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Why Sephora and Macy's Cards Get Premium Rates: Retail Trading Guide

Funke Adebayo

Retail Specialist

June 20, 2025

10 min read

Why Sephora and Macy's Cards Get Premium Rates: Retail Trading Guide

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Retail brand gift cards, especially Sephora and Macy's, consistently offer some of the highest rates in Nigeria.

Current Premium Rates (2025)

Top Retail Cards:

Sephora: ₦1,400-1,500 per $1 🏆
Macy's: ₦1,350-1,450 per $1
Nordstrom: ₦1,300-1,400 per $1
Footlocker: ₦1,250-1,350 per $1

Why So High?

1. Luxury Market Demand

High-end beauty products
Premium fashion brands
Status symbol purchases

2. Limited Availability

Not as common as iTunes/Steam
Scarcity drives value

3. High Resale Value

Products hold value
Easy to resell items

Trading Tips for Sephora:

✅ Physical cards get +5% premium ✅ Keep receipts (often required) ✅ US region only ✅ Perfect condition essential

Trade premium retail cards with CardPaix for the best rates!

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