SpaceTrade vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | SpaceTrade | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | SpaceTrade | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 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) | 8 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| KYC time | 2 minutes | Not tested |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, 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. | 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 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
Frequently asked questions
Is SpaceTrade or ValueSwap better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 7.3 for ValueSwap, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, SpaceTrade or ValueSwap?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for SpaceTrade and 8.5 for ValueSwap, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, SpaceTrade or ValueSwap?
ValueSwap paid out faster in our test: 3 minutes to complete the trade against 8 minutes on SpaceTrade. 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 ValueSwap?
SpaceTrade replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at SpaceTrade and 5 minutes at ValueSwap when we contacted them during testing.