SpaceTrade vs Tbay: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | SpaceTrade | Tbay |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 9.1 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | SpaceTrade | Tbay |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | SpaceTrade applied ₦1,130 per dollar to our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, producing ₦22,600. A ₦100 withdrawal fee was charged, so ₦22,500 reached the bank. | We tested a $20 US Razer Gold e-code. The rate was 88.37%, or approximately 0.8837 points (₦1,077.63) per $1. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 8 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| KYC time | 2 minutes | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank Transfer |
| Gift card types | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | SpaceTrade requested BVN or NIN for Level 2 and a selfie with a government-issued ID for Level 3. Approval took about 30 seconds for Level 2 and one minute for Level 3. | Tbay did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address, username and password. |
| Fee structure | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. | For this trade, Tbay showed an order amount of approximately ₦23,540.23 (18.6989097 points) and a settled amount of approximately ₦21,552.53 (17.12 points). That leaves a difference of approximately ₦1,987.70 (1.5789097 points). The order page did not clearly label this total difference as a fee, so we calculated it by comparing the order amount with the settled amount. It should not be treated as a standard Tbay charge. The transaction breakdown also showed a dispute deduction of approximately ₦697.13 (0.55376 points). Tbay gave the reason as “incorrect balance or local currency.” This was specific to the tested transaction and is not presented as a regular Tbay fee. |
Frequently asked questions
Is SpaceTrade or Tbay better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.8 for Tbay, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, SpaceTrade or Tbay?
SpaceTrade rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for SpaceTrade and 7.5 for Tbay. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, SpaceTrade or Tbay?
SpaceTrade paid out faster in our test: 8 minutes to complete the trade against 10 minutes on Tbay. 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, SpaceTrade or Tbay?
Tbay replied first. Support took 1 minute to answer at Tbay and 2 minutes at SpaceTrade when we contacted them during testing.