3 of the top online survey sites
1. iSay by Ipsos – One of the Best-Paying Survey Site
💡 What is iSay?
Ipsos iSay is a highly-rated survey platform run by global research company Ipsos. It’s considered one of the top-paying survey sites in the UK, especially popular for consistently offering £10+ in Amazon vouchers per month to active users.
📲 How Does It Work?
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Sign up for free and complete your profile.
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You'll receive invites to participate in surveys — usually 4+ per month.
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Earn 5 to 250 points per survey, depending on the length and complexity.
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Redeem your points for gift cards, with 500 points equaling a £5 Amazon voucher.
💰 How You Get Paid
Rewards are delivered as:
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Amazon gift cards
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Argos gift cards
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Global Gift Cards (usable at retailers like M&S, John Lewis, and more)
Vouchers usually arrive within 2–3 weeks after redemption.
✅ Pros
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Transparent about survey length and payout before you start.
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High payout potential for a survey site — many users earn £10+ monthly.
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Wide choice of popular UK retailer gift cards.
⚠️ Cons
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Payout is not instant — allow up to 3 weeks for voucher delivery.
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Some months may have fewer surveys depending on your profile.
🧠 2. Swagbucks – Earn Points for Polls, Videos & More
💡 What is Swagbucks?
Swagbucks is one of the most well-known Get-Paid-To (GPT) platforms, with a massive fanbase, including in the MSE Forum. It rewards you with Swagbucks points (SB) for completing a variety of small online tasks, such as:
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Answering daily polls
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Watching videos
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Using the Swagbucks search engine instead of Google
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Playing games
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Completing offers and surveys
You can redeem your SB points for gift cards and other rewards. For example, 375 SB = £3 Amazon voucher.
📲 How Does It Work?
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Create a free account
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Complete tasks daily to collect points
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Spend your points in the Rewards Store
Just keep in mind: Some activities like daily polls only pay once per day, so check the terms carefully before participating.
💰 How You Get Paid
Redeem your SB points for:
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Amazon gift cards
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PayPal cash
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Retail gift cards from major stores like Tesco, M&S, and more
✅ Pros
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Multiple ways to earn: polls, videos, games, surveys, and more
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Huge variety of gift card options
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Cult favorite among UK users and trusted for years
⚠️ Cons
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You can only earn once per day from certain activities (like daily polls)
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Be cautious: some users reported being charged after completing third-party offers
👉 Tip: Avoid signing up to any offer or platform that takes you outside Swagbucks — stick to in-app activities to stay safe.
🗳️ 3. YouGov – Trusted Surveys, But Slow to Pay
💡 What is YouGov?
YouGov is a well-respected survey platform known for its quick and meaningful surveys on topics like politics, media, health, and consumer habits. Used by academics, researchers, and charities, it's a legit way to share your opinion and help shape public policy or marketing decisions.
It also offers a free app for iOS and Android, making it easy to take surveys on the go.
📲 How Does It Work?
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Sign up and complete your profile
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Receive invites to short surveys, typically paying 50p each
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Earn points for each completed survey
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Once you reach £50, you can cash out
💰 How You Get Paid
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Bank transfer
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Or choose from a range of gift cards (e.g., Asda, John Lewis)
✅ Pros
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Reliable and trusted by millions worldwide
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Surveys are short and interesting
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The mobile app is easy to use
⚠️ Cons
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High payout threshold: You need £50 to cash out
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At 50p per survey, it can take 1–2 years to reach that goal
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Fewer earning opportunities compared to other apps
