Best Survey Sites for Amazon Gift Cards [2025]: Are They Legit?

Survey sites have become a popular side hustle since all you need to make money is your phone and an opinion. Many sites reward you with Amazon gift cards (among other stores) for sharing your views. I generally request cash when I'm ready to cash out, but taking a survey for Amazon gift cards is often the next best thing, especially since you frequently receive gift cards faster than a bank deposit.

My favorite survey sites are Survey Junkie and InboxDollars since their earnings, while not massive, are comparable with each other, and I know they are legitimate companies that pay out consistently. But they have drawbacks, like people being disqualified mid-survey or it taking several days to receive your payout. Another site, Branded Surveys, is new to me, but I like that it offers a loyalty program to help you earn more points.

None of these survey sites will replace a full-time income, but they can be a great way to make extra money without too much work.

How we evaluate products

To compile this list of the best survey sites, we looked at popular survey sites and evaluated them on a variety of factors including:

• Payout options
• Customer ratings
• Payout speed
• Opportunities to earn

We didn't evaluate all survey sites, but tried to include a variety of options that would appeal to a wide range of people.

Compare survey sites

	Great for …	Compatible platforms
Survey Junkie	Uncluttered interface	Web browser Android app iPhone app
Inbox Dollars	Ways to earn money besides surveys	Web browser Android app iPhone app
Freecash	Limited bonuses	Web browser Android app iOS users can access the site from a web browser
Prime Opinion	Competition	Web browser Android app iPhone app
Branded Surveys	Bonus points	Web browser Android app iPhone app

Survey Junkie

If you are only interested in taking surveys and don't want a lot of clutter, check out Survey Junkie. It offers a variety of surveys and occasionally provides focus groups and product testing to select survey takers. It also offers Surf to Earn, a browser extension that can help you qualify for higher-paying surveys.

Like most survey sites, you'll need to fill out your demographic information when you first sign up to help the site match you with surveys. Once you've built your profile, you'll see the available surveys on your dashboard and an estimate of how long each survey will take. I find that Survey Junkie generally has surveys worth $0.15 to $0.40 for each, but it does occasionally offer higher paid surveys worth $1 or more.

You must earn at least 500 points (or $5) before you can cash out. You can request a PayPal or bank deposit, which can take up to five days, or receive an Amazon (or other store) gift card almost instantly.

Visit SurveyJunkie | Learn more in our Survey Junkie review

InboxDollars

InboxDollars is one of my favorite sites for earning money online. It offers multiple survey options, but you can also earn money by playing games, shopping online, and scanning receipts, among other activities. InboxDollars generally pays between $0.20 and $2.50 for various surveys, which is reasonable compared to other survey platforms.

When you're ready to cash out, you can request a PayPal deposit or a gift card from Amazon, Target, Walmart, or many other stores. Most gift cards require a minimum of $15 to cash out, but some require $25. After your first withdrawal, the minimum drops to $10. InboxDollars says it can take up to 10 days for you to receive your gift card after you redeem your cash.

Visit Inbox Dollars | Learn more in our InboxDollars review

Freecash

Freecash offers paid surveys like the other sites, but you earn money primarily by downloading and playing games. Because it's so focused on games, Freecash doesn't have as many survey options as InboxDollars or Survey Junkie. However, it pays relatively well for the surveys it does offer. My survey options range from about $0.37 to $1, but Freecash also occasionally offers special perks like doubling the payout on one survey for a short time.

The biggest drawback to Freecash is that it places some users in Lite Mode, which limits the surveys and games you have access to and how much you can earn.

Users must earn at least $5 before cashing out. You'll maximize your earnings by selecting a gift card. Although Freecash offers bank transfer or PayPal, it charges a 5% processing fee for both. You won't have to pay a fee if you select a gift card to Amazon or another store.

Visit Freecash | Learn more in our Freecash review

Prime Opinion

Prime Opinion is new to me. After signing up and answering some demographic questions, it has an easy-to-use interface and a lot of survey options. It also offers points for completing surveys daily and maintaining your streak. After you have completed 10 surveys, you're eligible to compete on the leaderboard, which earns you more points.

Prime Opinion says it pays more than other sites. Some of its surveys are worth a lot of points, which could translate to $2 or $3 for one survey. However, most surveys are worth less than $1 (and you may not qualify for them), or they request personal information that I wasn't comfortable sharing.

You need a minimum of $5 to cash out of Prime Opinion, and you can select PayPal, direct deposit, or gift cards, including Amazon.

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Branded Surveys

Branded Surveys is another new-to-me survey site. It didn't have as many survey options available as some of the other platforms. However, its Branded Elite program helps users earn bonus points and advance to different badge levels. As you complete more surveys, you'll earn bonus points based on the total points you earn each week. Branded Surveys pays a little lower than some other platforms. For the three surveys I received, I earned between $0.28 and $0.76 for surveys lasting between 12 and 14 minutes.

Payouts are available as PayPal, bank transfers, or gift cards. You can even donate your earnings to charity. You'll need to earn at least $5 to cash out. I don't like that redemptions take one-three business days, even if you select a gift card.

Visit Branded Surveys | Learn more in our Branded Surveys review

How to avoid scam survey sites

There are a lot of scams on the internet, and survey sites are no exception. Pay attention to red flags like:

Be wary of large payout promises: For the most part, survey sites only pay a few cents up to a few dollars per survey. If you see a survey advertising a huge payout, it's probably too good to be true. Similarly, if a site asks you to download attachments, share personal information like your Social Security Number, or pay to participate, it is likely a scam.

Avoid signing up through Craigslist or other sites: Some scam sites advertise on Craigslist or other sites, asking for your email address. You'll likely get spam email, phishing schemes, or even malware if you enter your email address.

Read reviews: Before you sign up with a site, read customer reviews on the app stores or through sites like Trustpilot and the Better Business Bureau. While there will likely be a few negative reviews for any site, pay attention to frequent reports of never receiving payouts or issues with compromised personal information.

Similarly, if you see nothing but 5-star reviews or unbelievable testimonials, steer clear. Real survey sites don't try so hard to get people to take surveys.

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Bottom line

Taking surveys online won't replace a full-time income, but these sites can be a good way to earn extra money. Before you sign up, read the fine print to understand how much you can earn and how much you need to cash out. Pay attention to customer reviews and look for any red flags that might indicate the site is a scam.