1. If they are United States panels, I am with them and have been paid.
2. If they are international (and do not accept US members, I have heard of them but can't speak personally for them)
I have listed them in alphabetical order. Note that I am going through and adding in more detail on countries, age requirements, etc. So forgive me for a bit while this is a work in progress :)
AMERICAN CONSUMER OPINION PANEL (ACOP)
Overview: A truly great survey site that accepts international members! Form of payment: Check. You don't have to request it, they simply mail within four weeks of you completing the survey. Occasionally you will receive an "screening" invite that offers just an entry in a sweepstakes for participating. While I normally don't recommend doing sweeps surveys, this is the exception. Not only have I won them (ranging from $10 to $100) but, more importantly, these 3-5 question qualifiers are often what they use to pre-screen you to see if you qualify for higher paying surveys.
Age restrictions: Not specified
Countries: All accepted.
ANGUS REID
Canadians, ages 18-34
All other Canadians
AUSTRALIA SURVEY PANEL
Australia only
AUTO PANEL
Overview: Looking for panelists who have purchased or leased a new vehicle (Model 2005 or newer) and shared the purchase decision in purchase of the vehicle.
Age restrictions: 18 years and older
Countries: United Kingdom only
BAKER STREET SOLUTIONS
Overview: Less frequent, but higher paying surveys.
Payment: Checks
Age restrictions: Not specified
Countries: United States
BETA RESEARCH CONSUMER PANEL
Overview: A survey site that helps you shape the development of products, services and the media ... giving suppliers the feedback they need to serve consumers even better. I once tested (and got to keep) a $200 photo printer. After registering, you'll immediately be entered into a drawing for a $500 in Cash and can participate in Quarterly Grand Prize Drawings (for digital cameras, DVD players, Personal Digital Assistants and more). In addition to testing products, you receive Special "Thank You" Gifts after each survey (phone cards, etc.).
Payment: Checks, Prizes, Gift Cards
Age Restrictions: TBD
Countries: TBD
BRAND INSTITUTE
Overview: As a panel member, you will receive surveys about product names, etc. They are very interesting and pay very well.
Payment: Paypal. No minimum to be paid. My surveys from them usually are $8-10 and my husband once got an industry-specific-one for $150 that paid out within a week. The can be particularly good for those who work in the health care industry as doctors, nurses, clinicians, pharmacists, etc. But that isn't a requirement.
Age restrictions: TBD
Countries: All countries accepted
CADA CABEZA PANEL
Spanish Speaking, Mexico and United States
CAFE STUDY AUSTRALIA
CANADIAN TELECOM
Telecom Panel for English Speakers (ages 13-17)
Telecom Panel for French Speakers (ages 13-17)
Telecom Panel for English Speakers (ages 18-24)
Telecom Panel for French Speakers (ages 18-24)
CANADIAN YOUNG ADULTS PANEL
Canada only
CASHCRATE
Overview: I'll be clear this is not a more classic market research site like the great majority on my site. Instead, this is more of an offer site. While I am not an "offer-doer," it does also have daily surveys for which you can earn money.
Payment: Checks
Age restrictions: TBD
Countries: United States
CHASEN RESEARCH
Overview: I have done online bulletin-board/focus groups with them.
Payment: The ones I have done have been the longer, focus group style and have paid at least $100 via check.
Age restrictions: Not specifies
Countries: United States
CLEAR VOICE SURVEYS
United States Only
Pays out via Amazon and gift cards.
CLICK IQ
What I like about them are two key things. First, they are totally upfront about how long (or short) a survey will be in their invite emails and second, you get points for trying to take a survey, even if you don't qualify (usually 25). When you have 2,500 points you cash out.
CORSENTIAL SURVEY PANEL CANADA
English Speaking
French Speaking
CONSUMER VILLAGE
Overview: This is a great site where I have gotten involved in several message-board style groups. The way these work is that the moderators post questions, images, concepts, etc. for people to respond to. And simply by being an active member of the community and sharing your opinions (in a few posts, we're not talking a major commitment) you are rewarded.
Payment: Checks or gift cards
Age restrictions: TBD
Counries: United States
DAILY SURVEY PANEL
United States and Canada
Has daily surveys that you take for points. They pay out via Paypal after you earn only $1 (which can happen day one). They always have a collection of surveys ready for the taking.
DATATELLIGENCE
Overview: They do online surveys as well as focus groups and taste tests that pay nicely.
Payment: The online surveys earn you points that convert to cash and the in-person focus groups pay cash/check. I have done in person taste tests for them as well and was paid up to $75.
Age restrictions: TBD
Countries: United States
DIRECTIVE ANALYTICS
Overview: A site that pays very well if you are in certain demographics.
Payment: They have recently changed their payment structure so you can let the money accrue and they'll send you a check for $50 or you can request a check at any time.
Age restrictions: TBD
Countries: United States
E-POLL
United States
Overview: They send out very frequent surveys usually for which you earn points (usually a minimum of 500 per survey)
Payment: Checks, Gift cards. Once you accrue as little as 3,500 points you can cash out.
Age restrictions: TBD
Countries: United States
ENCUESTANOS
A panel that is designed for Hispanic U.S. survey takers. I have several friends who have been paid by them, so do feel comfortable vouching for it. Very similar to Global Test Market, marketpoints that pay out.
ESEARCH
Send surveys out every 4-6 weeks and pay cash via paypal. International, though per their FAQ international members probably won't hear from them very often.
FOCUS FORWARD
A great survey company that does both online surveys and offline and online focus groups. I have been paid anywhere from $5 to $150 from them (the latter for a focus group). They are looking for all kinds of people including teens, consumers, c-level executives, medical people, legal people, IT professionals, small business owners and many more.
GFK MEDIA JUNKIES UNITED KINGDOM
GLOBAL TEST MARKET (United States)
You will frequently get surveys for points ranging from 5 to over 1,000, you cash out when you reach 1,000 points for $50! I once got a survey from them that paid out 2,000 points! Enough for $100 cash. And you often get points (usually at least enough for 25 cents), even if you don't qualify. They also have the following international panels:
Australia
Austria
Canada (English Speaking)
Canada (French Speaking)
Denmark
India
Japan
New Zealand
United Kingdom
All other international countries
GREAT CANADIAN SURVEYS
Canadians only.
HARRIS POLL
Share your views by completing online surveys to earn and accumulate HIpoints. Points can be redeemed for gift cards at leading retailers and for merchandise such as CDs, DVDs, electronics, home appliances, and much more. United States.
They also accept panelists from:
Canada
Great Britain
HCD RESEARCH
They do a lot of pop culture kind of surveys for which you accumulate points. You can cash out once you earn 1,000 points ($10).
IMYST
Technically a mystery shopping site, but I get a paid survey (via paypal) from them every 2-3 months. They always pay on time, so worth the signup. They also do phone mystery shops that are quick and pay out quickly too. US only.
IN HOME PRODUCT TESTING
These guys do fun product tests where you not only get to keep the product, but also get paid (through a gift card usually).
INDIA SPEAKS
India only
IOCS
The Institute for Online Consumer Studies. They seem to focus on US and Canada but I believe accept members from other countries too. I have been paid via Paypal.
IPSOS
Ipsos is a great one! They recently changed from being a sweeps site to being a PAID one. You take surveys for points and once you have earned 50 points it's equal to $5 cash. Points add up quickly. They pay via check. They also do GREAT product tests and I have never had to return a product to them!
They also offer a few specialty panels:
United States - Men only
United States - Moms only
United States - African Americans
United States - Hispanic
Canadians - General Population
Canadian - French Speaking Moms
Canadian - Men only
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
Sweden
United Kingdom
LIGHTSPEED RESEARCH (Australian males only)
Australian males only.
LIGHTSPEED RESEARCH CANADA
English Speaking
French Speaking
LIVEWIRE
Sends out surveys that pay via check. Paid on time. Surveys are not overly long. A very good site. Note that they do ask for your social security number at the end of the surveys. They are a part of DDB Communications (an international advertising agency).
LONDON SCHOOL E-LAB
I haven't done a lot with these guys, but what I have done has paid via Paypal.
MINDFIELD ONLINE
United States
Pays cash for surveys (have to accumulate $5 in your account before you cash out). Surveys don't come all that frequently, but they are interesting when they do. And they do pay. USA and Canadian members accepted.
Canadian Panel link
MR REBATES
Not a survey site at all. But I have to include it here as it's absolutely one of my favorite web sites that saves me a ton of money. Mr Rebates is a cash back shopping site. It's totally free to join (and that process takes about 20 seconds). Then, whenever you are doing online shopping, I recommend starting there first. You simply search for the store you are shopping at and click through that link. You will then earn a percentage (from 1% up to 40% at times) cash back on whatever you spend.
MY OPINION NOW
This is one of the new sites I have been paid by. They send out frequent surveys that pay via points that add up very quickly. You cash out for cash, itunes, COOL merchandise (like video cameras, golf clubs, DVD players, etc.) and gift cards. I have been impressed so far!
MYHOTSPEX
United States
MY SURVEY
United States
Absolutely one of my favorites. With My Survey, you earn points that you convert to cash. They also have great merchandise you can cash out for. I end up cashing out $20 or more every 2-3 weeks. They send a check. I have made hundreds with them to date. They pay within a couple of weeks!
MySurvey Australia Panel
MySurvey Australian MALE Panel
MySurvey Canadian Panel
MySurvey French Canadian
MySurvey India
My Survey Ireland
MySurvey Japan
MySurvey South Korea
MYVIEW
These guys send out numerous surveys that pay well. It's not often that they accept new members, so it's worth signing up while you can. In addition, they are accepting Australians right now through the following link.
Australia only panel.
NATIONAL CONSUMER PANEL
Kind of a different take on a survey panel. They provide you with a special scanner and you keep track of your grocery, etc. purchases by scanning receipts, bar codes, etc. For doing so so you earn merchandise, prizes or cash.
Canadian Panel
China
Great Britain
New Zealand
NIELSEN NET RATINGS
United Kingdom
NPD SURVEYS
United States
NPD's approach to surveys is, as they say, they want you to "Make your voice heard. Join NPD Research and tell us what you buy (and why)." In my experience, this is a solid site that sends frequent surveys. I have recently had really good luck with them.
Canadians - General Population
Canadians (French Speaking)
Canadians (Male)
OPINION OUTPOST
Sends surveys for points that you convert for cash. 10 points = $1. Very interesting surveys! Pay out quickly after you request your check. Currently accepting members in the United States and Canada. These guys are very active and popular with survey takers.
Opinion Outpost Males
Opinion Outpost African Americans
Opinion Outpost Asian Americans
Canadians
French Canadians
OPINION SURVEYS
A survey panel that offers payment, sweeps or products for participating in surveys. I haven't done a ton with them, but was paid. They accept panelists from a variety of countries, so please check out the one that applied to you:
Australia
Belgium
Canada
France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States
OPINION SQUARE
Offers you opportunities to take surveys for points that you then cash in for great stuff like electronics, stuff for kids and babies and more.
OPINION WORLD
United States
Australia
Canada
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Singapore
PALM RESEARCH
International members welcome
You go there daily and take a survey. They are short and to the point and pay $1 each. So you can easily earn $30 with just this one site each month. Really liking them so far.
PANEL POLLS
This site is affiliated with Nickelodeon and send surveys to adults and their kids (with parent permission). They then reward you points which you cash out once you have $10. My kids have been sent several pilot TV shows to watch and then review and love it!
PANEL RECRUITS (these come and go, so give them a shot while you can)
Blackberry owners in United Kingdom
Fashion Jeans fans in United Kingdom
High speed internet users in Canada
Mobile phone owners in United Kingdom
PANEL STATION
Brazil
South Africa
PERMISSION RESEARCH
Canadian
French Speaking
PINECONE RESEARCH
Pinecone is the site that first got me into surveys. I stumbled across a banner, signed up and was bitten by the survey bug :) Surveys pay between $3-5 usually, they do a ton of test products and are one of the fastest payers around. But they don't offer sign up links very often.
PRO OPINION RESEARCH
Started by the same group that created Opinion Outpost. They have been FANTASTIC. Surveys are for points. Most of the ones I have taken have been a minimum of 35 which equals $3.50. You cash out at $5.00
PUREPROFILE
Offers paid surveys on an almost daily basis. I have had good luck qualifying for them. You can cash out once you earn $25 and they pay via check.
Pure Profile Australia
Pure Profile China
Pure Profile Germany
Pure Profile Japan
Pure Profile New Zealand
QUALITATIVE INSIGHTS
I have done an online forum that lasted a week and was paid $150.
QUIZPOINTS
Surveys pay out with paypal or gift cards to various retailers. Offer daily surveys.
RESONANCE
Resonance (formerly known as Gang & Gang) is great site that pays via paypal of cift cards (so far for me at least). International members accepted. Lowest payout I have gotten from them was $5 and largest was $50. Pays promtly. An excellent site! US or international.
SOCRATIC FORUM
Send out surveys that pay in points that convert to cash, amazon.com gift cards or donations to charity. 1 point = $1 and you can cash out once you get 5 points.
SPRINGBOARD USA
USA Males
USA Females
Earn points for surveys that you then cash our for checks (or can donate to charity).
SURVEY SPOT
Sends out TONS and TONS of surveys. Act quickly...they are probably 50% paying and 50% for sweeps. I have been paid for the paying ones but have not won a sweeps. I have heard of people winning them though for both cash and prizes, so I do them from time to time. But I also do the sweeps ones from time to time as, like ACOP, they can open the door to higher paying surveys that follow. As of the start of November 2009, they are switching over their system. They will now have surveys for points that you cash out for Paypal money.
SURVEY CHOICE
Australia panelists only.
SURVEYHEAD
United States
Was created by the people who ran GoZing, they pay via paypal and you get a $5 bonus in your account just for signing up.
Australia Panel
Canada Panel
United Kingdom Panel
SURVEY LION
Canada only.
SURVEYSAVVY
Survey Savvy is a very reputable site that pays quickly in cash (checks). You earn cash/checks (not points) for surveys taken. Surveys come about every 4-6 weeks for me. There is no minimum to cash out. They also have a nice referral program where you get paid if and when your referrals take surveys. International.
SYNOVATE
Have recently changed their system. They now offer points for every survey you complete. You then cash those points out for a check that is mailed to you. In addition, for each survey you complete, you are ALSO entered into a drawing to win sweeps drawings for larger amounts of cash. One of the things I really like about them is that their surveys are short (usually 5-10 minutes).
Canada - French Speaking
TESTSPIN
Paying surveys for US and International members! Earns $ which cashes out in Amazon.com gift certificates once you reach $10.
TOLUNA
Above panel for United States
A very active survey site. They offer surveys that pay via points that you can convert into cash, paypal or gift cards.
Australia
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Hong Kong
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
UNITED KINGDOM ELECTRONICS PANEL
VALUED OPINIONS
United States
A survey site has really picked up for me lately. Surveys are nice and to the point. Once your account reaches $20 you cash out. That took me about 45 days to do.
Supplemental panels:
MEN ONLY as well, here
Australia panel
New Zealand
VIEWPOINT FORUM
This is a great paying site. You have to be referred to join it. And each member only has a few referrals to share. They had suspended their referrals for several months but have recently reinstated it. However, I am out of referrals, so keep your eyes open for people offering them.
VOCALABS
Pays cash via paypal. A different take on surveys -- they do their surveys via phone. They post when they need you to call customer service for credit cards, cell phones, etc. If you have an account with that particular company, you just place a call as you otherwise would and fill out a quick survey on the results of the call.
WEB PERSPECTIVES
Canada panel
Male Panel
YOUR OPINION AUSTRALIA
YOUR VOICE PANEL AUSTRALIA
ZOOM PANEL
is a very active survey site that sends out frequent surveys. They pay out in points, and you get 50 points just for signing up! Then you use those to cash out for a wide variety of gift cards and merchandise. I have cashed out for things like music, iPod speakers, electronics, headphones, etc.
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