Sogo vs Vivakard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Sogo | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 7.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Payout speed | 5.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Trade experience | 7.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Support & disputes | 6.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.5 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Other features | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.5 / 10Sogo wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10Sogo wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.9 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 7.7 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Sogo | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 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) | 21 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 15 minutes | 2 minutes |
| KYC time | 5 minutes | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, 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. | 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 ₦19,000. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦18,900. | No fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sogo or Vivakard better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 out of 10 against 7.7 for Sogo, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Sogo or Vivakard?
Vivakard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 7.0 for Sogo and 9.0 for Vivakard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, Sogo or Vivakard?
Vivakard paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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 Vivakard?
Vivakard replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Vivakard and 15 minutes at Sogo when we contacted them during testing.