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About Paid Survey Companies
Taking online paid surveys isn't a conventional job that pays an hourly wage, but is a great way of earning money online in your spare time!

We've researched and analysed some paid online survey work from home opportunities, including doing paid surveys, online market research, focus groups and product testing, where you can either earn money or win prizes (or both!). You won't earn a fortune, but there are some great rewards:
  • Work from home whenever you like
  • All you need is an internet connection
  • You can take as many or as few paid surveys as you like.
  • You can make money taking surveys!
Swagbucks
There are lots of online paid survey companies that aren't great, so we've done some market research and detailed our favourite legitimate paid survey companies, to help you earn the most money. We recommend registering with at least 3-4 companies to increase the number of surveys you can take and therefore money you can make. Need more info? Check out our paid survey FAQ's below.
Compare Paid Survey Companies

Paid Survey Company Minimum Age Payment Threshold Payment Method
E4S Panel 16 £8 Paypal
Earn 50p - £3 per survey (depending on length). Surveys sent regularly so it doesn't take long to reach the payment threshold
Swagbucks 14* £5 Paypal
Earn cash & gift cards from Swagbucks surveys. Get a £3 bonus when you sign up
Opinion Outpost 18 £2.50 Paypal
Rewarded with points that can be converted into cash: 20 points = £1. Lowest payment threshold of only £2.50!
Lifepoints UK 16 £3 Paypal
Points from surveys can be exchanged for cash via Paypal or numerous gift vouchers.
Univox 14* £12 Paypal
Surveys are quick and easy. Sign up bonus worth $2. Redeem points for cash via Paypal or Virtual Master Card.
Toluna 14* £30 Paypal
Earn points for registering, completing your profile, inviting friends and taking surveys.
YouGov 16 £50 Cheque
Rewarded with points that are redeemed for cash: 5000 points = £50.
Panel Base 16 £10 Bank transfer or cheque
£3 credited to your account on registration. Surveys generally take 2-15 minutes and earn £0.25-£10
Mingle 14* £16 BACS
Rewarded with points which can ben redeemed for cash, vouchers, or charity donations. Points are awarded even if you are screened out from surveys and there's a monthly prize draw for new members.
ACOP Research 16 $25 Cheque
Surveys take about 10 mins each. Earn $2-50 per survey or focus group
Opinium 18 £25 BACS or Cheque
Surveys are generally kept short and pay £0.50 each, with the occasional longer survey paying more
New Vista Live 16 £50 Cheque
Rewarded with points worth roughly £1 for every 15 minutes of survey time. Get £5 of points for joining. Cheque is automatically sent when you accumulate enough points.
Vindale Research 18 $50 Paypal or Cheque
Earn $0.25 - $50 per survey and get $2 for signing up and completing your profile.

* with adult supervision

With the paid survey companies below you'll have to sign up, and then either access, or get sent by email, relevant online paid surveys. The companies below reward with either money or credits which can be redeemed for cash (via cheque, Paypal or direct bank transfer) once you reach their payment threshold. These are not prize draws where you may not get anything. With all the paid surveys below you'll make money. We have listed survey companies that reward with gift certificates and vouchers here.

Paid Survey Companies

Opinion Outpost

Opinion Outpost needs your help! They have a variety of clients who want feedback on:

- New products
- Movie Trailers
- Tv Adverts
- Your opinions on loads of other topics!

They will reward you with points which can be redeemed for cash: 20 points = £1. Payment is made by Paypal on a minimum balance of only £2.50 (50 points).

Over 16's only allowed.

GfK NOP

The GfK MediaView panel is your chance to share your thoughts on the things you watch on telly and listen to on the radio.

Our quick and easy survey is available every day, and by filling it out you could win up to £1,000 plus loads of other prizes too.

They will reward you with points which can be redeemed for cash: 20 points = £1. Payment is made by Paypal on a minimum balance of only £2.50 (50 points).

Sounds good, right? Get started here

Swagbucks

Earn up to £300 a month in extra income answering surveys.

Make money online at Swagbucks by taking surveys and doing the everyday things that you are already doing online such as shopping, searching and watching videos. Make your opinions count, have fun and be part of a community of 15m plus members who have already earned over £84m between them.

Swagbucks is the globally renowned rewards programme that puts cash back in your wallet. Swagbucks members accrue points (called SB) which are then redeemed for cash from Paypal or gift vouchers from Amazon, M&S, Steam, Argos and other top merchants.

YouGov

As a member of the YouGov panel you will be part of a global community of people who share their opinions in return for points and rewards.

A household name and a great brand to sign up with!

If you are over 16 and live in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, register today!

Panel Base

Panel Base is an online market research panel - where you immediately get £3 credited to your account when you sign up! You'll then get invited to take part in paid surveys which can pay anything from 50p up to £10. Once your account reaches £10 you can request your money through a bank transfer, cheque or vouchers.

The company has been around since 1997 and works with the BBC, ITV, Virgin Radio, Marks and Spencer's amongst others - so is completely legitimate and reputable!

Paid surveys usually take between 2 and 15 minutes and you are always rewarded for your time and opinions when successfully completing each survey.

Many of their online surveys also offer entry in to prize draws where you could win anything from a case of wine, to £100 shopping vouchers, or a huge plasma TV!

MySurvey UK

MySurvey is a market research company that pays you to complete surveys - either by offering you points which can be converted into cash vouchers, and by entering you into a £2000 prize draw. You also get paid for your opinions and can influence tomorrow's products and services by answering online surveys.

You can receive gift certificates, music downloads, cash via Paypal, or you have the chance to help other people.

The survey points you earn are redeemable for hundreds of prizes - so this is a great chance to keep yourself busy, do some work whilst you're sitting in front of the TV, and influence what happens, not just in the retail market, but anywhere and everywhere.

If you are 16 years old or more and resident in England, Scotland, or Wales, you are eligible to take part - so get involved today!

Toluna

Toluna is the site that lets you voice your opinion and learn what other people think! By completing surveys you get points, which can be converted to cash via Paypal, ipoints, or discount vouchers. It's a great community site and could earn you a few pounds cash.

You can do loads of surveys and polls and you get rewarded with points for a huge range of things you do on the site. A survey can pay 5000 points.

This isn't a conventional "job" - but it may help you earn some more money on the side. As a member you'll get invited to take lots of surveys etc so if you do have the time, and you don't have anything else to do (and aren't earning enough money!) then this is really worth giving a go!

New Vista Live

New Vista Live is an online community that allows you to earn £s in return for your time completing paid surveys.

You will earn 100 points for every 15 minutes of survey time (equivalent to £1)!

Sign up today and you will be credited with 500 points (worth £5)!

You have to be at least 16 years old to join. Payment is by cheque when your account balance reaches £50.

ACOP Research

ACOP Research is an online market research community, which rewards members for participating in online market research surveys (paying you for your opinion). They have paid surveys that take around 10 minutes and the amount of money you earn depends on the length and type of survey / focus group, from £1.30 up to £30 or more. All you need to do is register, answer some basic questions about yourself, and your interests. You'll then get invited to participate in paid surveys or focus groups!

iPoll

Register with the iPoll panel and you will be sent paid survey invitations and occasionally invited to test a new product or service. Get paid to give your opinion on a wide range of topics - such as shopping habits, leisure time usage, and new products and services.

They reward you with survey points that can be redeemed for cash (paid by Paypal with only a $25 threshold) or gift cards!

Download their smartphone app to complete surveys on the go - turn your wasted waiting time into cash!

Paid Survey Frequently Asked Questions
Are paid surveys legitimate?

Some are. Always check that they are operated by legitimate market research companies. We have a list of legitimate paid survey panels you can join safely.

What are paid survey companies?

It's simple really - lots of companies do paid market research to find out what the general public think and want. They commission market research organisations to do paid surveys to find out what you and I think, so we can get paid for our opinion whilst trying to influence things!

How do paid surveys work?
  1. Register with a market research panel
  2. Complete your profile so they know what surveys will be relevant for you
  3. Check your inbox for invitations to paid surveys
  4. Answer the survey questions to earn points/rewards
  5. Redeem your rewards once you reach the threshold for cashing out
How much do paid surveys pay?

Between £0.25 and £10 depending on how long the survey takes to complete. Surveys generally pay the equivalent of £6-£9 per hour.

How many paid surveys can you complete?

As many as you are invited to! We recommend registering with 3-4 paid survey companies to maximise your survey invitations. Your profile (age, location, interests, household etc) determines which studies you are a good fit for, and the number of companies conducting relevant research determines how many invitations are sent out.

Do paid surveys take long?

Each survey is different. Some can be as quick as 5-10 minutes, whereas others can take longer at around 30 minutes. The good market research companies will tell you roughly how long each survey should take when they invite you to participate, so you know before you start completing it.

What do I need to complete a paid survey?

Just an internet connection and a connected device e.g phone, tablet, PC, laptop, smart TV!

How old do you have to be to complete a paid survey?

Survey minimum age requirements start as low as 14 (require adult supervision) and some require you to be over 18. See our paid survey company comparison table for the minimum age to join each of them.

Do paid surveys pay you instantly?

No, you have to reach a payment threshold before cashing out (via cheque, PayPal or direct bank transfer). See our paid survey company comparison table for payment thresholds.

What is the best paid survey site?

We think it is Panel Base because of the regularity and quality of their surveys, registration bonus and low payment threshold; but use our paid survey company comparison table to find your favourite!

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