PGold vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | PGold | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.2 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Trade experience | 6.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Other features | 7.0 / 10PGold wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10PGold wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10PGold wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.7 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 7.3 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | PGold | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | ValueSwap displayed a payout of ₦11,215 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code, giving a rate of ₦1,121.50 per $1. The wallet received ₦11,215. After a ₦50 withdrawal deduction, ₦11,165 reached the bank account. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 6 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 7 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| 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, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, 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. | ValueSwap did not ask us to complete identity verification. Registration required a name, email address and password, while the referral and country fields were optional. |
| Fee structure | No trading or bank-payment deduction was recorded. | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
Frequently asked questions
Is PGold or ValueSwap better overall?
They are level. Both PGold and ValueSwap score 7.3 out of 10 in our latest tests, so the choice comes down to the individual dimensions in the table above.
Which gives a better gift card rate, PGold or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.2 for PGold and 8.5 for ValueSwap. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, PGold or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap paid out faster in our test: 3 minutes 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 ValueSwap?
PGold replied first. Support took 3 minutes to answer at PGold and 5 minutes at ValueSwap when we contacted them during testing.