on Sogo.