When taking paid surveys online, you can get paid in many different ways – for example, in cash, products, crypto, or gift cards.
Many people (including myself) like getting paid in cash when taking surveys. One of the easiest ways to get your cash paid out from survey sites is through PayPal.
However, not all survey sites offer cash payment, and not all sites offer it through PayPal.
So, in this article, I will give you a list of the best survey sites that pay through PayPal in 2026, so you can easily focus on these if you prefer this reward.
I have tested hundreds of sites, and the sites below are the best I have come across that offer PayPal rewards, and I have been paid by all of them myself, so I know they are legit and will pay you.
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Why use PayPal to get paid for surveys?
Before getting to the list of the best sites, let's first just quickly go over what PayPal is and why so many people prefer getting paid for taking surveys this way, if you are new to taking paid surveys.
First of all, PayPal is a very reliable platform that is secure and available in many countries. For that reason, it is also the payment method used by most survey panels that offer cash rewards.
PayPal is, in general, also pretty strict when it comes to the companies it works with, so it is, in many cases, also a sign that a survey site is legit if it offers payouts through PayPal.
Another advantage of using PayPal is that it is very easy to use; you can get an account for free (visit PayPal's website to get a free account), and because of its popularity, you can use it as a payment method at a lot of different places.
So whether you want to spend your reward on buying products online, paying for different subscriptions, buying flights, or having the money transferred to your local bank account, it is super easy and fast.
These are some of the reasons PayPal is a very popular reward option on survey sites, and also the reason it is one of my personal favorite ways to get paid for taking surveys.
How does payment through PayPal for surveys work?
If a survey panel offers PayPal surveys, you can just select this as a payment method in the payout or reclaim reward section. Then, when you reclaim your reward, you will get paid that way.
In short, the 3 steps are:
- Take surveys
- Reach payout threshold
- Claim your earnings through PayPal
PayPal uses your email address to identify you, and when a survey site asks for your PayPal details to know where to transfer the money, it is just the email you have used to register at PayPal you have to give. So it is super easy.
Be aware that some survey sites automatically think the email address you registered at their site is also the email you have for PayPal. So, if you have several email addresses, be sure to coordinate this so that you will get paid to the right account.
You can, however, connect several email addresses to your PayPal account, so this can be a solution if you have registered for a survey site with an email that is not your PayPal email.
Be aware that on some survey sites, you even have to have a PayPal account to be able to sign up, as this is the only form of payment they offer.
How long does it take to get paid through PayPal?
How long it takes for you to request a payout from a survey panel until the money is in your PayPal account really depends on the survey panel.
In most cases, it takes a couple of days. But there are also cases where it can take weeks, and other surveys that pay instantly via PayPal, which means you will get the money into your account more or less right away. So, it depends on the specific sites you are a member of.
The payout threshold is different on each survey site. On some sites, you only have to earn $1 to get paid through PayPal, and on others, you may have to wait until you have earned $30 or more.
On the list below, you can see what the payout threshold is on the different sites, so you will know how soon you can get paid. You can also read how long the processing time usually is on some of the sites, so you know approximately what to expect.
Do you need a business or individual PayPal account?
One of the questions I often get asked is whether you need a PayPal business account or an individual account if you want to take surveys for PayPal money.
And in most cases, you just need an individual account. So, there is no need to create a business account or upgrade your account.
However, if you already have a business account, you can also use this to receive payment from survey sites.
Is PayPal the only way to get paid in cash for surveys?
Before getting to the list of panels that offer this payment method, I just want to mention that there are other ways to get money for doing surveys than just PayPal.
PayPal is by far the most popular, and it is the method offered by most survey panels, but some panels do not offer this or offer additional methods as well.
Some panels offer payment in cash through a check, and others offer payment through other online payment platforms like Payoneer, Skrill, Tango, direct bank transfer, and AirTM. On the list below, you will be able to see which survey panels offer other payment methods as well.
Be aware that many of the sites also offer other earning opportunities besides just paid surveys. So, if you want to boost your PayPal earnings, it can be a good idea to use some of the other options as well – the sites that offer additional earning methods are called GPT sites (get-paid-to).
On these sites, you can, for example, also earn PayPal money by watching videos, taking offers, participating in free contests, downloading apps, playing games, clicking ads, and more.
50 best survey sites that pay through PayPal
Below you can see a list of the best survey sites that pay out through PayPal. They are all legit, and I have been paid by them all myself.
To increase your chances of earning, it is a good idea to sign up for several sites. If you are new to this way of earning, I recommend signing up for 6-8 sites so you get a good amount of opportunities, but it will still not be too overwhelming.
The list is also regularly updated with new opportunities, so make sure to come back and check it once in a while.
I have recently become interested into trying survey sites after a recommendation and having signed up with a site I found that they did not do payouts through Paypal which was slightly inconvenient so I am really pleased to see your article which lists some sites that do pay out in this way. Thanks for a great post as always.
Fran.
Glad you found the info useful Fran. I personally also prefer sites that pays out through PayPal, but there are also a few other sites that do not offer that option that I really like. But PayPal is a very easy way to get rewards. So glad if this post has helped you to easier find out which sites offer that option so you can get paid the way you wish to.
Mikael
Like the idea of being paid through paypal. I signed up to another one that wanted to pay me via some system I had never heard of, so I did’t continue.
Approx how much per survey do you earn?
Yes PayPal is an easy way to get paid for surveys, and I prefer that way myself as well. When that is said, there are however some sites that only offer other payment options that are also really great and worth considering.
How much you make per survey depends which sites you sign up for. In general, surveys usually gives between $0.75-$5 per survey depending on how long they are, and which site it is on.
Mikael
This is some very useful information. I actually attempted to get paid for surveys online a few years back but things just didn’t go well for me. It was a tough task deciphering through which companies were good and which were not and as you mentioned for several of them i had to answer a lot of qualifying questions and it really just really wasn’t worth it. So I left it alone but this article made me want to get back involved with some of these companies, so i bookmarked the page and I will be back. Thank you for the information!
Thanks for your comment Ian. Glad you found the info useful and if it motivated you. It can definitely give some nice extra pocket money to do surveys, if you just find the legit and good survey sites. Be aware that which ones on this list I have made are the best, can differ depending on the country you live in. So test out which ones are the best for your location. All of the ones on this list are legit sites.
Mikael
I have been using Toluna for the last 2 years and it serves as a good form of extra income every now and then. They are definitely legit as I have received money in terms of Paypal and Vouchers. I have recently signed up for Cashcrate too and it is great that they have a referral program to expand your earning opportunity!
Thanks for your comment Leo. Glad to hear you are also benefitting from paid surveys. Yes Toluna is a good and reliable company – glad that you have the same experience.
CashCrate does definitely have good opportunities in some countries, and I agree that their great referral program is an added bonus.
Mikael
This is very helpful, thank you for taking time to blog as such. More power! Cheers!
Thank you very much for your feedback. I appreciate it.
All the best,
Mikael