TradeCard vs Vivakard: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | TradeCard | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 8.7 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Support & disputes | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | N/A |
| Product quality | 7.9 / 10 | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Security & trust | 7.5 / 10TradeCard wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| Reputation | 7.5 / 10TradeCard wins | 7.0 / 10 |
| App reviews | 8.9 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Overall | 8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | TradeCard | Vivakard |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 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) | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Support first response | 5 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, GameStop, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Roblox, Steam, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, 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. | 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 | No trading or withdrawal fee was recorded. | No fee observed |
Frequently asked questions
Is TradeCard or Vivakard better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 out of 10 against 8.2 for TradeCard, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, TradeCard or Vivakard?
Vivakard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 8.7 for TradeCard and 9.0 for Vivakard. Rates move daily and vary by card type and denomination, so compare rates per dollar before you sell.
Which has faster customer support, TradeCard or Vivakard?
Vivakard replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Vivakard and 5 minutes at TradeCard when we contacted them during testing.