Sekiapp vs Vivakard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Sekiapp | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.8 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.9 / 10Sekiapp wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Other features | 9.0 / 10Sekiapp wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10Sekiapp wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Sekiapp wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.1 / 10Sekiapp wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.3 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Sekiapp | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | Sekiapp displayed ₦1,140 per dollar for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The trade value was ₦22,800. A ₦100 transaction fee and ₦50 VAT reduced the bank payment to ₦22,650. | Vivakard displayed a rate of ₦1,147 per $1 and an expected payout of ₦11,478 for our $10 US Razer Gold e-code. The researcher received ₦12,000, including a bonus whose amount and basis were not specified. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 6 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 3 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | 1 minute | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Razer Gold, Steam, Vanilla | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Sekiapp requested a name, date of birth, BVN and selfie before the dashboard was available. The process was approved in about 30 seconds. | Vivakard did not ask us to complete identity verification. We created the account with a name, email address and password and were able to trade without submitting BVN, an ID or a selfie. |
| Fee structure | The $20 trade produced ₦22,800. A ₦100 transaction fee and ₦50 VAT were deducted, leaving ₦22,650. | No fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sekiapp or Vivakard better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 out of 10 against 8.3 for Sekiapp, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Sekiapp or Vivakard?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.8 for Sekiapp and 9.0 for Vivakard, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, Sekiapp or Vivakard?
Vivakard paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 6 minutes on Sekiapp. 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, Sekiapp or Vivakard?
Vivakard replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Vivakard and 3 minutes at Sekiapp when we contacted them during testing.