Swagbucks
Earn points for surveys, videos, and shopping
Overview
Swagbucks is one of the world's largest and most well-known GPT (Get-Paid-To) platforms, available in the UK. You earn 'SB' (Swagbucks) points through a variety of activities: completing surveys, watching videos, playing games, searching the web, and shopping online.
Points can be redeemed for PayPal cash (typically 100 SB = £0.80-£1) or a wide range of gift cards including Amazon, ASOS, and Argos. The minimum cashout via PayPal is around £2.50 (300 SB).
As a beermoney strategy in the UK, Swagbucks is best used for daily surveys and the sign-up bonus (usually 300-500 SB when you first register). UK survey availability is generally good but lower than in the US. Most users earn £5-20/month with consistent daily use.
Swagbucks also has a shopping cashback feature (Swagbucks Shop) which competes with TopCashback and Quidco — rates are generally lower, but occasionally offers exclusive bonus SB events.
Pros
- Multiple ways to earn (surveys, videos, shopping, games)
- Low minimum cashout threshold (£2.50)
- Fast PayPal payouts
- Sign-up bonus (300-500 SB)
- Wide range of gift card redemption options
- Regular special offers and bonus SB events
Cons
- Low earnings per hour compared to other methods
- Survey disqualifications are common and time-wasting
- UK availability of surveys is lower than US
- Video watching earns very little per hour
- Not FCA regulated
Our Verdict
Swagbucks earns a 4.0/5 from us. A solid, reliable platform worth using alongside other beermoney methods.
Best for: Those with spare time and low earning expectations. Great for passive income alongside other methods.
Quick Stats
Estimated Reward
£5-20/month with regular use
Effort Level
Easy
Time to Complete
Ongoing
Time to Payout
Immediate via PayPal
Min Spend
None
Trustpilot
4.3/5
Founded
2008
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