SpaceTrade vs Yesa: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | SpaceTrade | Yesa |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.6 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 7.7 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 7.5 / 10 | 8.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Product quality | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.6 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Security & trust | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Reputation | 8.0 / 10SpaceTrade wins | 7.9 / 10 |
| App reviews | 9.2 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | SpaceTrade | Yesa |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Yesa applied ₦1,099 per dollar to the successful $10 Razer Gold trade, producing ₦10,990. A ₦40 deduction reduced the bank payment to ₦10,950. |
| Tested payout time (latest test) | 8 minutes | 4 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 6 minutes |
| KYC time | 2 minutes | 5 minutes |
| 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, Google Play, Nike, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| 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. | Yesa requested a BVN, NIN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in under one minute. |
| Fee structure | The $20 card produced ₦22,600 at ₦1,130 per dollar. A ₦100 withdrawal fee reduced the bank payment to ₦22,500. | The trade produced ₦10,990. A ₦40 deduction reduced the final bank amount to ₦10,950. |
Frequently asked questions
Is SpaceTrade or Yesa better overall?
SpaceTrade is better overall. It scores 8.2 out of 10 against 8.1 for Yesa, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, SpaceTrade or Yesa?
SpaceTrade rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.6 for SpaceTrade and 7.7 for Yesa. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which pays out faster, SpaceTrade or Yesa?
Yesa paid out faster in our test: 4 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 Yesa?
SpaceTrade replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at SpaceTrade and 6 minutes at Yesa when we contacted them during testing.
Is verification quicker on SpaceTrade or Yesa?
SpaceTrade verified us more quickly, taking 2 minutes against 5 minutes on Yesa.