Online Surveys

An online survey usually takes from 2 to 30 minutes to complete, and pays anything from 10p to £5 per survey. Doing just a few surveys a week can add up to a reasonable income.

Surveys are sent by email and you choose which surveys you want to accept, and which you don't. A typical survey consists of a number of multiple choice questions which could be on any subject imaginable, from the soap you use and why, to your opinion on the economy.

Simply register free with a selection of market research companies to begin receiving paid surveys.

Signing up with a number of companies will ensure you get a regular supply of survey invitations landing in your inbox.

Lightspeed Research Limited

Receive Lightspeed Points for completing surveys. Redeem your points for cash, gift certificates, music downloads and many more rewards. Your account balance only needs to reach £5 to be eligible to claim.

Global Test Market

Complete online surveys to receive MarketPoints, redeemable for cash. Surveys take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The amount of the reward varies from one survey to the next, though each email invitation will tell you how many Marketpoints you will receive if you accept the survey. 1000 MarketPoints are equivalent to $50 (approximately £35).

Toluna (Test & Vote)

Complete surveys, vote and test products to earn points which can be exchanged for vouchers.

Harris International UK Panel

Take part in interesting surveys to earn great rewards with this major global market research company.

Ipsos Access Panels

Leading European provider of market research surveys. Share your opinion to earn points, redeemable for great rewards.

YouGov

Join this leading market research company and be rewarded for your views. Each survey will earn you points. Once your account reaches 5000 points, you are eligible for a £50 cheque.

OnePoll

New Vista

Earn points redeemable for cash rewards for completing online surveys. Typically, NewVista will pay £1 for every 5 minutes of survey time. Payment is by cheque once your account reaches 50 points (equivalent to £50).

Survey Head

Receive cash rewards for completing surveys. You are eligible for payment once your account reaches $20 (approximately £13).

Valued Opinions

For each survey you complete you will be reward on average, between £1 and £5, and up to £50 for specialist surveys. Once your account reaches £10 you are eligible for payout in the form of a gift certificate. Valued opinions works alongside some of the UK's most trusted brands to offer a vast selection of gift vouchers from companies such as Amazon, Tesco, Marriot, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Boots, Argos, Topshop, and more.

Surveys.com

Be rewarded with cash, points, and/or prizes for completed surveys. Surveys are quick and easy.

Synovate Global Opinion Panels

Earn points redeemable for cash by taking surveys with the Synovate Rewards Program.

SurveySavvy

Earn cash for every completed survey. Increase your earnings by recommending friends to SurveySavvy.

Maximiles

Maximiles is essentially a shopping rewards program, though members are also rewarded for completing surveys, clicking on emails and signing up to free newsletters.

Pure Profile

Complete surveys and view offers based on your profile to receive cash rewards.

Opinium Research

UK based research company offering cash for completed surveys. Opinium Research also offer members opportunities to participate in focus groups.

PanelBase

One of the fastest growing research communities on the internet. For every completed survey, you will be rewarded in one of two ways, either with a cash reward of between 25p and £10, or with entry in to a prize draw to win prizes such as plasma TVs, iPods and wine. Once your account reaches £10, you are eligible for payment, which you can request be paid direct in to your bank account or in the form of vouchers.

Response Panel

Get paid to answer quick surveys online.

Honest Rewards

Earn from online surveys, taking part in focus groups and product testing. Earn extra for referring friends.

QNA Surveys

QNA is open to business professionals and business owners. Online surveys pay £5 or £10. QNA also offer telephone surveys which also pay £5 or £10, and opportunities to participate in focus groups which pay between £25 and £75.