Using the best paid survey sites is an easy way to make money in your spare time with minimal effort.
What are the best paid surveys in the UK?
The best paid surveys are not just the highest-paying, but also the ones that let you cash out quickly and avoid being consistently screened out.
We believe those are Swagbucks, YouGov, and Branded Surveys. You can also add PrizeRebel to this list.
Taking online paid surveys is a totally legitimate way to boost your earnings without leaving the comfort of your sofa (unless you find a place with free WiFi).
Plus, completing surveys is so easy that you can fit it around whatever else you have on.
It’s certainly realistic to get paid £1,000 per year.
Top tip:
I first joined up to survey sites around 20 years ago! And, I’m still using them now. They are a great way to boost money, with little effort.
While joining one paid survey site is fine, I’d advise signing up for multiple sites mentioned ato get the maximum earning potential.
The truth is that when it comes to paid online surveys, you may get screened out (because they don’t need anyone else who fits your profile).
If you’re signed up to multiple online survey sites, you’ll get more email invites, have more chances of completing the surveys, and get paid.
In no particular order, here are the best paid surveys we suggest signing up for. We have also included some top tips at the end of the article to get the most out of entering surveys.
Swagbucks
Swagbucks is one of the best paid survey sites we use and has earned a decent amount over the last 12 months.
Using Swagbucks earns you “bucks” which you can trade in for cash, vouchers and prize draws. Tasks aren’t just surveys; they can also include watching videos, using a search engine, playing games, and shopping. This means lots of additional ways to earn easy cash.
They also hand out extra “bucks” for finding codes on Facebook or Instagram, or just for being you.
Once your points reach the minimum payout of 1 SB (40p), you can exchange them for high-street gift cards or a PayPal cash payment.
Use our button below to claim an exclusive £10 signup bonus!
Sign up to Swagbucks »
Payout method: Cash via PayPal, gift cards, and prize draws
How much can you make for each survey? On average 70 – 150 Swagbucks (SB) (100SB=$1/77p) so, from 50p – £3 a survey
Payout threshold: Depending on the reward, as little as £3
YouGov paid surveys
The opinions of YouGov members are widely discussed in the press (not individually, but anonymously as a group).
If you’ve got an opinion, this is where to share it to be heard.
Surveys take about 7 minutes to complete, and you earn 100 just for registering to get you started.
You need to save 5,000 points, then you can cash out £50 via bank transfer (BACS) or choose from a range of gift cards.
Sign up to YouGov »
Payout method: Cold hard cash by bank transfer or a gift card
How much can you make per survey? From 50p to £3 a survey
Payout threshold: 5,000 points or £50
Opinion Outpost paid surveys
Opinion Outpost is one of the most popular survey sites with readers and Skint Dad community members.
You get regular emails with paid survey invitations as soon as one is matched to you and you earn points for each one you complete.
You can take part in as many or as few as you like.
The minimum payout with Opinion Outpost is £ 2.50, which is equivalent to 50 points.
To be paid in iTunes vouchers, you need to save 200 points for a £10.00 iTunes Gift Card Code.
For cash via PayPal and Amazon payouts, you can claim 50 points/£2.50 at a time.
Sign up for Opinion Outpost »
Payout method: Payout via PayPal, Amazon vouchers and high street gift cards
How much can you make with Opinion Outpost? Around 50p a survey, but up to £2.50
Payout threshold: From £2.50
PrizeRebel
You’re able to earn money in all sorts of ways with Prize Rebel. You can choose to take part in market research surveys, but you can also make money completing offers and tasks. New offers are popping up all the time.
If you don’t mind a video playing in the background while you’re online, you can earn points every day by letting their videos play.
When it comes to cashing out, swap your points for gift vouchers for places like Amazon, Starbucks, Tesco, M&S, Pizza Express or New Look, or choose to get paid via PayPal.
Sign up to PrizeRebel »
Payout method: Cash via PayPal, Amazon vouchers and high street gift cards
How much can you make per survey? Around 50p – £20
Payout threshold: 500 points for a cash payout
