June 05, 2013
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.
We tested and analysed MoneySavers' reviews to find the top 20 sites. 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.
01IpsosTOP PAYER, £10 AMAZON VOUCHERS/MTH TYPICAL
A must-join, Ipsos is probably the best paying survey site. Its surveys are plentiful, and many rack up £10 or more of Amazon vouchers every month. Full info
02Swagbucks*MEGA POPULAR WITH FORUMITES
With a cult following in the Forum, Swagbucks* pays you 'swag 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. Full info
03GlobalTestMarketRELIABLE US SITE THAT SENDS £30 CHEQUES
US survey site GlobalTestMarket pays by cheque in sterling once you've earned $50 (currently £31ish). Many forumites amass £100 a year from the site. Full info
04CrowdologyYOU 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. Full info
05MySurveyYOU 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. Full info
06OnePollBEST FOR FUN, QUICK POLLS
Mega-popular for its speedy surveys, OnePoll runs polls for the press, meaning fun questions about celebs and your lovelife. It works slightly differently to other survey sites and doesn't send out invitations - you need to log on daily to check. Full info
07PineconeINVITATION 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. Full info
08NewvistaliveLUCRATIVE, BUT YOU NEED TO EARN £50 BEFORE IT PAYS
While Newvistalive has a high £50 payout threshold, many MoneySavers have racked up £50 cheques fairly quickly. It pays up to a generous £5 per survey - some forumites have made £50 in six months. Full info
09TolunaEARN AMAZON VOUCHERS
Another survey site to try is Toluna. Forumites earn regular Amazon vouchers, though some report payments can be slow. Full info
10YouGovRELIABLE, BUT 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. Full info
