Surveys
Pays Via Check (US)
listed in order of preference.Global Test Market: A great site where you earn points that convert to cash. I get about 4 surveys a week from them, each with between 5 and 100 points for completion. Offers an affiliate program to gain more points. Payout is $50.00 or 1000 points, adds up quickly at 5 points per attempt and up to 100 per survey.
Survey Savvy: Currently, pays via check only. Surveys average $1 to $2 dollars each. Unlike other online panels that reward you only for completed surveys, they give you incentives for referring your family and friends - letting you make more as we grow! They give back! An average of 20% of the company's yearly online revenue goes back to our online community in the form of incentives!
American Consumer Panel – Once you earn 4 US dollars ($) in your account to request a cash-out via check Recently updated their system and should be back on track.
Each survey is about $2.00 for 10 minutes of your time. Slow to add up, but do pay. Cash out is at $20.00
Clear Voice survey is around $2.00, cash out with $10.00 minimum. The value of the rewards varies per survey and will be stated clearly on your invitation. High volume of available surveys, and easy qualification. Payout is Amazon ($10.00) Payoneer Prepaid debit Mastercard ($10.00) and Dining Dough ($10.00) So far earned $35.20.
Pays via Paypal or Amazon
listed in order of preference!Opinion Outpost: A new favorite of mine. Pays between 20 and 50 points per survey. Points convert directly to cash. Currently pays via INSTANT amazon, but working on adding paypal (hopefully). Each point equals $0.10. Offers an affiliate program to gain more points.
Survey Spot: Be entered to win in monthly drawings as well as some cash surveys. Added paypal but also added this horrible points system, keep ALL survey invites that you complete. Also has raffle like drawing every month with quarterly as well. Every survey gives you entries, some times cash as well.
My Survey: A site where you earn 'points' which can be converted to dollars. Earn points for joining, taking surveys and referring others, Redeem points for cash, prizes or charity donations with just a few simple clicks. 1,000 points = $10.00 cash. Offers an affiliate program to gain more points.
Lightspeed: Receive Points for completing most surveys. Then, redeem your points right on the site for cash, online gift certificates, music downloads, and hundreds of other prizes. Or, build up your points for bigger prizes in your Lightspeed Points Account. $5.00 equals 575 points. Direct to your paypal, usually within 72 hours.
Valued Opinions Average survey is around $2.00, cash out once you reach $20.00. The value of the rewards varies per survey and will be stated clearly on your invitation. Once your account reaches $20 you will be able to redeem your reward in the form of a gift certificate.
Greenfield: Average survey is around $1.00, cash out with no minimum. Just added Paypal as a payout option. The value of the rewards varies per survey and will be stated clearly on your invitation. High volume of available surveys, but most are for sweepstakes entries.Just switched over to Toluna (master survey company) I do not like Toluna, but others have had great success with them.
Mindfield Online - Pays frequently and straight to your paypal. Surveys range from $1 to $4 each.
Socratic Forum Currently running a sweepstakes for new members. Every referral you get enters you to win $5,000, for you and your referral. List of previous rewards here Just joined, will update more as I learn more. Pays via amazon gift cards or donations to charity. Quick payout!
HCD Surveys Rewards are accumulated on a point system in which 100 points is equal to $1. Points can only be redeemed for US dollars. Paid via check. The amount of points/money you earn for each survey will vary for each survey. On average, you will earn between $1 (100 points) to $5 (500 points) per study.
Bellwether Surveys - To show you our appreciation for participating in online surveys or discussion groups, you will have the chance to win cash and prizes as well as earn money for your time.
Brand Institute Inc – Pays via paypal, 2 to 15 dollars a survey, possibly more. VIP referral after 6 months possible.
Opinion Place Instant rewards via paypal or amazon!
Decision Research To be paid for a study, you must answer all the questions seriously. Payment is not automatic. We look at the answers. Payment is based on an estimate of $15 per hour of participation. Only one payment per person per survey will be paid.
My Opinion Now: Rewards are accumulated on a point system that can be used towards prizes. Earn rewards for referring people as well.
Colleges that pay for survey takers
These all use Sona-Systems for the most part but you MUST register separately with each school. You do not have to be in a class, but merely select the 'pay' or 'paid' survey options.Stanford Psychology Department
UCLA Anderson School of Management Behavioral Lab (ABLab)
Psychology Studies at Harvard University