I have been a member of the YouGov panel for several years and have been paid by it many times. Below is how it works, how it pays in your country, and the problems some readers report before you join.
Tested by Mikael (EarnWithMike)Founder and lead testerMikael founded PaidFromSurveys in 2016 and has personally tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites since then. He shows his tests and payment proof to 555K+ subscribers on his YouTube channel, EarnWithMike. He has been a YouGov panel member for years and has been paid by it many times.Learn more about Mikael
Legit, easy to use, and one of the better survey panels
Regular surveys on interesting topics, and you rarely get screened out. Rewards and support depend on your country.
100 points for the short welcome survey after you sign up.
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The short answer
YouGov is legit and safe. I have been paid by it many times over the years. It is a market research company, founded in 2000 with its headquarters in the UK, with survey panels in many countries.
It is very easy to use, pays decently for your time, and rarely sends you surveys you do not qualify for. But it only offers surveys, and the rewards and the support depend a lot on your country. Some readers report missing rewards and support that does not reply.
- Very easy to use
- Decent rewards for the time spent
- Rarely sends surveys you do not qualify for
- You can see the results of the surveys
- User-friendly app on Android and iOS
- Not as many surveys as some other survey sites
- Payout options differ per country; PayPal is not offered everywhere
- Support is slow or does not reply in some countries
- You cannot see the reward in the survey email
My experience with YouGov
I have been a member of the YouGov panel for several years. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- Member for
- Many yearsReview first published Nov 28, 2016
- Latest retest
- Checked: surveys, rewards, app
- Paid out
- Many timesNever had problems getting my rewards
- Surveys
- 5–7 a week on averageFewer in some seasons
- Survey length
- 5–15 minutesLonger surveys pay more
- Payout speed
- Usually a couple of days at mostDepends on the reward and your country
- Paid surveys by email invite and in the app
- Redeeming points for rewards, many times
- The survey results on the website and in the newsletter
- The YouGov app and its survey notifications
- Bank transfer payouts. YouGov does not offer them in the country where I live.
- The Pulse option. I have not used it.
Inside YouGov: my video
I have been paid by YouGov many times over the years. In the video below, I give you a guided tour of YouGov, so you can see exactly what it offers and how to use it.
Screenshots from my account
YouGov has paid me many times. It is free to join, and the welcome survey takes about 3 minutes.
Join YouGov freeYouGov at a glance
| What it is | Market research company with a paid survey panel |
|---|---|
| Company | YouGov, founded in 2000, headquarters in the UK |
| Cost to join | Free |
| Joining bonus | 100 points for the short welcome survey |
| Ways to earn | Paid surveys, and referrals in some countries |
| Surveys | About 5–7 a week on average, 5–15 minutes each |
| Minimum cashout | Varies by country. It was €10 when I tested. |
| Rewards | Depend on your country: PayPal, bank transfer, prepaid Visa, gift cards, products or lottery entries |
| Minimum age | Varies by country. Check your local YouGov site if you are under 18. |
| Apps | Android and iOS |
| Where you can join | Most of the world, with a separate panel for each country |
| Support | FAQ per country and a support form. Quality depends on the country. |
Is YouGov legit and safe?
Yes, YouGov is legit and safe. I have been paid by it many times. But legit does not mean problem-free. Here is what you should know before you start.
- Some readers report missing rewards
Between 2019 and 2025, several readers wrote that a reward never arrived, that their account or points disappeared, or that surveys dried up close to the payout threshold. Personally, I have never had problems getting my rewards. If a reward has not arrived after around a week, contact support.
- Support depends on your country
Each country has its own support team. From what I have tried myself and heard from others, it is great in some countries and slow in others. Several readers wrote that support did not reply at all.
- Payout options differ per country
In some countries, you get PayPal or bank transfer; in others, only gift cards or products. Some readers did not want to give YouGov their bank details. Check the options on your country’s YouGov site before you start.
- Never use a VPN
Using a VPN to join a panel in another country is fraud. Survey sites detect it, and you lose your earnings.
My takeYouGov is, in my opinion, definitely a survey site worth joining. It is easy to use and pays well for the time spent. It does depend on the reward options in your country, and if you want to earn daily, you should join other survey sites as well.
How you earn on YouGov
Surveys are almost the only way to earn. Tap one to read more.
Paid surveysMain earner
You get an email every time a new survey is available. In my experience, you can expect 5 to 7 surveys a week on average, fewer during some seasons. The average survey takes 5 to 15 minutes, and longer surveys pay more.
The email does not show the reward or the time. Click the link to see both, and close the window if you do not want to take part.
A big plus: YouGov rarely sends you a survey you do not qualify for, and if it does, you usually get another survey instead. The topics are often interesting and easy to relate to.
See the results of surveysNo pay
About once a month, YouGov sends a newsletter that links to news stories that quote its survey results. You also find the latest results on the front page of the panel website. It is the only survey site I have found where you see what your answers are used for.
Referral programSome countries
In some countries, you get a reward when a friend joins through your link and takes a number of surveys. In my country, it is 5 surveys. You can only invite people from your own country, and the rewards are not huge.
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How much can you make?
YouGov has decent rewards for the time you spend, compared with many other survey sites. You get your first 100 points just for signing up and taking a short welcome survey of around 3 minutes. You always see the reward and the estimated time before you start a survey.
You will not get rich from YouGov, but that is true of any survey site. It only offers surveys, so it has fewer daily opportunities than GPT sites like Swagbucks or PrizeRebel. It can earn you some nice extra cash or rewards.
Rewards and payout options
| Reward | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | Some countries | Not offered everywhere, for example not in the US when a reader checked |
| Bank transfer | Some countries | In Switzerland, a reader reports it is the only option |
| Prepaid Visa | Some countries | Cash on a prepaid card |
| Gift cards and products | Many countries | Usually some really good options |
| Lottery entries | Some countries | Big prizes, but small chances |
You earn points for every survey and exchange them for rewards. The threshold varies per country, but in most countries it is not hard to reach. When I tested, it was €10. In my experience, a reward usually arrives within a couple of days, depending on the reward and your country.
Check the exact options on your country’s YouGov site before you start. If you only want sites that pay in PayPal, see the top sites that pay via PayPal.
Is YouGov worth it in your country?
YouGov has a separate panel for each country, with surveys in the local language. Pick your country to see where YouGov stands on my list of the best sites there.
What 94 readers told me
This review has 94 comments since 2016: 48 from readers and 46 replies from me. These are the four things readers write about most.
Readers from the US, Pakistan, Nigeria, India and Switzerland asked how YouGov pays. The options differ per country, so check your local YouGov site.
Readers report rewards that never arrived, disappeared points or accounts, and emails without a reply. Support differs per country. I have never had problems getting my rewards.
YouGov is not available in every country, for example not in Ghana. Using a VPN to join another panel is fraud.
Some readers were asked for bank details and did not feel comfortable. YouGov is legit, but if you prefer not to, choose another reward or another site.
“This is a great way to make some extra cash. Its my number one place to go to spend 5-10 minutes to make a few bucks.”
Mikael: But you can always see before doing any survey on YouGov what that reward will be, if you complete it.
“Yougov was great but not anymore, money was never sent to me for over a year and customer service never replies no matter how many times I message them.”
Mikael: How good the support is will depend a lot on the country you live in as the support team will be different from country to country. Personally, I have never had problems getting my rewards.
“Received a message that I would receive a check for it by e-mail. Never did get it.”
Mikael: Sounds very strange. I have never had any issue with YouGov. Did you contact their support?
YouGov alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Opinion | Surveys only, fast payouts | $5 or $10, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
| ySense | Surveys and offers, open in most countries | $10 PayPal | 4.0 / 5 |
| Swagbucks | Many daily ways to earn, one of the biggest GPT sites | About $5 PayPal; gift cards from 100 SB | 4.3 / 5 |
| Toluna Influencers | Surveys in more than 60 countries, in the local language | Usually around $7 to $10, by country | 4.2 / 5 |
Want to earn daily? Join a few more sites next to YouGov. See the best survey sites in your country.
How I scored YouGov
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
YouGov scores 86 out of 100. It is one of the easiest survey panels I have tested.
Join YouGov freeYouGov FAQ
Is YouGov a scam?
No. YouGov is a real market research company, and I have been paid by it many times. Some readers report missing rewards, so contact support if a reward has not arrived after about a week.
How does YouGov pay?
It depends on your country: PayPal, bank transfer, prepaid Visa, gift cards, products or lottery entries. In Pakistan, it pays through Western Union.
What is the minimum payout?
It varies by country. When I tested, it was €10, which is a relatively low threshold.
How many surveys does YouGov send?
About 5 to 7 a week on average, in my experience. Fewer during some seasons.
How fast does YouGov pay?
Usually within a couple of days, in my experience, depending on the reward and your country.
Does YouGov have an app?
Yes, for Android and iOS. You can turn on notifications for new surveys.
Can I join YouGov from any country?
YouGov has panels in most of the world, but not everywhere. Never use a VPN to join a panel in another country.
Is it safe to give YouGov my bank details?
YouGov is legit, and in some countries it pays by bank transfer. If you do not feel comfortable sharing them, choose another reward if your country has one.
How to join YouGov
- Click the join link and select your country and the group you belong to.
- Fill out the sign-up form on YouGov’s website. It takes 1 minute.
- Take the short intro survey of around 3 minutes. You get a reward for it, and after that you get survey invites regularly.
If you have experiences with YouGov, have any comments, or any questions, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Who tested YouGov for this review
Founder of PaidFromSurveys.com since 2016. Mikael has tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites and shares his tests with 555K+ subscribers on YouTube (October 2026).
I completed eough surveys to have 15,000 points. Received a message that I would receive a check for it by e-mail. Never did get it. wrote to complain. Total scam.
Sounds very strange. I have never had any issue with YouGov. Did you contact their support?
Hi Mikael do you know about you gov pulse?
And is it safe to use as it ask to allow accessibility that says it can view all content on your screen and can interact with apps on your behalf.
So is it okay to use it?
YouGov itself is a legit company but whether you feel comfortable about sharing that access with them or not is up to you. I have not used the pulse option myself.
Hi Mikael,
Based on your reviews I was planning to sign up to yougov but wanted to make sure I used your link to do it – you should get the rewards for your work. However, the links here redirected me to the google homepage. I am using Firefox on Mac with OSX: Sierra.
First of all thanks for wanting to support me and for letting me know about the link. However, the link works, but if you use a VPN or click a link that is not for the country you are located in, or anything like that, it will redirect you.
Yougov CHF doesn’t pay via PayPal, they don’t do giftcards either. They only pay through bank transfer.
Thanks for sharing.
Hello, if my PayPal is from China, but I am currently working in Saudi Arabia, can he pay normally?
You need to ask their support about this.
1)Please Michael help me ,I have not received any surveys for days in my mails ..what could be the reason
2)I no longer recieve the log in code either though yougov keep saying they have sent it but when I check my mailbox,there will be nothing there .
You need to contact their support about this.
Mikael, How would you handle this, I am getting no where with support. I installed a extension called the URL historian, and if you kept it installed till December 1 , 2022 you would get 10k in points…I am not going to list the start date, etc. but to sum it up, they do not want to pay. I have contacted them 7 times, and I DID finally get a reply, but was incorrect. They tried to say I received 9000 points on a certain date, but those points were for accumulated surveys and were credited before the URL historian was even installed on my computer, so I had to email them again and sendd a response thru chat on site, and they still do not reply nor will they give me my points. I have all the info, the date of original email, the replys, etc….WHAT DO I DO? any sugesstions?
Sounds very frustrating. If their support is not being helpful, unfortunately, there is not much to do. Only thing you could try is to also share your experiences on a platform like Truspilot where I can see they sometimes reply to feedback. Sometimes it can push companies to look more into issues when the complain is public.
okay thank you for your reply, it is very frustrating when a site does not do what they promise even when you have proof.
Hello, from Greece. I have been using the ugov site for a long time and I got paid once. Now, I was about to redeem my points but, all of a sudden, my account page is blank, it only shows the pink support text and there I wrote to them a lot of times about the issue and e- mail them as well.It has been about 2 months and they are ignoring me. I tried some solutions myself to solve the blank page, I paused the ad block, changed a browser, but i don’t know why I cannot see my points and my information on my account page.
I am using the site only from a laptop, and i have and old version of chrome and mozilla since my laptop is old as well, but, i did not have a problem with other sites.
Sad, if this is a tactic, after one payment, to the second one, to be a non solutionable issue.
They got paid from the companies of the surveys i answered.
I have been paid by them many times and never had issues like this. But the support is not the same in all countries so you might be unlucky that they have bad support in your country. Hope you will get it solved.
please delete this site from Amazon Gift Cards list https://paidfromsurveys.com/take-surveys-for-amazon-gift-cards
becouse they don’t pay Amazon Gift Cards they pay only for paypal
As I very clearly explain in the review above and also on the list you link to, the rewards YouGov offer vary from country to country. In some, it offers PayPal, in some products, and ion other gift cards – and that also means that in some countries, it does offer Amazon gift cards.
I didn’t get my first payment after a week. I’m qualified for the payment of 950 Philippine pesos which they emailed me. I began answering YouGov surveys in 2017. Until now it doesn’t disappear the payment on my PayPal account. How to dispute & claim my rewards? Please help me.
You need to contact their support about this.
I emailed You Gov support a few times regarding an outstanding reward of $25 but I did not get the reply from their support team.
They have 0 support and I am very disappointed. I think it is very unfair for me to answer the surveys and not paid accordingly.
How good the support is, depends a lot on the country you live in. In some countries, they have fairly good support but not so great in others. But I agree that this is definitely an aspect they could improve overall.
I’m shocked that anyone had good experiences with YouGov. I used them for years (it was OK), but it’s really gone down hill in the past couple years. Slower, errors, zero support etc. But worst of all, as you build up your points and approach pay-out levels, then they screw you over. They deleted my account eliminating two years worth of points. I don’t know why I trusted them again, but the next time I approached payout levels, the survey invitations mysteriously slowed to a crawl. And then, most were no longer for points. They would sneak in ‘free’ surveys (my time/labor was free to them!).
Thanks for sharing your experiences. The experience will be very different from country to country as they have a different number of available surveys, different support, etc. in each country. Personally, I have only had good experiences with YouGov.
I agree with you
I think because Egypt is a military country, not a democracy, and does not respect the rights or opinion of the citizen, as those who object, for example, to high prices are imprisoned. Therefore, I think that YouGov is not suitable for us in Egypt.
I hit the link and tried to join yougov. They sent me a code which did not work
@Joy: Sounds strange. Sounds like you need to contact their support about this.
Agree , they are paying thru PayPal In the uae PayPal is. Not accepted. I’m still struggling with my last year PayPal pay out and it will expire in 10 days .
I live in the USA. What other survey sites are great? Also I think my reply got deleted.
You can check out this list of the best sites in the US – there are a lot of really great options here.
Thank you so much! By the way you have a great YouTube channel and website! Just asking, what’s your most personal favorite website? And are there any websites that you rated 5/5 stars?
I cannot just choose one favorite site to be honest. I use A LOT of different platforms and so many I like for different purposes and tasks. The ones at the top of the list I share are the ones I recommend the most.
And glad to hear you like both my website and YouTube channel.
Hello! Just a quick background, you’ve helped me get so much money in the past few months since I don’t have a job. But one quick thing, is YouGov one of the best sites you personally use every day? And are there sites that you rated 5/5 stars?
YouGov is definitely a great site. But I would suggest using several sites to get more options and there are many great options. Which country do you live in? Then I can suggest some good options.
I live in the USA. What other sites can there be?
You can check out this list of the best sites in the US – there are a lot of really great options here.
Can you share with us other survey sites similar to YouGov with no disqualification of surveys? Otherwise i want to join another site like this, I’m in UK thanks.
There are not many sites where you will always qualify. Sometimes not qualifying is usually a part of taking surveys. But you can check out PaidViewpoint where you will always qualify.
But it will not give that many surveys. You can also check out this list of the best UK survey sites.
how much do you earn when you work 8 hours?
I already replied you on 2 other posts about this.
Yougov was great but not anymore, money was never sent to me for over a year and customer service never replies no matter how many times I message them. You can find a lot of people complaining about the same in trustpilot reviews.
How good the support is will depend a lot on the country you live in as the support team will be different from country to country.
Personally, I have never had problems getting my rewards.
AM IN GHANA I SURVEY THAT GHANAIAN ALSO TAKE PART
You can check out the best international sites here. These are the ones you should go for in Ghana.
May i know how long does it take for withdrawals?
you mean how long it takes for you to receive the reward after requesting it?
Then it depends on the reward you choose and the country you live in. But usually maximum a couple of days, in my experience.
How if paypal? Because i waited for 4 days already
as mentioned, it varies from country to country how long it takes but you will definitely get your money. They maybe wrote in the confirmation email when you can expect them. If you have not received them after around a week or so, then try contacting their support.
Let me know how it goes.
After registering, I began to fill out the survey and received a message: “Thank you for your interest. We regret to inform you that YouGov MENA does not work in your country of residence.”
Yes, unfortunately, YouGov is not available in all countries.
Hi Mike, I really appreciate your review on yougov. Please other legit site can you suggest that pays?
Glad you like the review. Which country are you from? then I can suggest some legit sites there.
Hey mikael I’m using yougov I’m from ethiopia but joined yougov using a VPN and it worked but when I reached the payout threshold I couldn’t find the paypal payment method available, is there a way
The reason you cannot cash out is because you have committed fraud – using VPN on survey and Get-Paid-To sites is fraud and you hurt a lot of people and businesses by doing this. Also, most sites have strict security so they will find out when you use VPN and they will block you and you will lose your earnings. So if you want to use these sites, you have to do it honestly and stick to sites that are available in your country.
Which survey sites do you recommend then, in ethiopia
You can check out the best worldwide sites here.
But make sure to use some of the different earning methods many of the sites offer as there will be limited surveys available in your country.
I just decided to try this site so I signed up and they have no PayPal option for my country (USA). I am not interested in any of the gift cards they offer ( very few to say the least). I would certainly never give out my bank info to ANY survey company especially one that looks as LAME as this one so I am out of this site. I don’t know why you rate it so high on your best list. Just FYI.
Thanks for sharing your experience Robert.
YouGov has different payout methods in different countries and they change them sometimes also. But overall, I have had really good experiences with it myself and actually been a member for years and have taken many surveys there and mostly had good experiences. That is why I give it a pretty good rating – but experiences are different from person to person so that is why it is great when others also take the time to share theirs.
So thanks for sharing.
I appreciate your honesty in replying to my post. I have been following your recommendations for sites to try and have had some good success following your recommendations. For me it has been SB, PR, PV and GB’s. I really like your insights in helping to give the survey community a heads up. Your reviews are very helpful. Keep up the good work. All the best.
Thanks Robert. I appreciate the feedback and very glad to hear you, in general, find my reviews helpful.
Thanks
Hi Mike
Thanks for the review, please I just registered now and I have done my first review and I currently have a total of 160 points on my YouGov account.
Please what’s the minimum point that I need to have before cashing out and what options of cashing out would you suggest for someone like me from who is based in Nigeria, thanks.
As mentioned in the previous comment, I can not see YouGov has a panel in Nigeria. So cannot say for sure what rewards it offers there. So first I want to make sure you joined a Nigerian panel for YouGov? If you did, can you send me a link to the website if YouGov in Nigeria? Then I will take a look.
Sir i have accumulated 5000 points but paytm is not working for redemption
Not sure why that is. You should contact YouGov’s support and ask them.
Sir,I from Pakistan.Will I get the payment in my bank account as I don’t have the PayPal method in my country
In Pakistan, your earnings from YouGov will be paid out via Western Union so not a problem you do not have PayPal.
Thanks for sharing your experience Chak and for sharing your income proof.
The processing time can vary from country to country and in some countries, it does not take as long.
Thanks again for sharing.
Mikael
I got to within 15 points of the £50 cash payout 3 months ago, and since then I have not reviewed a single poll request, I used to get one a week at least. When I log onto the sit it just says there are no polls for me.
Coincidence?
Sounds strange Tony.
I have been paid by YouGov myself several times and have not experienced anything similar. Sorry to hear this.
I know many survey sites (including YouGov) have had a lot fewer available surveys over Christmas and New Year because most of the research companies have also been away for a break.
Hope this is just the case for you and that you will soon get more surveys and be able to cash out. Feel free to keep us updated.
Mikael
I have seen several comments of Facebook & other sites from people who have given their bank account info and never received their payment. I always used to cash out with the $100 Visa card which gives you flexibility on where you can use it. They do not offer that anymore. I really don’t like the idea of giving my banking info to a company that doesn’t even list a phone #. Most sites have paypal which is very safe & secure to use. Do anyone else feel uneasy about giving bank account #’s to this company?
Hi Don,
I understand your concern. I am also very careful about which companies I give my bank info to. YouGov does not offer the opportunity to pay directly into the bank account in the country I live in, but if it did, I probably would give my info to them, as I have already been paid in other ways by them and know they pay. But if you do not feel comfortable with it, there are luckily many other great survey sites that pay out in different ways.
I agree that PayPal definitely is a great way to get paid on survey sites and it is also my preferred way on sites that offer this. YouGov does also offer this in some countries but sounds like that, unfortunately, is not the case in your country.
Mikael
Hi michael does yougov dont pay by paypal?
It depends on the country you live in. In some countries it does and in others, it does not.
So you need to check for your specific country or you can tell me which country you live in and I will see if I can find out.
Mikael
I have always received a credit card payment in the past. This time it said they wanted my bank account number. Are you kidding me! In the world we live in today and all the account break ins, there is no way I will give this out. I am leaving YouGov. Too bad they had to mess with a good thing.
Sorry to hear that Candi. Did they give any reason why they ask for your bank account number now?
No they did not. I have emailed them. What a nightmare trying get in touch. I’ve sent 3 emails and had no response. Too, bad I’ve been with them for 10 years.
Sorry to hear that. Hope they will get back to you soon. Feel free to keep me updated if they get back to you or nor.
Is it safe to give my sort code and account number to yougov?
Hi Karis,
YouGov is definitely legit. But why would they ask for your account number? Is it because they offer to pay directly into your bank account in your country? If that is the case, I would trust YouGov. I have been paid by it several times myself.
Mikael
This is a great way to make some extra cash. Its my number one place to go to spend 5-10 minutes to make a few bucks. One question though that I can not find an answer to. Is there any reward for answering the additional “Take Part” questions on the site?
Thanks for your comment Lisa.
YouGov is available in many countries and in many languages, so there might be slight difference from country to country. But all the surveys I have done on YogGov has given me rewards (and I have done many). There are however some surveys that do not give you points that you can exchange for rewards. Usually these are shorter surveys, and you will instead get entries into the monthly lottery. But you can always see before doing any survey on YouGov what that reward will be, if you complete it. Hope this answers your question – if not feel free to let me know.
All the best,
Mikael
The site is in Dutch. Is there an English worded Yougov?
Hi Amor,
yes YouGov has sites in many different languages and also in English. In the top left corner next to the logo, you can click the small country code (in this case DK), Then you will get the chance to chose your country and language. Let me know, if it still does not work.
Mikael
I always liked the idea of filling out these surveys for a bit of money but I’m sure there’s some sort of catch. I’ve heard a few horror stories about low payment and the amount of time needed to complete each one. What do you think about them in general? What would you suggest instead when it comes to earning online?
Hi Chris,
I think that surveys in general can be a great way to earn a bit of extra cash. But there are unfortunately also many sites that are a waste of time. I am trying to expose some of these in my reviews as well.
The thing about survey sites is that you often hear complains from people that have unrealistic expectations. Some sites definitely also give false hopes by promising too much, which is a part of the problem. Another thing is that which survey sites are good and how many surveys you will get depends a lot on where you live. A survey site might be very good for one person in one country but not for another.
So I think there are too many negative stories about survey sites. Definitely also due to the many scam sites that exist. But I have benefitted a lot from survey sites and been able to make some nice extra pocket money. For me the great thing about surveys is, that you can actually make some money online without any investment, without any risk, and without any training at all. You cannot say that about any other way of making money online.
But it is important to have realistic expectations. Doing paid surveys will not make you rich and will not make you a full time income. If that is what you are looking for, you have to be willing to work hard and probably also make a bit of investment. In one of the comments below, I have posted a link to the training platform I would recommend, if that is the way you wanna go.
Hi, is there a Paypal option for the rewards?
Hi Yvonne,
No unfortunately YouGov do not offer to pay to PayPal. I hope they will introduce it at some point as that would make it one of my absolute favourite survey sites. But they offer a long range of products you can exchange your points into, so it is definitely possible to find something nice. But if you are only interested in sites that pay to PayPal, YouGov is unfortunately not the right choice.
Mikael
I’m reluctant to use survey sites. I’ve tried them in the past and usually got a ton of spam in my inbox. If yougov related to a government or is it private domain. It sound more like a marketing ploy.
Do you really think online surveys are worth the time and effort or do you know a better way to make money online?
Hi Gary,
I also hate getting spam. However, I think it depends on which survey sites you join. I receive a lot of email, but mostly only when there is a new survey available. So I have actually not had problems with more spam since I joined survey sites. But I do recommend people that want to join survey sites, to consider making a new email just for the surveys. Mostly because if you sign up for several sites, you can get many emails daily, and it might be nice to keep them separated from other emails to get a better overview.
If online surveys are worth the time and effort, I think really depends on your expectations. It can be a great way to make a bit of extra money on the side without much effort – but it does also depend on which sites you join. I have joined sites that took a lot of effort for very little reward, but after figuring that out, I just stick to the ones that I think are the best. I hope that I with this website can help people to find these site more easily without having to test a lot of bad sites themselves.
But yes, if you want to make a living online and are willing to put in all the training and work it takes, I think the best way is to learn how to build on online income from a good website. It takes effort, but it can also be very profitable. Never believe the sites that promise you can get rich from doing nothing and just spending a few minutes a day. But if you are interested in creating an online business, I recommend you to check out this article and video that gives a great overview about how to do that: How to create an online business.
I have no paypal account..can western union be the channel to receive my salary?..im from philippines
Hi Jessie,
No, you cannot use Western Union. But you can also check out the best survey sites in PH where some of them offer other payout methods.
But if you want to earn by taking paid surveys, it can, in general, be a good idea to get PayPal as many sites offer this as a payout method. It is free to get an account so you might want to consider getting one as it is an easy way to get earnings from survey sites.
Mikael
Hi
Thanks for your review but I’m from Nigeria and we are currently ban from using PayPal as a country, we can only pay out using PayPal but can’t receive any payment via PayPal so I want to know if I can cash out via Western union or what would you suggest and I do love suggestions of other great survey sites I can also take advantage of considering my country thanks.
as far I know, YouGov does not have a panel in Nigeria? Did you join a Nigerian YouGov panel or have you joined a panel in another country?