Survey Sites That Pay When You Get Screened Out

None of the sites we review publish a disqualification rate, so we rank what you can check: whether a site pays you when you are screened out. Sites that pay for your time come first, then sites that pay a small consolation.

1Prolific

University and AI research studies with an enforced $8/£6 hourly minimum. PayPal within 24 hours, but entry is via a waitlist and ID check.

When screened outPaid for the screening questions; a screen-out does not affect your account
Minimum cash-out$6 / £6 by PayPal
Cash-out methodsPayPal
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2PaidViewpoint

Short surveys from research firm aytm that pay even if you are cut off partway. $15 first PayPal cash out, then $10 and $5.

When screened outPaid even if cut off halfway through a survey (PaidViewpoint)
Minimum cash-out$15 first cash out, then $10 and $5
Cash-out methodsPayPal, Gift Cards
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3Ipsos iSay

The survey panel of Ipsos, the global research firm. Points for gift cards, prepaid cards and PayPal across 56 country sites.

When screened outUsually 5 points when screened out, in one long-term test
Minimum cash-outGift cards from $5
Cash-out methodsPayPal, Gift Cards, Prepaid Card, Charity, Venmo
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4Prime Opinion

Prime Insights' survey app for adults in 71 countries. Survey pay shown in money, up to $5 a survey by its own claim; US cash-outs from $1 to Venmo, Cash App or a bank account.

When screened out1 to 3 points each in a seven-hour DollarBreak test
Minimum cash-out$1 to Venmo, Cash App or bank; $5 to PayPal (US)
Cash-out methodsPayPal, Venmo, Bank Transfer, Gift Cards, Prepaid Card, Charity
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5Swagbucks

Surveys plus cashback shopping, receipts, games and offers, paid in SB worth a cent each. PayPal from $5, in 11 countries from age 13.

When screened out1 to 10 SB per screen-out in one five-hour test
Minimum cash-out$5 by PayPal or gift card
Cash-out methodsPayPal, Gift Cards, Charity
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6Survey Junkie

Survey-only site owned by research firm DISQO. Cash out from $5 to PayPal, bank or gift cards; surveys average about 15 minutes.

When screened outA few points for your effort when disqualified
Minimum cash-out$5 (500 points)
Cash-out methodsPayPal, Bank Transfer, Gift Cards
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7Freecash

Games-first rewards app run by Almedia: paid game milestones, app offers, cashback, and surveys in select regions. PayPal from $5 with a 5% fee; first cash out $5 to $20.

When screened outA partial reward when a survey finds you do not qualify
Minimum cash-out$5 to $20 for the first cash out, by region
Cash-out methodsPayPal, Venmo, Bank Transfer, Gift Cards, Prepaid Card, Crypto
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8LifePoints

Lightspeed's survey panel, part of Kantar, open from age 14 in 44 countries. About 110 points to the dollar by its 2023 figures; PayPal, Venmo and gift cards from $5.

When screened outA handful of points (LifePoints, 2023)
Minimum cash-out$5, or a $1 charity donation
Cash-out methodsPayPal, Venmo, Gift Cards, Charity
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9Opinion Outpost

Dynata's survey-only panel for the US, UK and Canada. About 10 points, or $1, for an average survey by its own example; PayPal, gift cards and a virtual Visa card.

When screened outCredited for the first 5 screen-outs in any 24 hours (Dynata help centre); a DollarSprout tester was paid nothing
Minimum cash-out$10 in its own example; the terms allow up to $50
Cash-out methodsPayPal, Gift Cards, Prepaid Card
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10Valued Opinions

Dynata's gift card panel since 2004, with local sites in the US, UK and over a dozen other countries. Credit is shown in dollars and screen-outs are credited, but there is no PayPal and the terms expire credit after a year.

When screened outCredited for the first 5 screen-outs in any 24 hours; amount not stated (Dynata help centre)
Minimum cash-out$10 in 2021; the terms allow up to $50
Cash-out methodsGift Cards, Charity, Airline Miles
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11MyPoints

Prodege's shopping-first rewards site for the US and Canada: cashback, surveys, receipts and offers, paid in points with no fixed value. Gift cards, PayPal, prepaid cards and United miles.

When screened out5 points per screen-out, up to 25 a day
Minimum cash-out$3 Amazon card; PayPal from $10
Cash-out methodsPayPal, Gift Cards, Prepaid Card, Airline Miles
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