SpaceTrade vs Vivakard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | SpaceTrade | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 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 | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | N/A |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Other features | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | SpaceTrade | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 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) | 8 minutes | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| 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, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, 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. | 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 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. | No fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is SpaceTrade or Vivakard better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 out of 10 against 8.2 for SpaceTrade, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, SpaceTrade or Vivakard?
Vivakard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for SpaceTrade 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, SpaceTrade or Vivakard?
Vivakard paid out faster in our test: 1 minute 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.