Let me be honest — I didn’t even know I could sell or redeem gift cards in Nigeria until I desperately needed money.
A friend abroad had sent me two $100 Amazon cards for my birthday. Sweet gesture, but I needed cash, not gadgets. What followed was a chaotic few days filled with dodgy WhatsApp traders, lowball offers, and one very close call that almost made me give up.
This is how I went from total confusion to finally finding an app that helped me convert my gift cards to Naira without drama — Ridima.
Trying to Redeem Gift Cards in Nigeria Was a Mess
When I first Googled “How to redeem gift cards in Nigeria,” I landed on a few sketchy websites. I submitted my card code on one — no confirmation, no payment, nothing. Just radio silence.
Another site promised instant payout but kept asking me to “verify my identity” over and over again. I sent them everything they asked for. Still, no progress.
By this point, I was frustrated. I had a $200 gift card just sitting there and nobody seemed legit enough to help me turn it into real money.
Why Selling Gift Cards Online Can Be Risky
Just when I was about to give up, someone on Telegram offered to help. Said he’d pay ₦65,000 for a card — lower than what I wanted, but I was desperate.
He sounded confident. Even sent me screenshots of past payments. I fell for it.
I sent the first card. The guy read the message… and disappeared.
No reply. No money. That was it for me.
How I Found the Best Gift Card App in Nigeria
That night, I went on X (Twitter) to vent. One of my followers replied:
“Try Ridima. They’re actually legit.”
So I did.
Downloaded the app, created an account, and in less than 5 minutes, I was already uploading my card details. The app gave me a live rate quote — which was way better than anything I had been offered before — and within minutes, I got an alert. Real money. In my account.
No begging. No, ‘please trust me.’ Just smooth business.
How I Traded My First Gift Card on Ridima
Here’s how it worked:
- Opened the Ridima app
- Clicked “Sell Gift Card”
- Selected Amazon and entered the card value
- Uploaded the card details and image
- Got a real-time rate quote
- Confirmed the trade
- Got paid — instantly
That’s it. No stress. No stories.
What I Wish I Knew Earlier
I spent too much time giving random people access to my gift cards, all because I didn’t know platforms like Ridima existed.
Now, I don’t bother with Telegram or shady websites anymore. I’ve sold cards like Amazon, iTunes, Steam, and even Google Play — all through Ridima.
If you’re tired of feeling unsure about who to trust with your gift cards, just do what I did.
Skip the stress. Download the Ridima app. Get paid fast.
