TradeCard vs ValueSwap: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | TradeCard | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.7 / 10TradeCard wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10TradeCard wins | 8.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10TradeCard wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 7.5 / 10TradeCard wins | 4.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.5 / 10TradeCard wins | 5.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.9 / 10 | 9.4 / 10ValueSwap wins |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | TradeCard | ValueSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | TradeCard paid ₦22,750.96 for our $20 US Razer Gold e-code, equal to about ₦1,137.55 per dollar. No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | 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) | 1 minute | 3 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, Nike, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox |
| KYC requirements | TradeCard did not request identity verification during our test. The account was created using an email address and password. | 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 | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | A ₦50 deduction applied during withdrawal |
Frequently asked questions
Is TradeCard or ValueSwap better overall?
TradeCard 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, TradeCard or ValueSwap?
There is no meaningful difference. Our gift card rates score is 8.7 for TradeCard and 8.5 for ValueSwap, so compare the live rate for your specific card before trading.
Which pays out faster, TradeCard or ValueSwap?
TradeCard paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 3 minutes on ValueSwap. That is the tested payout time, measured from card submission to the trade value being credited; a later bank withdrawal is recorded separately.