Nigerian App Cardtonic Now Offers 100+ Local Gift Cards

When Cynthia wanted the perfect gift for her colleague's new baby, she faced the same dilemma many Nigerians know too well: cash feels impersonal, but guessing what someone needs is hard. A gift card solved both problems, letting her friend choose exactly what she needed from groceries to home goods.

Now, getting those gift cards just got a whole lot easier. Cardtonic, Nigeria's popular gift card trading platform, launched a catalog of over 100 local gift cards that users can buy from a single app.

Previously, Nigerians wanting to buy gift cards from different stores had to download each brand's individual app and create separate accounts. Need a HealthPlus card for pharmacy items, a Samsung card for electronics, and a Filmhouse card for movie tickets? That meant juggling three different apps and login credentials.

Cardtonic's new feature changes that completely. Users can now access gift cards from Justrite for groceries, Oriki for beauty products, WaraCake for bakery items, TheWash Depot for laundry services, and dozens more, all in one place. The cards range from as little as ₦500 to ₦200,000, giving shoppers flexibility for both small purchases and major gifts.

The company built its reputation helping Nigerians sell international gift cards for cash, since those cards can't be used at Nigerian physical stores. But local gift cards serve a different purpose: they're becoming a popular way to pay everyday bills without carrying cash and to give thoughtful gifts that let recipients choose what they actually want.

The Ripple Effect

This expansion transforms Cardtonic into something bigger than a gift card platform. Nigerians are already using the app to buy international gift cards, trade unwanted cards for cash at competitive rates, pay international bills with virtual dollar cards, purchase eSIMs for travel, and even buy tech gadgets.

Users also earn reward points on local gift card purchases, which they can convert to cash over time. The company continues adding more local brands across different categories, steadily expanding what's possible from a single app.

One app, hundreds of ways to shop, pay, and give, all without the headache of managing multiple accounts.