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7. InboxDollars

Earning potential: Rs. 15 to Rs. 25 per survey.

InboxDollars is a flexible online survey site. They pay you to do what you already do online. Now, you simply go to InboxDollars first and start making money.

You can earn points for:

• Taking surveys

• Playing games online

• Searching the web

• Downloading coupons

• Shopping online

For easy cash, open the e-mails InboxDollars sends.  Even better, you get paid for testing products. After the test, you share a review to receive payment. And, some of the tests include playing new apps and games.

So far, InboxDollars has paid over 50 million dollars in prizes. They pay with cash or with gift cards.

For many, one downside is that the minimum payout is $30. In case you’re wondering, this is higher than most online survey sites. But, you do get a $5 sign-up bonus. And, you can save points quickly by using InboxDollar’s non-survey features.

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8. American Consumer Opinion

Earning potential: Rs. 30 to Rs. 50 per survey.

American Consumer Opinion has more than seven million members. Combined, they have earned more than $30 million. Most noteworthy, ACO has a positive Better Business Bureau rating too. This shows a high degree of integrity.

With ACO, you can make money taking surveys and testing new products. But, surveys are the more common option.

You can take two different types of surveys. First, screener surveys pay from five to fifty points. Second, full follow-up surveys pay more. And, you receive an entry into the drawing for electronic gift cards.

Also, each point is worth one penny each. You can cash out after you earn 1,000 points for a $10 reward. Plus, expect a survey invitation several times a year. Although, to earn more, join a survey site with weekly invites.

 

9. LifePoints

Earning potential: Rs. 10 to Rs. 60 per survey.

LifePoints is another great place to take online surveys. The number of surveys depends on the types of surveys that are being conducted and how suitable you are for each survey.

Types of surveys include:

• Health

• Sport

• Travel

• Other 

Sign-up on your desktop or mobile device.

 

10. MyPoints

Earning potential: Rs. 10 to Rs. 60 per survey.

Like Swagbucks, MyPoints pays you for completing many online tasks. Or, you can stick to the surveys. Although it’s nice to have options, it’s your choice.

Some unique ways to earn points include:

• Shopping online

• Booking a travel reservation

• Watching videos

• Downloading coupons

One reward option is a $25 PayPal gift card. Or, you can get $10 gift cards for your favorite stores and restaurants. For 1,500 points, you start getting gift cards. Right now, there are 59 different gift cards available.

Importantly, MyPoints has been around since 1996. And, they also have a large following with many positive reviews.

 

11. Nielsen Mobile and Computer Panel

Earning potential: Rs. 25 to Rs. 50 per survey.

Nielsen has been in the survey and market research business for over 90 years! Notably, Nielsen Mobile and Computer Panel is their newest tool.

Like Survey Savvy, Nielsen pays you to use your phone. This is the online version of being a “Nielsen family.” Nielsen also pays families for watching tv. They install a box and get paid to share their favorite tv shows.

Sometimes, Nielsen invites you to special surveys. These surveys pay bonus points.

If you link more devices to Nielsen, then you earn more points. With these points, you can enter sweepstakes entries.

To clarify, you do not get paid directly by Nielsen. To get paid, you have to enter their sweepstakes. They have weekly $1,000 sweepstakes and $10,000 monthly drawings. Each month, almost 400 panelists win $10,000 from the monthly drawings! So, if you like entering sweepstakes, join Nielsen.

 

12. CashCrate

Earning potential: Rs. 50 to Rs. 100 per survey.

CashCrate also allows you to earn money with many options. Today, two million people use CashCrate.

To earn points, do these activities:

• Take online surveys

• Test new products

• Shop online

• Refer friends

Yes, it is possible to earn a decent side income on CashCrate. And, teens at least 13 years old can join too! Check out this list of survey sites for kids.

Also, the refer-a-friend bonus is nice. First, you earn 20% of what your friends earn. Next, you get 10% of what their friends earn.

When your balance reaches $20, CashCrate sends you a paper check. And, you earn additional points by sharing a picture of your check on social media.

 

13. Springboard America

Earning potential: Rs. 20 to Rs. 40 per survey.

Springboard America is a survey site that doesn’t only pay you for your opinion. With each survey, you also enter into a $1,000 giveaway!

The company launched in 2009. As expected, you get points for each survey you take. The value of each survey depends on the length and survey topic. Most surveys offer between 50 and 500 points.

When you reach 5,000 points, you can redeem them for a $50 gift card.

Some of the gift cards offered include:

• Visa debit cards

• Amazon gift cards

• iTunes

• Google Play

 

14. Valued Opinions

Earning potential: Rs. 20 to Rs. 40 per survey.

With Valued Opinions, you earn up to $5 per survey. Besides the high pay, reward options include gift cards and airline miles.

In all, there are 14 different gift card options. Despite the small selection, you have good options. Maybe, you want to keep your points for the Amazon gift cards.

And, you receive your gift card when your reward balance reaches $20.

As always, it’s free to join.  After joining, you belong to a survey site with three million members!

15. Swagbucks

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Earning potential: Rs. 20 to Rs. 50 per survey.

For flexible earning options, Swagbucks is one of the best. In fact, it might be the largest “get paid to” site. Besides surveys, you earn points for many other fun things. And, you can redeem your points for cash or prizes. So far, they have paid over $195 million in rewards.

In minutes, you earn rewards points activities:

• Taking surveys

• Surfing the web

• Playing games

• Shopping

To earn points, one easy way is to download their browser search bar.  With this bar, you earn points each time you enter search keywords into your URL address bar.

Because they also have low redemption requirements, many people like Swagbucks. For example, you can get gift cards with a value of $1.  And, they often put gift cards “on sale.”  With these sales, you get gift cards for fewer points.

Maybe, you prefer cash payments to gift cards. If so, you can redeem your points for PayPal cash beginning at $25.

 

16. NiceQuest

Earning potential: Rs. 10 to Rs. 60 per survey.

NiceQuest is free to join and rewards you with points. With your points, you get gift cards for stores and restaurants. And, you can redeem them for merchandise. With these options, NiceQuest pays the shipping costs.

And, you can also donate your points to charity. Finally, you can enter prize drawings with your points. With these drawings, you can win Fitbit devices, iPhones and other gadgets.

Also, NiceQuest sends surveys directly to your e-mail inbox. At all times, you can check their app for new surveys.

 

17. PrizeRebel

Earning potential: Rs. 20 to Rs. 40 per survey.

Another multi-task site is PrizeRebel. To earn points, take online surveys. And, you can also get paid to test product. Or, you can watch videos for cash too.

For sure, signing up is easy. According to PrizeRebel, it only takes 10 seconds to join!

After you take surveys, you will earn points. Then, you can redeem your points for cash and gift cards. Although most gift cards cost $5, you can get a $2 Amazon gift card.

Right now, there are over 7.5 million members of PrizeRebel. Since 2007, they have earned over $15 million in cash and rewards.

 

18. Product Report Card

Earning potential: Rs. 30 to Rs. 40 per survey.

If the name doesn’t give it away, Product Report Card pays you test products. Of course, you also get paid to take surveys!

It depends on the test, but you might be able to keep the product after the test! To get paid, provide honest feedback. And, you don’t have to pay to join Product Report Card.

After you sign up for a free account, you begin receiving invites in 24 hours. Plus, the signup process only takes 5 minutes!

When you’re ready to get paid, you have three options. These options include Amazon gift cards, free products and cash!

 

Summary

Whether you’re a teen or working adult, survey sites want you. In 15 minutes or less, you can make extra cash. You choose when you want to take the survey. This is what makes online survey sites so flexible. So, pick a site and start making money!