How to Get Paid to Take UK Online Surveys

UK residents can take advantage of paid surveys to supplement their income.

Many companies have begun to use the popularity and influence of the Internet to directly connect with consumers in order to gather valuable market research information. One of the ways that this is being done is through paid surveys that allow consumers to directly influence the products being introduced to the market. UK residents can also take advantage of this system by joining third-party providers.

Instructions

Joining a Third-Party Provider

1. Research "UK paid surveys" or similar with an Internet search engine.

2. Select a few sites from the search results.

3. Research the companies that sponsor the websites by using the Office of Fair Trading or Trading Standards Institute websites. These organizations help regulate business practices and identify scams.

4. Navigate to the websites that have been cleared by the Office of Fair Trading or Trading Standards Institute.

5. Join the websites by locating the "Join" or similar button located on each home page.

6. Fill in the required information and verify the account if required.

7. Select a survey from the list of available surveys on each website and follow the onscreen instructions.

Tips & Warnings

• Legitimate third-party providers are generally free to join.

• Many paid online surveys pay very little per survey and usually require a minimum balance before the funds can be claimed.

References

• American Consumer Opinion

Resources

• Office of Fair Trading
• Trading Standards Institute