PGold vs TradeCard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | PGold | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.2 / 10 | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Trade experience | 6.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 7.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10TradeCard wins |
| App reviews | 8.7 / 10 | 8.9 / 10TradeCard wins |
| Overall | 7.3 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | PGold | TradeCard |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | 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. | TradeCard paid ₦22,750.96 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, equal to about ₦1,137.55 per dollar. No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 6 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 7 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | 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. | TradeCard did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. |
| Fee structure | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. |
Frequently asked questions
Is PGold or TradeCard better overall?
TradeCard is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.3 for PGold, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, PGold or TradeCard?
TradeCard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.2 for PGold and 8.7 for TradeCard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, PGold or TradeCard?
TradeCard 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, PGold or TradeCard?
PGold replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at PGold and 5 minutes at TradeCard when we contacted them during testing.