Activities Hobbies 5 Websites That Will Pay You to Take Surveys Earn cash or prizes through these five trusted sites Print Hobbies Frugal Living Money Management Bargain Shopping Household Savings Do-It-Yourself Grocery Savings Food Savings Beauty & Health Care Contests Couponing Freebies Fine Arts & Crafts Astrology Card Games & Gambling Cars & Motorcycles Playing Music Learn More By Erin Huffstetler Erin Huffstetler Writer B.A., Writing and Communications, Maryville College Erin Huffstetler is a writer with experience writing about easy ways to save money at home. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 11/20/19 Paid online surveys provide a great way to make extra money just by giving your opinion—and while you're sitting comfortably at home. These surveys generally only require that you sign onto a website, enter a bit of information, and then take between 5 and 20 minutes answering questions. For your time, they offer payment in the form of cash, prizes, or "points" you can spend via product catalogs or websites. If you're interested in getting paid to take surveys but are unsure which companies you can trust, here are some trustworthy recommendations. 01 of 06 Harris Poll Harris Poll is the Cadillac of survey sites. Their research is well-respected and frequently cited in publications, and they treat their panel right. It's easy to rack up points quickly, and there are lots of great rewards to choose from. Spend your points on gift cards and merchandise, or put them toward sweepstakes entries for big-ticket items. Harris Poll even gives you points when you don't qualify for surveys—something most survey companies don't do. And that's a sure sign they value your time. 02 of 06 ZoomPanel If you're looking to earn rewards quickly, ZoomPanel is the survey site to join. They typically send out several survey invitations each week and have a great collection of rewards to choose from—such as the latest books and movies, electronics, appliances, jewelry, home decor, charitable donations, and more. If you're hoping to fill out lots of surveys, this is the survey site to join. 03 of 06 CVS Advisor Panel CVS Advisor is a must-join site. You'll probably only get a few survey invitations a year, but you'll want to respond to those when they come. They reward participants with Extra Care Bucks (a rewards currency that can be spent at CVS), and it's not uncommon to receive $10 in ECBs for participating in a single survey. They use their panel to get feedback on their existing services as well as new services that they're considering. 04 of 06 Swagbucks Join Swagbucks, answer surveys, and earn points that you can redeem for gift cards to popular stores and restaurants. Earn additional points by shopping through the site, using their search engine, and watching videos. 05 of 06 Survey Savvy If you like instant gratification and cash, Survey Savvy is the site for you. Each survey is assigned a dollar amount based on the length of the survey, and you can request a check for your earnings at any time. You can earn additional rewards for referring your friends and family. 06 of 06 Tips and Warnings It's worth your time—and could earn you even more cash and prizes—to learn more about getting paid to take surveys. If you live in Canada, take the time to discover the best paid survey sites in Canada. Before you take any surveys, however, research the company carefully prior to sharing your personal information. If you have a question about the legitimacy of a survey company, check their rating on SurveyPolice. This website keeps detailed records on more than 250 companies, and its ratings are based on actual user experiences.