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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

Willing to give views on politics, washing-up liquid or what goes on between your bedsheets? If so, it's possible to earn ÂŁ100s a year, without any special skill or talent.

It's all about filling in online surveys for cash and attending face-to-face focus groups. This guide has a full rundown of the top 26 free paid survey sites, plus we've tips to max your survey income and the top focus group agencies.

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Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

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How online survey sites work Marketing is big business. By learning to target products at the right people, companies cut their advertising spend and increase sales. Add to that the focus group world of politics and the media, and it's clear why businesses pay for your opinions.

Better still, because the whole point is focusing on different types of people, you don't need special qualifications. You just need to be you.

How to take part There are two ways to take part:

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money Online surveys for cash. All you have to do is sign up, wait for survey alerts to land in your inbox, then zip through the questions. Survey sites then add the cash or other rewards to your account. Polls are often fun – you get to vent about everything from video games to your sex life. For a full how-to, see Survey Sites below.

Focus groups. Traditional market research focus groups pay much more per session, but you're limited to a few a year. All it involves is giving opinions on the chosen subject, usually with free refreshments, and you can walk away with anything from £30 to £160. See Focus Groups below for more.

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Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

Dedicated survey-stashers can make £200 a year in cash and vouchers. Some forumites have even pushed it to the max and made £800 a year.

While we don't want to give the impression that this is a way to earn thousands instantly, a little bit of inspiration may help. Please add your successes to the Survey Sites forum discussion.

It takes a few years to build up enough to cash out with various sites, but I earned £800 last year in cash and vouchers. Comes in very useful!

- funnyguy

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money I have earned over £200 in the last year just doing online surveys while watching sport on TV or listening to the radio. The money from these – I always get cash if possible – just helped me pay for my new boiler.

Next stop new windows! - jet9cat In the last year I've made over £800 on online surveys, but it does take a lot of spare time and all survey sites were definitely not created equally. If I really busted a gut and did every survey I received I could probably double it. - nehpets81 I am a massive fan of focus groups as a way of earning some extra cash – especially if you have time on your side. I go after work or in my lunch break, and I recently got £160 for half a day.

It's good money for just being honest about your thoughts and you get free hot drinks and sandwiches. One group I attended even had free wine! - MartinLewisisalegend

Survey sites: The DOs & DON'Ts Before you become a survey stasher, there are a few things worth knowing.

Remember, patience and consistency are key virtues.

DON'T store cash in survey accounts Survey companies aren't banks. There's no protection if one closes, taking your cash with it. So withdraw your cash as soon as you reach the payment threshold. When a previous survey firm closed down, many lost money.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money DO set up a dedicated email address Don't use your normal email address – it'll be immediately flooded. Instead, set up a dedicated email account. As a powerful free option, Gmail is among the best.

This is also a quick way to check which surveys you've been given.

DON'T expect to be instantly rolling in it One downer is you've no control over how many surveys you're picked for. So it can take a while to earn enough to hit survey sites' payout thresholds. If you give up, it means the surveys were done for nowt.

For this reason, it's important to understand it's not quick cash. Yet it's nice extra income, provided you consistently fill out the surveys, and have a little patience.

DO spend gift vouchers ASAP If you have a choice, opt to get paid in cash. If you do get paid in gift vouchers, spend them ASAP. That way the retailer can't go bust on you, invalidating them. Plus you can't lose them or forget them until they go out of date. Full info on this in Gift Voucher Warning.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money DON'T tell porkies Be honest. When a survey pops up that's clearly aimed at a certain group, it's tempting to say, "Yes, I am a 41-year-old, tobacco-chewing dentist from north Manchester who was a middle child." Yet, in the long run, you'll lose out.

Companies often corroborate previous answers, and will uncover any fibs.

A few forumites have amassed ÂŁ40 over a year, only for the website to accuse them of fraudulent answers and wipe the balance. Rare, but worth knowing.

Likewise, don't sign up with two different email addresses to double the income – sites kick people out for this too.

DON'T forget to check your emails The key is logging in often, because surveys close once enough people have responded. If your boss doesn't mind, check surveys in your lunch hour with a cuppa.

DO keep a log

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Some sites are better than others at tracking which surveys you've completed.

To avoid wasting 20 minutes, keep a record of all surveys filled out, jotting down the title and the promised payment. Take a screenshot and make a note of any reference numbers.

Missing some cash? Chase the sites up, asking them to give you the correct points. Survey sites are often happy to add them to your account.

DON'T forget tax Before you start counting the dosh, don't forget some of it belongs to the taxman. For most people it'll be around a third. Survey earnings are unlikely to push non-taxpayers over the threshold, however.

As any sources of extra income need to be declared so it's worth getting in touch with HM Revenue and Customs. It's a tricky one as survey earnings are technically self-employed income, but declaring your status might depend on how much you're taking home each year.

If it's loads, you might need to register with HMRC as newly self-employed, but if you're just doing a few for fun, you might not. It's worth giving them a ring on 0300 200 3504 to check if you're not sure. You need to register, so make sure you do so by the end of the third calendar month after you've started – or you could face an automatic £100 penalty.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money For full information, read HMRC's self-employment leaflet.

DO complain via Facebook and Twitter If you've complained about problems to no avail, try using social media such as Facebook and Twitter to voice your issue.

MoneySavers report survey sites are swift to respond to complaints on their social media pages, as they want to manage their reputation.

DON'T pay to join There's a glut of survey sites on the internet charging up to £80 to register, promising to pay £100s after you've coughed up. Never pay to register with a survey site.

DO refer a friend Most survey sites require you to earn a certain amount before you can withdraw your cash, for example £25. Trouble is, people often find themselves stuck 20p below the threshold, waiting for that one survey email to push them over.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money If you're left in limbo, try referring friends. Many pay you 50p for referring a mate – handy if your survey emails mysteriously dry up with a few pence to go.

DON'T worry too much about screenouts Some survey companies have a cheeky habit of asking several questions, then suddenly announcing that you don't qualify. Fine if it's only a few secs, but frustrating if you've donated 10 minutes of your time for nowt.

The list of top survey sites below notes the worst offenders, but in the long run, most people qualify for enough other polls to make up for it.

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26 of the top online survey sites This isn't about joining every single survey site you find on Google. It's about focusing on those with decent payouts, low payment thresholds and a reliable volume of surveys.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money We tested and analysed MoneySavers' reviews to help compile this list. Huge thanks to all the MoneySavers whose feedback went into the guide. If you've found a top survey site we're missing, add it in the Survey Sites discussion.

i-SayTop payer, £10 Amazon vouchers/mth typical A must-join, i-Say (previously Ipsos) is probably the best-paying survey site.

Its surveys are plentiful, and many rack up £10 or more of Amazon vouchers every month.

You earn points for taking surveys – between 5 and 250 points for each – which can then be redeemed for vouchers. You typically need 1,380 points to get a £10 voucher, and most members average four surveys a month.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Forumites report Ipsos is refreshingly upfront about payment and survey length before you start clicking. It pays in retail vouchers, including John Lewis and "Compliments vouchers", which can be used at a number of high street shops such as Argos and Boots. Once you cash in, vouchers take two to three weeks to arrive.

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Payment method: High street vouchers incl Amazon, John Lewis and Argos Typical ££ per survey: Between 5p and £1.80 Payout threshold: £10 Typical survey time: 15 mins Feed back: Ipsos

Swagbucks*Mega-popular with forumites

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money With a cult following in the MSE Forum, Swagbucks* pays you points to answer daily polls. You can also mix it up by getting paid to watch videos, search via its page instead of Google and even play free online games. Points can be spent on rewards in its Rewards Store – for example, 849 points equals a £5 Amazon voucher.

Usually you get only a few Swagbucks for registering, but we've a link for newbies to accrue £5 and get a bonus £10 in vouchers for Amazon, M&S and more.

Swagbucks only lets you earn points once a day on certain types of poll – answer a second poll and you won't get paid. So always read terms and conditions carefully. For motivation, join other Swag points chasers in the forum's popular Swagbucks Challenge 2015 thread.

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Payment method: Cash via PayPal, Amazon vouchers and more Typical ££ per survey: From 70 Swagbucks (40p) Payout threshold: Depends on reward Typical survey time: 10-20 mins Feed back: Swagbucks

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

GlobalTestMarket Reliable US site that sends ÂŁ30 vouchers US survey site GlobalTestMarket pays in vouchers or via PayPal once you've earned 1,000 points. Many forumites amass ÂŁ100 a year from the site.

Vouchers and PayPal payments can take five to ten business days. The site often screens you out after a few questions, but usually bungs you a few points anyway.

GlobalTestMarket also sends surveys that enter you into a prize draw instead of paying you. Unless you've heaps of time, stick with surveys that pay.

We've seen a few responses on our forum where people have had their accounts closed without knowing why. If that happens to you, get in touch with GlobalTestMarket on its Facebook page.

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Payment method: Cash via PayPal, or high street vouchers Typical ££ per survey: £1.20 Payout threshold: 1,100 points (equivalent to £30ish) Typical survey time: 20 minutes Feed back: GlobalTestMarket

PopulusLive Infrequent surveys but pays well PopulusLive specialises in business, culture and politics research. It's popular with forumites as it pays pretty well at around £1 for every five minutes you spend on there.

On the downside, some say you don't get invites to surveys as often as with other sites (and quotas fill up sharpish so you have to be quick).

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money You get varying numbers of points for each survey, with a conversion value of £1 per point. The payout threshold is quite high at £50, so it'll probably be a while before you're cashing in.

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Payment method: Cash (cheque) Typical ££ per survey: £1 per five minutes Payout threshold: £50 Typical survey time: 15-20 mins Feed back: PopulusLive

Google Opinion RewardsSuper-quick way to collect Google Play credit

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money For Android users only (tablet and mobile), the Google Opinion Rewards app is an easy way to earn credit for purchasing apps, games, books, music and movies on the Google Play store.

The beauty of this is its speed – surveys take seconds (MSE Nick was once paid 36p for answering two questions), and can be done anywhere you're online. Earnings are relatively small but can quickly add up, with forumites reporting they've raked in as much as £48.

I've got several 'free' movies by spending the credit you get from them.

By far the easiest surveys and cleanest, simplest app I've tried. beansOnToast I've earned £33.50 since starting – I don't remember the last time I actually paid for an app. Surveys rarely take more than 30 seconds and they can be quite fun. - Lexy

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money What sort of surveys are they? Surveys might come from academic researchers, businesses or Google itself, and cover everything from whether you're a movie lover to how romantic the restaurant you ate at last night was.

How do I do it? Download the free app – you'll need to grant it access to your location, and provide some basic info about yourself. You'll get a notification whenever a survey becomes available.

How does the credit work? It's applied to your account immediately after you complete a survey, and expires after one year. It can be used to buy any item on the Google Play store (except subscriptions), though you'll need enough to cover the entire payment, as you can't pay partcash, part-credit.

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Payment method: Google Play store credit Typical ££ per survey: Between 6p and 60p Payout threshold: Enough for a single purchase (paid-for apps start at 10p) Typical survey time: 15-30 seconds Feed back: Google Opinion Rewards

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

Crowdology You only need to earn £4 before it pays Another popular site, Crowdology pays hard cash via PayPal. The payment threshold's a low £4, and many folks rack this up every month.

Unlike some other sites it doesn't operate a points-based system – it just gives you straight cash for completing surveys.

On the downside, forumites have reported its payment system can be glitchy, though the cash arrives in the end. A top tip is to post complaints on its Facebook page to get a result.

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Payment method: Cash via PayPal Typical ££ per survey: 40p-£10 Payout threshold: £4 (£10 if you want to redeem with Amazon vouchers) Typical survey time: 5-10 mins Feed back: Crowdology

MintVinePoints rack up swiftly for regular payouts Forumites say that MintVine is easy to earn points with – some reach payout levels in as little as two days. It'll pay once you reach $10 (£7) – a low threshold all things considered.

It runs a daily poll and "Quick Survey" to help you nab points, with extra bonuses available for completing these on consecutive days.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Be aware some in the past have reported that they've had completed surveys and studies rejected for unclear reasons, though more recently it seems issues are rarer.

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Payment method: Cash via PayPal Typical ££ per survey: $0.50 (35p) Payout threshold: $10 (£7) Typical survey time: 10-20 mins Feed back: MintVine

Proli c AcademicBig payouts, but only if you're eligible

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Designed to support academics in need of high quality data, Prolific Academic offers top dollar for taking part in survey studies with some paying as much as £10 (though often it's less).

Eligibility depends on a number of very specific factors though, so it's pretty hit and miss as to whether you'll get an invite.

Everyone has a "Prolific Score", which drops drops if your submissions aren't considered up to scratch, meaning you'll get fewer invites to studies. We've heard that some academics can be a bit harsh with accepting or rejecting, so go in with a thick skin.

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Payment method: Cash via PayPal Typical ££ per survey: 30p-£10 Payout threshold: £5 with a 0.5% fee, or £20 with no fee Typical survey time: 30-45 mins Feed back: Prolific Academic

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

MySurvey You only need to earn £3 before it pays MoneySavers earn cash quickly from MySurvey, as it has a low £3 payout threshold and abundant surveys. It pays in cash via PayPal. You can get a £3 PayPal payment for 345 points, or a £5 Argos voucher for 550 points. The site also lets you swap 1,250 points for a £10 Amazon voucher, though bizarrely this is a worse value exchange than PayPal cash.

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Payment method: Cash via PayPal & high street vouchers, eg, Argos/Amazon Typical ££ per survey: 100 points Payout threshold: £3 (345 points) Typical time to complete: 20-30 mins Feed back: MySurvey

PanelbaseDecent earnings on a range of subjects Covering everything from newspapers to computer games, Panelbase is a favourite with some due to the frequency of its surveys, which can lead to decent earnings – some forumites have cashed in £100+ in just a couple of months.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Panelbase's own surveys have been praised as pretty quick to complete, but beware its partner surveys which have been described as "tedious".

Other than surveys, it also offers market research projects such as keeping a spending diary. It also runs focus groups and product testing from time to time.

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Payment method: Cash via bank transfer, Love2shop/Compliments vouchers Typical ££ per survey: 25p-£10 Payout threshold: £10 Typical survey time: 5-10 mins Feed back: Panelbase

OnePoll Best for fun, quick polls

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Mega-popular for its speedy surveys, OnePoll runs polls for the press, meaning fun questions about celebs and your love life. It works slightly differently to other survey sites and doesn't send out invitations – you need to log on daily to check.

The payment per survey is tiny, often 20p. But while hitting the £40 withdrawal target takes ages, it's still worth it, as surveys are super-quick.

One bugbear of OnePoll users is getting stuck on £39.90, then not having any more surveys available for weeks. If that happens, try referring a friend to hit the threshold – you get up to £4 for each one who signs up.

Some forumites are also peeved by the number of surveys that just enter you into a competition, rather than giving you cash.

OnePoll also has a free iPhone app that lets you earn cash on the go. OnePoll tells us there are just as many surveys sent out via the app as the website, but we haven't heard much feedback. If you've given the app a go, let us know your thoughts on the OnePoll forum thread.

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Payment method: Cash (BACS or PayPal) Typical ££ per survey: 20p Payout threshold: £40 Typical survey time: 3 mins Feed back: OnePoll

PineconeInvitation-only – but very generous The holy grail of survey sites, Pinecone pays megabucks, but is invitation only. You get £3 for every survey. Sadly, the recruitment process is more secretive than MI6. You have to wait until you're invited or spot a web banner advert on another site to sign up.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money We've included it so you'll know to jump if an invite appears. If you're lucky enough to be recruited, you get paid cash via PayPal or can redeem points for Amazon vouchers. Yet it's tough to join, as the first rule of Pinecone is "do not talk about Pinecone".

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Payment method: Cash via PayPal Typical ££ per survey: £3 Payout threshold: £3 Typical time to complete: 15 to 20 minutes How to sign up: Look for banner adverts on websites (often mum and baby sites)

Newvistalive Lucrative, but you need to earn £50 before it pays

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money While Newvistalive has a high 5,000 points (£50) payout threshold, many MoneySavers have racked up £50 cheques fairly quickly. It usually pays between 50p and £1 per survey – some forumites have made £50 in six months.

It's especially important to read questions carefully and answer truthfully.

Newvistalive adds in 'quality control' questions to weed out members who fib to get more surveys.

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Payment method: Cash (cheque) Typical ££ per survey: £1 Payout threshold: £50 Typical survey time: 15 mins Feed back: Newvistalive

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money YourSayPays Doesn't pay much but surveys are quick & easy Though rewards aren't staggering, YourSayPays has been praised for its quick and simple surveys. Fortunately it has a relatively low payment threshold of £20.

Many have reported that they don't receive email invites to surveys, though if you log in most say there's usually a few available at any given time.

It also runs competitions from time to time, with prizes awarded in Amazon vouchers.

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Payment method: Cash via PayPal, or Amazon vouchers Typical ££ per survey: 50p Payout threshold: £20 Typical survey time: 2 mins Feed back: YourSayPays

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

TolunaEarn vouchers or 'gifties' Another survey site to try is Toluna. Forumites earn regular rewards in the form of gift cards or a PayPal payment. Alternatively you can use your points to buy virtual items – dubbed 'gifties' – that have the potential of becoming the real thing.

Once you reach 60,000 points, you can start redeeming them for rewards.

55,000 will get you a £10 retail voucher, including Marks and Spencer, Mothercare and Argos.

Some forumites are frustrated about how long it takes to receive vouchers after you've ordered them. It also seems to take quite a long time for points to be added onto members' accounts after they've completed surveys. Toluna says it can take up to six weeks sometimes for points to be added, although they try and limit this as much as they can.

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Payment method: High street vouchers incl Amazon & Love2Shop Typical ££ per survey: 15,000 to 50,000 points Payout threshold: 60,000 points (worth £10+ in retail vouchers) Typical survey time: 15-30 mins Feed back: Toluna

YouGov Reliable, but a long slog to hit target People either love or hate YouGov. The surveys are short 'n' snappy, and the site is commissioned by everyone from academics to charities, so you get to put in your tuppence on serious subjects. Yet MoneySavers say it takes three to five years to hit the payout threshold.

Surveys are infrequent (about one per month), and you can't cash in until you hit £50. At 50p per survey, this takes years. The £50's paid via bank transfer.

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Payment method: Cash via bank transfer Typical ££ per survey: 50p Payout threshold: 5,000 points (£50) Typical time to complete: 5 to 10 mins Feed back: YouGov Get Our Free Money Tips Email!

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Valued Opinions Established site, pays vouchers incl M&S & TopShop One of the most established survey sites is Valued Opinions, though MoneySavers have reported glitches recently. It pays in retail vouchers, including M&S, John Lewis, Topshop and Amazon.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Valued Opinions pays high amounts of £1-£5 per survey. Once you cash in your points, vouchers take four to six weeks to arrive.

Forumites report things have gone downhill slightly over the last year, and some haven't been given their earnings because of technical glitches. Though customer services do seem to sort issues quickly if you email.

One thing to note is the 50p admin fee charged when redeeming gift cards and vouchers which means for a £10 voucher, you'll need to cash in £10.50 worth of points.

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Payment method: Amazon, M&S, Boots, Sainsbury's, John Lewis & more Typical ££ per survey: 50p-£5 Payout threshold: £10.50 Typical survey time: 15 to 20 mins Feed back: Valued Opinions

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

Panel OpinionPays in hard cash, up to £5 per survey Paying in cold hard cash, PanelOpinion has a low payout threshold of £10.

We've a little less feedback on this one than some other sites, but what we do have is good. MoneySavers have made up to £5 for one survey.

Forumite Marteebies says: This is my favourite survey website. It's simple but effective and I have made a lot of cash on here. It doesn't take that long to build up a good amount.

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Payment method: Bank transfer, PayPal or cheque Typical ££ per survey: 25p-£2 Payout threshold: £10 Typical survey time: 10 mins Feed back: Panel Opinion

Survey Friends Use points to bid on rewards including Kindles This site works a little differently to the others. As well as spending Survey Friends points on retail vouchers, you can use them to bid on rewards such as Kindles, Tesco vouchers and TVs. You can exchange survey points for £10 retail vouchers, including Love2Shop (that can be used in over 75 high street shops) and Amazon, when you earn 20,000.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money The other option is to use points to enter Survey Friends's Gift Lottery. The more points you bid, the more chance you have of winning the prize.

The prizes are very winnable, and several MoneySavers have got lucky.

Forumite stardaylily says: I won a cool prize of a flat screen TV. I received my prize very quickly.

Fab site.

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Payment method: Retail vouchers & other rewards Typical ££ per survey: 400-3,000 points Payout threshold: 20,000 points (£10) Typical survey time: 10 mins Feed back: Survey Friends

Vanson BourneTop payer, but you must work in IT or business

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money For anyone who works in IT or business, Vanson Bourne is a must-join. It pays up to a hugely generous £10 in Amazon vouchers per survey. People usually receive the voucher by email just a few hours after completing a poll.

Only certain IT and business professionals qualify. Fill in your job details on the application form and it will let you know.

To verify that members are business professionals, it asks for details of the business you work for. It says it will only use this data to verify your eligibility and will never pass it on.

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Payment method: Amazon e-vouchers Typical ££ per survey: £10 Payout threshold: None Typical survey time: 20 mins Feed back: Vanson Bourne

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money

PureprofileReliable site, but infrequent surveys One for dedicated survey stashers, Pureprofile is a reliable player, but surveys are scarce. With about one survey per month, it usually takes nine months to two years to reach the ÂŁ25 target.

You usually have to log on to check for new surveys rather than getting alerts.

Some forumites who check often have reached the payout threshold more quickly.

Once your balance does reach ÂŁ25, the cash is paid into your bank account (can take up to 30 business days).

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Payment method: Cash (BACS) Typical ££ per survey: 10p-£3 Payout threshold: £25 Typical survey time: 15 mins Feed back: Pureprofile

Vivatic Regular polls, but you need to earn £20 before it pays For belt 'n' braces, Vivatic is worth a look. It's been very popular for its regular surveys and payouts in past years. Forumites were less than happy when the site hiked its payout threshold to £25, but this has been reduced back to £20.

MoneySavers have also reported getting screened out after answering a mass of questions. So this one's only worth joining if you're a keen survey fan.

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Payment method: Cash via PayPal Typical ££ per survey: £1 Payout threshold: £20 Typical survey time: 10-20 mins Feed back: Vivatic

Opinion Outpost Popular as you only need to earn £2.50 before it pays Popular for its low payout threshold, Opinion Outpost pays Amazon vouchers or cash via PayPal. Surveys are sporadic, but you only need to earn £2.50 to get a payout, so should see cash quickly.

Other surveys enter you into prize draws rather than giving cash – less of a good bet.

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Payment method: Amazon vouchers or cash via PayPal Typical ££ per survey: 50p Payout threshold: £2.50 Typical survey time: 15 mins Feed back: Opinion Outpost

OpinionWorld Mixed feedback Feedback's mixed for OpinionWorld. While some have clocked up £70 in a few months, others are frustrated by being entered for prize draws rather than being given reward points.

Make sure you log on to Opinionworld.co.uk, not the US site Opinionworld.com – they look identical, so it's easy to get confused. The site also looks good and is easy to use, which is a plus.

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Payment method: Cash via PayPal or retail vouchers Typical ££ per survey: 50p Payout threshold: £10 PayPal, £3.00 Amazon Typical survey time: 20 mins Feed back: OpinionWorld

Justtheanswer Slow burner, only for keen survey fans Rewards at Justtheanswer start at a mere 50 answerpoints (which you get for just registering). With 50 points you can buy one entry for the Justtheanswer quarterly prize draw and you can enter as many times as you want. If you don't fancy the risk, save up 500 points for a £5 Amazon voucher. Be warned, it can take ages to earn points on Justtheanswer thanks to an incredibly slow trickle of surveys.

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money This is only one for very dedicated survey stashers, as we've little feedback from forumites who've managed to cash in.

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Payment method: Amazon vouchers, donations to Macmillan Cancer Support Typical ££ per survey: 50p-£1.50 Payout threshold: 500 points Typical survey time: 10 mins Feed back: Justtheanswer

Mindmover Infrequent but interesting surveys

Paid surveys: do online surveys for money

Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Another slow-burner, Mindmover pays out cash via PayPal when you reach £20 and can send you a cheque when you've got £30 in your account. Surveys are infrequent – forumites report it takes a while to clock up enough to get paid.

PayPal payment takes up to 30 days, while cheques can take 56 days. On the upside, some find the surveys more interesting than ones on other sites.

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Market research focus groups

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Traditional market research can also be a banker. Companies pay cash for taking part in focus groups. These take place at a pre-organised address, in your own home, on the phone, or online in a designated chat forum.

All it involves is giving opinions on the chosen subject, usually over sarnies and a cuppa, and you can walk away with anything from £30 to £160. There's a catch though: You can only do one or two focus groups a year – and that's with ANY agency.

Unfortunately agencies restrict the number of group-ups you can do, and it's typically just one every six months. Nonetheless, if you sign up for a few and combine it with other income-boosters, it's a welcome addition.

To get started, sign up with the following agencies. As the number of focus groups you can attend is limited, we've picked the ones with solid feedback from MoneySavers.

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money Saros Big name agency with plenty of focus groups With established agency Saros, you typically get £30 to £100 for two hours' work. You're only allowed to take part in two discussions per year, and it can take a while before you're selected.

MoneySavers report when you do get picked, it's easy cash.

I did a three-hour forum at a local hotel on the concept of chocolate, and got paid £50. I tasted three pieces of chocolate, had a lovely bacon roll and unlimited tea – not too bad for a morning's work. - LEJC

Focus4People Mainly in the South East and London

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money It's possible to earn £30 to £150 time with Focus4People. Most focus groups take place in London and the south east of England, with a few in Birmingham and Manchester. It also runs telephone and online sessions, so it's worth everyone joining.

Without wishing to brag, I got £90 for the one focus group I attended.

Cash in hand on the day for a couple of hours giving my opinion – I highly recommend it.- MartinLewisisalegend

Research country

Opinions Focus groups across the

Based in Manchester, Research Opinions runs focus groups across the country in cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

It runs individual in-depth interviews and online sessions. MoneySavers say that it typically pays between £20 and £200, per focus group.

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Indiefield A good bet for Londoners Another big player is Indiefield. Be sure to update the profile section – your postcode, age and gender means you will be notified of pertinent research events in your area.

Most focus groups are in London, though there are also a few outside.

MoneySavers say it typically pays ÂŁ35 a time.

Indiefield also runs a points reward system for other activities, like online and telephone surveys. 1 point equals 10p and you can earn 5-20 points for each survey. You can claim the points once you've got 200 via PayPal, cheque or voucher.

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Paid surveys at home: do online surveys for money FocusForce Online panels and face-to-face groups While we've a little less feedback on this agency, FocusForce holds focus groups within the M25, mostly after work, typically paying £40-£50 a survey.

It sends daily email requests.

It also invites people to join online panels – to take part in these, you can live anywhere in the UK.

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