Vivakard vs Yesa: Which Should You Trade With?
Score by dimension
| Dimension | Vivakard | Yesa |
|---|---|---|
| Gift card rates | 9.0 / 10Vivakard wins | 7.7 / 10 |
| Payout speed | 9.5 / 10Vivakard wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Trade experience | 8.5 / 10Vivakard wins | 7.5 / 10 |
| Support & disputes | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| KYC & onboarding | N/A | 8.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Product quality | 8.7 / 10Vivakard wins | 8.0 / 10 |
| Other features | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10Yesa wins |
| Security & trust | 7.0 / 10 | 7.5 / 10Yesa wins |
| Reputation | 7.0 / 10 | 7.9 / 10Yesa wins |
| App reviews | 8.9 / 10 | 9.2 / 10Yesa wins |
| Overall | 8.4 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Side-by-side facts
| Detail | Vivakard | Yesa |
|---|---|---|
| Rate received (latest test) | 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. | 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) | 1 minute | 4 minutes |
| Bank withdrawal time (latest test) | 2 minutes | 1 minute |
| Support first response | 2 minutes | 6 minutes |
| KYC time | Not tested | 5 minutes |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Bank transfer, Cryptocurrency |
| Gift card types | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, Footlocker, GameStop, Google Play, PlayStation, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla, Xbox | Amazon, AMEX, Apple / iTunes, eBay, Footlocker, Google Play, Nike, Razer Gold, Sephora, Steam, Vanilla |
| KYC requirements | 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. | Yesa requested a BVN, NIN and selfie. The full process took about five minutes, and approval arrived in under one minute. |
| Fee structure | No fee observed | The trade produced ₦10,990. A ₦40 deduction reduced the final bank amount to ₦10,950. |
Frequently asked questions
Is Vivakard or Yesa better overall?
Vivakard is better overall. It scores 8.4 out of 10 against 8.1 for Yesa, based on our own trades on both platforms.
Which gives a better gift card rate, Vivakard or Yesa?
Vivakard rated better on the card we traded. Our gift card rates score is 9.0 for Vivakard 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, Vivakard or Yesa?
Vivakard paid out faster in our test: 1 minute to complete the trade against 4 minutes on Yesa. 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, Vivakard or Yesa?
Vivakard replied first. Support took 2 minutes to answer at Vivakard and 6 minutes at Yesa when we contacted them during testing.