In this post, we’re talking about how to take surveys for money. This is a flexible way to earn extra cash in your spare time!
In case you weren’t aware, many survey panels these days are paying in gift cards, not cash. While most of us like gift cards, it’s safe to say cash is preferable, am I right?
With that in mind, I came up with a list of 15 ways to take online surveys for money. Every panel on this list has a cash option for payment!
Keep in mind surveys are only good for extra money. You won’t break the bank participating in the panels below, but every little bit helps.
15 Ways to Take Surveys For Money
Paid Viewpoint – Take legitimate surveys for money with Paid Viewpoint. The surveys are very short and easy. Cash out to Paypal at $15. Also pays very fast, sometimes the same day you request.
Tellwut – Tellwut is a reputable, fun survey panel paying in cash to Paypal and also gift cards. They do have a points system, but the points are converted to cash if you choose a Paypal payment. A $10 minimum is required to cash out.
Branded Surveys – Branded Surveys will send you cash payments for your opinions via Paypal or a bank transfer. They operate on a points system, but 500 points is the same as $5, and you can cash out at $5.
5 Surveys – This panel has no minimum for payouts and will send your cash via Paypal, Venmo, bank transfer, and other options. They advertise that if you complete five surveys, you will earn $5.
YouGov – You can get paid via check, Paypal, or other types of rewards for your responses to their political surveys. $15 in points is required in order to redeem for a payment.
Prime Opinion – This survey panel offers bank transfer and Paypal payments for the surveys you take. There is a $25 minimum to request your payments, but they do send them fast once you have enough to cash out.
Pinecone Research – You can earn at least $1 per survey in cash paid via bank transfer (other options also available), and they usually pay within a business day or two.
E-Poll – Of all the paid survey sites, this one is a lot of fun because many are entertainment surveys. They pay in Paypal along with a variety of other options for your responses. You only need $5 (equivalent to 3750 points) to redeem for a Paypal payment.
Opinion Outpost – You can earn Paypal cash or other rewards for taking surveys. You must have at least $10 (100 points) in your account to request a Paypal payment. Payments are made almost instantly once you cash out.
Toluna – Lots and lots of survey opportunities with this panel. They will also pay via Paypal or check, but you must have at least $10 (equivalent of 30,000 points) in your account to request pay.
Ipsos I-Say – Still pays in cash, which you can request via Paypal or Visa pre-paid cards. You need at least $5 in your account to redeem.
TGM Panel – This is a highly-rated survey panel that pays in Paypal cash (among other options). They do not currently operate with any sort of points system, and rewards are sent to you within days after you request.
OneOpinon – While this site pays in points, it is possible to redeem them for Visa debit cards, which operate like cash (can use almost anywhere). You can also redeem points for Paypal cash.
OpinionSite – Take surveys for money and get paid via mailed check, but you need to have 25,000 points accumulated before you can request it. This is the equivalent of $25.
Crowdology – Pays in cash to Paypal, they have both US and UK versions of their panel. You need $8 in your account to cash out.
Things To Know About Taking Online Surveys
Taking surveys for money is fun and rewarding for many people. That said, there are some things to know before you get serious about it.
1. It won’t make you rich.
You can’t quit your day job with paid surveys. No matter what income claims you see online, the pay is minimal. Most people don’t earn more than an extra $50 a month, if that.
2. It can be frustrating.
There is some frustration that goes along with survey-taking. Sometimes you’ll disqualify from surveys you attempt. Other times you’ll notice you’re not getting a lot of surveys. And then sometimes you won’t get paid fast. It’s not a walk in the park.
3. You need to join more than one panel.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Making even $50 a month usually requires participating in many panels. You need to have surveys for money coming in from different sites on the regular to make it worth your while.
And that wraps up our list! Good luck!
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 13 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.