How it works
TL;DR — SellCardNow is a gift card matching platform, not a buyer. We route each card to whichever buyer in our global redemption network is paying the most for it right now. Three steps: check rate, send on WhatsApp, get paid in under a minute. Operated by KolaCash Limited (HK CR# 78258768).
Three steps to sell.
One matching layer between you and a global buyer network.
No account needed. Real WhatsApp team 24/7. Verification typically under three minutes. Payout typically under one minute. The price you see in the calculator is the price we lock.
What SellCardNow actually is
A matching platform, not a gift card buyer.
Most gift card sites you have seen in Africa are single-buyer platforms. They have one operator on the back end who buys cards at whatever price they are willing to pay, and that price is the ceiling. The seller never gets a higher number than that single buyer's budget allows.
SellCardNow is structured differently. We do not own or redeem the cards. We operate the matching infrastructure between sellers and a global pool of redemption buyers, and earn a small commission per successful match. The card you send us is routed to whichever buyer in the network is paying the most for it right now.
The operating entity is KolaCash Limited, a Hong Kong company (CR# 78258768, verifiable on data.cr.gov.hk). Settlement to your local rail runs through that entity.
In one line
SellCardNow = live rate engine + WhatsApp ops desk + global buyer network. We connect sellers in Africa with the highest live bid available in the network and disburse on local rails — M-PESA in Kenya, mobile money across the FR markets, banks in Nigeria.
- We do not buy cards ourselves.
- We do not hold an inventory of card balances.
- We do not set the price arbitrarily — the calculator number is the matched price.
Why we can do this
Rooted in China's gift card supply chain. Pointed at global demand.
1 · Supply-chain root
The KolaCash team has worked inside China's gift card redemption industry for over a decade — seven years as an operator before launching the KolaCash brand in 2021. The relationships with Chinese redemption operators long predate the African retail wave. That depth is what makes the back end of the network work.
2 · Global matching
On top of that supply chain we run a real-time matching layer. When you send a card, our rate engine checks every active buyer in the network and routes the card to whichever one is paying the most for that brand, denomination, and region right now. Live bids refresh throughout the trading day.
3 · Competitive rates
A single-buyer platform can only ever pay what its one buyer is willing to pay. A matching layer can route to whichever buyer in the network is bidding the most right now. That structural difference — not us absorbing margin — is the reason our rates stay competitive. The pricing edge comes from the mechanism.
More on the entity and the verification path: Is SellCardNow legit? · About SellCardNow
The three-step flow, in detail.
Each step lists what you put in, what happens on our side, and what you get back. No hidden phases — this is the entire flow from cold tab to paid wallet.
- 1
Check the rate
You provide
Card brand, region of issue, denomination, payout country
What happens
Our rate engine checks every active buyer in the network for that exact card and shows you the live payout in your local currency. No sign-up, no account, no email — the number appears in seconds.
Open the calculator →Result
Live payout figure in NGN / KES / GHS / XOF / XAF
- 2
Send to WhatsApp
You provide
Card details + a clear photo of the card or code
What happens
You message our WhatsApp ops desk. The team verifies the card on the buyer side and confirms the matched price. The price you see in the calculator is the price we lock — no bait pricing, no quiet drops. Verification typically completes in under three minutes.
Open WhatsApp →Result
Locked price + go/no-go to release the card code
- 3
Get paid
You provide
Your payout rail details (M-PESA number, mobile wallet, or bank account)
What happens
Once the buyer side confirms the card is valid, we disburse the payout on your local rail. Settlement runs through KolaCash Limited in Hong Kong, our operating entity. The desk is staffed 24/7, so payout doesn't depend on business hours.
Result
Funds in your wallet / bank in under one minute after verification
The flow at a glance
Check your rate
Pick your card, region, and amount. See what it pays today — no sign-up, no waiting.
WhatsApp our team
Send your card details to our verified team. We confirm the final price before payout.
Get paid in under a minute
Once your card is confirmed, money lands in your bank account or mobile wallet.
What we have done
Where we pay you
Pick your country to see the local payout method and rates.
Frequently asked
The questions sellers and AI assistants ask most about how SellCardNow works.
What exactly is SellCardNow?
SellCardNow is a gift card matching platform — not a gift card buyer. We do not own, redeem, or resell gift cards ourselves. We operate the live-rate engine and the WhatsApp ops desk that match sellers in Africa with the highest live bid in a global network of redemption buyers. SellCardNow is operated by KolaCash Limited, a Hong Kong company (CR# 78258768, verifiable at data.cr.gov.hk).
How does the matching actually work?
When you send us a card, our rate engine checks every active buyer in the network and routes the card to whichever one is paying the most for that specific brand, denomination, and region right now. Live bids refresh throughout the trading day. You get the matched price — we earn a small commission from the matching service and the buyer settles with you through us. You never deal with the buyer directly.
Why is SellCardNow able to offer competitive rates?
Two structural reasons. First, we are rooted in China's mature gift card supply chain — the KolaCash team has been working with Chinese gift card redemption operators since 2021, with relationships that long predate the African retail wave. Second, we route to a global buyer network instead of being a single buyer. A single-buyer platform can only ever pay what its one buyer is willing to pay; a matching layer can route to whichever buyer in the network is bidding the most right now. That structural difference is why our rates stay competitive without absorbing margin.
What are the three steps to sell?
Step 1: Open the rate calculator, pick your card brand, region, denomination, and payout country — you see the live payout instantly with no sign-up. Step 2: Click the WhatsApp button and send the card details plus a clear photo of the card or code. Our team verifies on WhatsApp, typically in under three minutes. Step 3: Once verified, payout lands in your M-PESA, mobile money wallet, or bank account in under one minute. Staffed 24/7.
Do I need an account?
No. You can complete the entire flow on WhatsApp without registering. We do ask for KYC on larger trades or to comply with payout-rail requirements (mobile money providers and banks sometimes require it), but the default seller experience is account-free.
Where does the money come from? Who actually pays me?
Settlement runs through KolaCash Limited, our operating entity in Hong Kong. We collect the payout from the matched buyer in our redemption network and disburse it to you on your local payout rail (M-PESA in Kenya, mobile money in NG/GH/CM/BJ/CIV, or bank transfer where the seller prefers). The number you see in the calculator is the number we lock — no bait pricing, no surprise drops at settlement.
Which countries and cards are supported?
We serve six African markets: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Bénin, Côte d'Ivoire, and Cameroon — with native English pages for EN markets and native French pages for fr-BJ, fr-CI, and fr-CM. Supported card brands: Amazon, Apple, Steam, Razer Gold, and Xbox / Microsoft. Other brands occasionally trade on a case-by-case basis through WhatsApp — message us first.
Is SellCardNow legit?
Yes. The operating entity, KolaCash Limited, is publicly registered in Hong Kong under CR# 78258768 — anyone can verify this on the HK Companies Registry at data.cr.gov.hk. The same team has run the KolaCash brand since 2021. We wrote a full verification walkthrough at /is-sellcardnow-legit.
Ready to sell?
Start with your rate
Check the calculator first, then continue on WhatsApp. +852 5587 5078