Sell gift cards safely: how to avoid scams
Selling a gift card you legitimately own is a normal trade. Here's how to do it safely with SellCardNow — and how to spot scammers anywhere else.
Official WhatsApp
+852 5993 2519
Support hours
24/7, replies in under 3 minutes
Payout window
Under 1 minute after verification
Safety guide
Selling a card you own is legal in our markets
If you bought the card or were given it as a real gift, reselling it is your right. Sellers in Nairobi, Lagos, Accra, Cotonou, and Abidjan have been doing this for years — there is nothing strange about turning unused store credit into M-PESA, Naira, MoMo, or Wave.
What is not legal is selling a card you stole or got through a scam, or buying a card from someone using a stranger's bank account. SellCardNow only buys cards from sellers who can confirm the card is theirs.
Safety guide
5 red flags of scam buyers anywhere else
1. They contact you in a WhatsApp group or Telegram channel and pressure you to share the code first. A real buyer reviews the card on their own line, not in a group.
2. Their phone number was copied from a screenshot in a Facebook post. Always verify the number on the company's own website, not from a forwarded image.
3. They promise a rate that is much higher than every other site. A 30% premium on Apple is bait, not a deal.
4. They say "I'll pay you after you send the code." Real platforms confirm the price, then send payout within minutes — no waiting overnight.
5. They ask for your bank login, M-PESA PIN, or Apple ID password. None of those are needed to sell a card.
Safety guide
How SellCardNow's verified flow works
On this site, the only way to reach support is the WhatsApp button. The number is +852 5993 2519 — it appears on every page footer and on /official-whatsapp. Never copy a number from a screenshot, a search ad, or a different website.
When you message support, you'll send the card type, region, face value, and a clear photo of the card. Support quotes the final price in under 3 minutes. If you accept, payout is sent in under a minute after the card is verified.
We are staffed 24/7. If a number you find online claims to be SellCardNow but tells you to wait until tomorrow, it is not us.
Safety guide
What we never ask for
We will never ask for your bank login, your M-PESA PIN, your MoMo PIN, your Apple ID password, your Steam password, your email password, or any social media login.
We will never ask you to install remote screen apps, AnyDesk, or to read out a one-time code from your bank or wallet.
If anyone asks for those things claiming to be SellCardNow, end the chat and message us on the official number to report it.
Safety guide
What happens if a card fails verification
Sometimes a card is partially redeemed, the region is wrong for what the buyer can use, or the code does not match what was sent. In that case support tells you exactly what failed and the trade is cancelled — no payout, no penalty.
We do not keep card codes that fail. The card is yours. You can try again with a different card, or take it elsewhere.
FAQ
Sell gift cards safely FAQ
Short answers to the questions sellers ask before opening WhatsApp.
Is selling my gift card legal?
Yes, if the card is legitimately yours. Reselling unused store credit you bought or were gifted is a normal trade in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Bénin, and Côte d'Ivoire. Selling cards obtained through fraud is not, and we do not buy those.
What if my card is rejected during review?
Support tells you exactly why — wrong region, partially used, code mismatch, or another reason. The trade is cancelled with no payout and no penalty. Your card stays yours and you can try elsewhere.
How do I know it's the real SellCardNow?
The only official WhatsApp number is +852 5993 2519, shown on every page of this site and on /official-whatsapp. If a number was copied from a screenshot, a Facebook post, or a paid ad pretending to be us, do not use it.
Can I get scammed if I follow your steps?
If you only message the number from this site, never share passwords or PINs, and only send the card details after support quotes you a final price, you are safe. Scams happen when sellers go through unverified buyers in groups or DMs. Stay on the official flow.
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