Payora vs Sogo: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Payora | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.1 / 10Payora wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Payout speed | N/A | 5.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Trade experience | 4.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Support & disputes | 1.9 / 10 | 6.0 / 10Sogo wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Product quality | 5.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 5.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins |
| Reputation | 5.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Sogo wins |
| App reviews | 8.3 / 10 | 8.9 / 10Sogo wins |
| Overall | 5.8 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Payora | Sogo |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Payora displayed ₦966.373 per dollar and an expected payout of ₦9,663.73 for our $10 Razer Gold e-code. The card was rejected, so no rate was actually received and no payout was made. | 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) | Not tested | 21 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | Not recorded | 1 minute |
| Support first response | Not tested | 15 minutes |
| KYC time | 10 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, GameStop, Google Play, Razer Gold, Steam, Vanilla | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | Payora requested a BVN, home address, full name, date of birth, gender and state of origin. Approval took about one minute, but the full process took about ten minutes because the app crashed twice. | Sogo requested a BVN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in about one minute. |
| Fee structure | No completed payout was available because the card was rejected. Payora showed a minimum withdrawal of ₦500 during the test. | The $20 trade produced ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Payora or Sogo better overall?
Sogo is better overall. It scores 7.7 out of 10 against 5.8 for Payora, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Payora or Sogo?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 7.1 for Payora and 7.0 for Sogo, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Is verification quicker on Payora or Sogo?
Sogo verified us more quickly, taking 5 minutes against 10 minutes on Payora.