Sogo vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Sogo | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Payout speed | 5.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Trade experience | 7.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Support & disputes | 6.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Sogo wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.9 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 7.7 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Sogo | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | 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. | 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) | 21 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 15 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 5 minutes | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | Sogo requested a BVN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in about one minute. | 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 | The $20 trade produced ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sogo or ValueSwap better overall?
Sogo is better overall. It scores 7.7 out of 10 against 7.3 for ValueSwap, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Sogo or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.0 for Sogo 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, Sogo or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap paid out faster in our test: 3 minutes to complete the trade against 21 minutes on Sogo. 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, Sogo or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap replied first. Support took 5 minutes to answer at ValueSwap and 15 minutes at Sogo when we contacted them during testing.