Payora vs SpaceTrade: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Payora | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.1 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Payout speed | N/A | 7.5 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Trade experience | 4.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Support & disputes | 1.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Product quality | 5.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10 | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Security & trust | 5.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Reputation | 5.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| App reviews | 8.3 / 10 | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins |
| Overall | 5.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Payora | SpaceTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | SpaceTrade applied ₦1,130 per dollar to our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦22,600. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged, so ₦22,500 reached the bank. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | Not tested | 8 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | Not recorded | 1 minute |
| Support first response | Not tested | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | 10 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, GameStop, Google Play, Razer Gold, Steam, Vanilla | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam |
| 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. | SpaceTrade requested BVN or NIN for Level 2 and a selfie with a government-issued ID for Level 3. Approval took about 30 seconds for Level 2 and one minute for Level 3. |
| Fee structure | No completed payout was available because the card was rejected. Payora showed a minimum withdrawal of ₦500 during the test. | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Payora or SpaceTrade better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 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 SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.1 for Payora and 8.6 for SpaceTrade. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Is verification quicker on Payora or SpaceTrade?
SpaceTrade verified us more quickly, taking 2 minutes against 10 minutes on Payora.