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Money from online surveys

Hi,

Has anyone used online surveys to get the money paid? I have seen some that ask for a membership fee of about £20 but then say they pay out up more than that depending upon how many surveys you do. Sounds like a scam to me as I can't see why they would need the membership fee. Has anyone any experience?

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  • snugsy2
    snugsy2 Posts: 18 Forumite
    Hi

    I have seen those companies where you have to pay a fee in order to register. I have also learnt the hard way - I joined a particular company a long time ago and paid 20.00 GBP but got nothing out of it.

    If I were you I would join up with research groups/mystery shopping companies that just need your name, age, address etc in order for you to register - I have done this, paid nothing and have made money!

    goodluck!:money:
  • jo_b_2
    jo_b_2 Posts: 7,120 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hwolf wrote: »
    Hi,

    Has anyone used online surveys to get the money paid? I have seen some that ask for a membership fee of about £20 but then say they pay out up more than that depending upon how many surveys you do. Sounds like a scam to me as I can't see why they would need the membership fee. Has anyone any experience?

    There are lots of genuine survey sites out there that do not charge any fees and do pay out money (via cash, vouchers or discounts.)

    Most of the best sites are listed HERE

    Welcome to the site. :wave:
  • avfc4life
    avfc4life Posts: 1,201 Forumite
    I have used https://www.ciao.co.uk and can confirm that i have recieved payments from them. It takes a while to get the money up. i have been a member for about 10 months and have made about £30 which isnt loads but is nice for abit on the side. You can also get money for writing reviews. Give them a try aswell as some of the companys from the link above. I am currently about to recieve my £20 from mutal points aswell so they are worth a look;)
    Offical MSE Fantasy League Member:beer:
  • i use https://www.yougov.com, they give you money for surveys and then when you get to £50, they send you a cheque. But at this rate, could be years down the line. been doing it a couple of months and now at £6.50.

    Best one i use is http://gb.lightspeedpanel.com they give you points for surveys and then you can spend the points on vouchers or cds/dvds etc. haven't claimed any prizes yet though, building up my account
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  • Ellie
    Ellie Posts: 526 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I can personally vouch for Pigsback & Valued Opinions paying out!
    Pigsback can sometimes take a lil while to issue vouchers but gets there in the end!

    Oh also Mutual points - u collect points from online stores when u make purchases, and receive lots of click throughs, and clickable emails! takes a while but at 3000 points the issue u a cheque!

    Good Luck!
  • Ellie
    Ellie Posts: 526 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    kesmez wrote: »
    I only joined pigsback last week, today I got a squeeky pig keyrey but they are annoying with the emails every day (sometimes more).

    I dont get emails from them, maybe there is an option in the settings! Have u seen the thread on here for pigsback??
  • Tinman
    Tinman Posts: 881 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    i use https://www.yougov.com, they give you money for surveys and then when you get to £50, they send you a cheque. But at this rate, could be years down the line. been doing it a couple of months and now at £6.50.

    Best one i use is http://gb.lightspeedpanel.com they give you points for surveys and then you can spend the points on vouchers or cds/dvds etc. haven't claimed any prizes yet though, building up my account

    I'm up to £23.50 after a year:rotfl: :mad:
  • jo_b_2
    jo_b_2 Posts: 7,120 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    kesmez wrote: »
    I only joined pigsback last week, today I got a squeeky pig keyrey but they are annoying with the emails every day (sometimes more).

    If you edit your profile you can change your settings and stop all emails. I don't get any. :confused:
  • snackatack2000
    snackatack2000 Posts: 1,066 Forumite
    kesmez wrote: »
    I only joined pigsback last week, today I got a squeeky pig keyrey but they are annoying with the emails every day (sometimes more).

    you should only get weekly emails from pigsback..ive been with them since dec and only get weekly emails from them and have had £30 in vouchers and nearly and my next voucher..

    lightspeed i change my points up for paypal as soon as i have enough...

    pureprofile will finally reach payout when im a pensioner at the rate im going lol...

    testandvote i have just cashed all my points in for comp tickets then im closing my account as they are rubbish now...
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