How to sell gift cards online in Nigeria

Are you receiving gift card as a form of payment from abroad? Why not learn better alternatives instead of receiving gift cards.

Did you just receive a gift card from families or friends and don't know what to do with it but wish you could just turn this to cash in your bank account? In this blog post, you'll get to know everything about gift cards, how it's used, what it entails and how to convert your iTunes and other types of gift card to cash easily and instantly in Nigeria.

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What are gift cards

Gift cards are prepaid stored-value money card issued by a retailer or bank to be used as an alternative to cash for purchases within a particular store such as Amazon, Google play store, Apple store, iTunes, etc. They are usually issued by retailers and marketers as part of promotion strategies, to entice the recipient of such gift card to always return to the store for purchases.

Gift cards are generally redeemable only for purchases in a particular store and it can not be cashed out and in some cases, may come with an expiry date.

But, good news! Though, gift cards are designed to be redeemed for purchase within a specified store and there's no direct way to convert it to cash in your bank account, you can actually find a buyer who's willing to pay cash in exchange for the gift card value.

Of all the gift cards traded in Nigeria, there's no doubt that Apple iTunes gift card is the most prominent and popular.

iTunes gift cards are used in iPhone App store to make purchases such as buying music, apps purchases and subscriptions. iTunes gift card, fortunately, do not have expiry date and they are redeemable through the App store on iPhones.

To redeem an iTunes gift card a promotional code on the card usually starting with the letter X is entered in the App store on an iPhone. Once redeemed, the account is credited with a balance equivalent to the value of the card which can be used for purchasing apps and music within the App store. Some other gift cards that are of more value and prominent in Nigeria are Amazon, Steam Wallet and Google play gift cards.

Types of gift cards

Gift cards are of two types based on the issuer of the cards.

Closed loop gift cards

These types of cards are only used within a particular stores, supermarket, restruants, etc. They are issued by retailers allowing customers to load prepaid funds that can be used for future purchases. They don't require any activation fees. They are usually not reloadable, that is, once the balance is spent, they can't be reused again. They may have expiration dates but not all of them have. Examples of this type of gift cards are the Amazon gift card, Google play store gift card, Apple iTunes gift card, Steam gift cards and others.

Open loop gift cards

This type of cards is more flexible and can be spent anywhere the payment card processor is accepted. These cards are usually issued by payment processors like American Express, Visa, Verve, Discover or MasterCard. These cards displays the payment processor logos and can be used to make any type of electronic payment anywhere. Open loop gift cards have the advantage of serving as a standard prepaid card which can be reloaded and reused. They usually come with some activation and maintenance or administrative charges.

Other valuable and acceptable gifts that can be sent in lieu of gift cards

No doubt, gift cards are not that valuable in terms of price and the majority of gift cards recepients do not find any use for it. 100 dollar iTunes gift card in Naira, for instance, as at the time of writing this post is only worth around ₦35,000. These are the reasons why many gift card recipients are always in search for how they can exchange their gift cards to cash and along the way they may fall into the hands of online scammers and swindlers whose main aim and target is to give their victims high prices and offer which cannot be gotten elsewhere. So, in other to avoid the risk of running into a scammer's hand, it is advisable that gift cards should only be given if the recipient will actually use them and redeem it by themselves. Recepients may also request for other things more valuable. So, if you are sending or requesting for a gift here are the best things you could send or request for instead of gift cards:

Cash: If this socially acceptable you could request for direct cash from your benefactor instead of getting a gift card and ending up finding ways to convert it to cash. If you are sending or receiving cash to or from Nigeria, you can click here for the best method
Bitcoin: this is another valuable gifts everyone would so much appreciate. I mean, who wouldn't love some bitcoins in their wallets? You can ask for this if your benefactor is from another country where cash payment or transfer may be restricted, impossible or not feasible. If you wish to know more about bitcoin, you can click here.
Airtime or mobile top-up: This again is another great gift that recipients would so much appreciate. Mobile top-up or airtime recharge can be done internationally. You can send airtime or mobile top-up to Nigeria from anywhere in the world using these website: https://www.bossrevolution.com, https://recharge.com, and https://etopuponline.com. You can then convert your mobile top-up or airtime to cash.

How to convert any type of gift card to cash in Nigerian bank account

Here in Nigeria, it's a bit difficult to find exchanges or trusted broker that can exchange your gift cards for cash or naira. This is the reason why you need to be careful with who you sell or exchange your gift cards with. So many scammers have occupied this space and they rip you by offering you high rate which you can't get anywhere. That's why you should be careful when someone is giving you a price that's too good to be true, don't be greedy! By exchanging your gift cards with me, I can assure you of secure dealings and instant payment. Before you start asking if I'm legit or not, ensure you've gone through the whole article to find proofs of successful transactions with people online! Click here to see the screenshots yourself. If you don't believe in the screenshots posted, save yourself the stress of contacting me! I won't respond to stupid questions so don't waste my time if you are not serious! Also, ensure the gift cards you are selling has not been sent to a third-party before, if you've already sent the gift card to someone else before, don't bother sending them to me!

To convert any type of gift cards to cash or naira in your bank account in Nigeria, simply follow these steps:

Read terms and conditions. Click here to read the terms and conditions binding your transaction first.
Get the cards claim code and receipt ready. If your gift card is a physical card, first unpack the card and scratch the silver lining at the back to reveal its claim code. Take a picture of the card showing the claim code and the receipt if available. If it's a digital or egift card, get the redeem code from the email receipt.
Send a message with details on WhatsApp. Ensure you've read the complete instructions before you send a message on WhatsApp otherwise your message may not receive a response if you don't follow the terms and instructions correctly. Once you've read the terms and full instructions given, click this link to open a chat on WhatsApp. Send a message with the following information stating clearly that you want to convert gift to cash and upload the gift card receipt if available; the number of quantities of each denomination available, currencies the gift card is dominated in and amount or value (e.g $100, £50, etc), type of the gift cards (e.g ecode or physical), gift card brand or issuer (e.g, Google Play, iTunes, etc), region the gift card is valid in (e.g USA, Germany, France, Canada, etc).
Wait to receive price of the gift card. Once your message is received with the necessary information of what you are selling, you'll get the price you will be paid for the gift card. If you've not followed the instructions given or provided clear details of what you want, your message might not be responded to!
Send gift card redeemption details and wait for it to be redeemed. Send the gift card details once you receive the price and your bank account details, then wait for the gift card to be loaded.
Receive cash payment. Once your gift card has been successfully redeemed, payment will be made into the bank account details you provided.

⚠️DO NOT BOTHER TO SEND GIFT CARDS THAT YOU HAVE SENT TO SOMEONE ELSE BEFORE

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Terms of Trade

Kindly read the terms and conditions that apply to your use of information on the present page you are reading. Subsequent update may be provided to these terms without your prior notice and it's your duty to regularly visit the page for updates. Your usage of the information thereof or exchange service shall signify your acceptance of these terms and you shall be bound as follows:

1. Definition - "I" or "me" refers to the owner of this blog, the provider of this service. "You" or "your" refers to the reader of this information who wish to or has contacted me for the exchange service. "Information" or "this information" refers to the blog article on this page where these terms are originally found.

2. Mode of operation and rules of engagement - All our transactions shall be carried out on WhatsApp and mode of payment shall be through bank transfer. Note that transaction once entered is final and nonrefundable.

All communications with me must be strictly on WhatsApp, no calls of any form is necessary or allowed. Do not abuse the WhatsApp call feature. Do not WhatsApp call me without following the instructions outlined in this article first. Do not WhatsApp call to call my attention if you know you are not ready to carryout any successful transaction.

You are advised to be detailed about your enquiry or needs as message with no specific details of what you want might not receive a response.

I reserve every right to refuse a transaction with you or refuse to respond to your message. If your message hasn't been responded to, it's usually because:

a. I wasn't available as at the time your message was delivered or was busy responding to other messages. Kindly exercise a little patience if you've followed the instructions given and your message is yet to be responded to.

b. You didn't follow the instructions given or have not provided clear and complete details of what you want.

c. You've violated the terms and conditions.

d. Your message has already been addressed.

It's always important to go straight to the point and follow instructions given when sending your message to save time for everyone.

You may send a WhatsApp message with details at any time of the day which will be responded to during my working hours or when I'm active. You may not WhatsApp call outside of these working hours (working hours is between 8:00 am to 11:59 pm GMT+1).

Be courteous, civil and respectful in your interaction as unruly/mannerless behaviour or violation will result in instant blocking!

You may only use WhatsApp call, in moderation, as a means to call my attention to your message only if all the following conditions are met:

a. You have followed all the instructions on your part and ready to proceed to carry out a successful transaction. If you are not sure you'll end up making a successful transaction, no need to use WhatsApp call, wait for a response.

b. You've not gotten response from me for more than 5 minutes of sending your message within my working hours (8:00 am to 11:59 pm GMT+1).

c. Your transaction is urgent.

I understand you may have transactions to complete urgently, I also respect people's time and would make sure I process all transactions as fast as possible. If I'm already processing your transaction, you do not need to call me as I would always respond with an update when your transaction has been completed. Your transaction would usually be completed within 5 to 10 minutes, on average, depending on the volume of your order. If I've not responded to you, please ensure you have provided details of what you want, then you may proceed to use WhatsApp call after 5 minutes of no response.

Any misuse of the WhatsApp call in a manner that constitutes disturbance or abuse will result in blocking.

Do not contact me if you are not serious or ready to transact. If I notice you are not serious or only wasting my time, I'll stop responding to your message or even block you. If you are worried about getting scammed, check screenshots of successful transactions provided here, if still not convinced, no need to contact me.

3. Prohibited use - You shall not use this service in connection with any criminal or illegal activities.

All payment funds used must belong to you or you are authorized to use them.

4. Privacy notice - You agree that I may use the screenshots of our transactions on this blog or any platform for the purpose of marketing.

5. Rejection or delay of Payment - Since the use of a bank account or the making of an electronic funds transfer may be limited by your agreement with your financial institution and/or by applicable law, I'm not liable to anybody if I delay or do not complete a transaction as a result of any such limit, or if a financial institution delays or fails to honor any credit or debit to or from an account.

6. Disclaimer - In no event will I be responsible or liable for any damages or losses of any kind, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of your use of this information or exchange service.

7. Limitation of liability - TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, I WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THIS INFORMATION OR EXCHANGE SERVICE.

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I have fully read and agreed to the terms of trade above, take me to get started!

How to convert any gift cards to cash in Nigeria - iTunes, Google play, Amazon, steam, etc