National Consumer Panel Reviews and Features

National Consumer Panel

6800 Jericho Turnpike Suite 102E, Syosset, NY  11791 US
Tel: 1-800-962-6700   Contact: [email protected]
Operated by: Nielsen and IRI

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KEY FEATURES:

The National Consumer Panel is an established company backed by two research powers, NielsenIQ and IRI. The NCP is a "mini-USA", representing millions of Americans. Since 1987 (originally as Nielsen Homescan, then in 2010 as National Consumer Panel), the NCP has been gathering panel member's opinions and shopping data to help manufacturers and retailers make informed decisions on what products to develop, improve or sell in the market.

The NCP panel gives panelists the opportunity to earn rewards from a fun and simple process, simply by scanning barcodes of the items they buy every week! You could change the face of your favorite brands or improve your shopping experience by becoming a member.

Sign Up for Your Spot

Being immediately accepted into the program is not guaranteed because acceptance is based upon if/when there is an opening or a need for specific household demographics, so availability does vary. To sign up for NCP, simply click the green 'join now' buttons on this page to apply for a position.

Rewards for Participating

Earn points for sending your shopping data each week and for answering surveys. NCPMobile participants can redeem their points towards gift cards including: AMC, Amazon, Apple, Delta, Fandango, Google Play, Groupon, Spotify, Uber as well as for Vanilla Visa cards.

Participants with hand-held scanners can access NCP's online gift catalog that contains a wide variety of name-brand merchandise including electronics, home appliances, sporting goods, toys and more!

Earn More Rewards

New NCP panel members earn reward points for registration and reporting their first shopping trip. In addition, panel members earn 250 reward points for birthdays, 1,000 bonus points on their 6-month anniversary and 1,000 bonus points on their 1-year anniversary (and each year after that). Other seasonal and ad-hoc promotions can earn panel members additional reward points depending on their participation.

Scan Your Purchases with the National Consumer Panel App

As a new member of NCP, you will receive access to NCPMobile, their exclusive mobile app for scanning and reporting your shopping trip details (available in iOS and Android). Use the app to scan the barcodes on your weekly purchases and earn rewards for your participation. You can also provide information on non-barcoded items you purchase (such as fruit and vegetables, baked goods, gas, prescriptions, etc.) using the app. You may be asked to provide additional information on a shopping trip, including the store you went to, if you used a club card, etc. Sharing this level of detail will help the product makers and retailers that are responsible for the products you love to purchase and is easily done so using the interface.

Earn Reward Points!

Points are largely earned by scanning your weekly purchases. You'll start by getting 150 points each week NCP receives your shopping data. The weekly amount of points increases the longer you are on the panel. With opportunities to earn additional points by answering surveys, special NCP promotions, specialty panels, etc., points can add up quickly. Gift offerings begin at 5,000 points.

Automatic Sweepstakes Entries

Regular participation in the program means automatic entries into NCP's sweepstakes that are held monthly and quarterly. Sweepstakes include:

• $100 Monthly Sweepstakes (20 winners each month)
• $500 Super Scanner Quarterly Sweepstakes (5 winners each quarter)
• $5,000 Cash Giveaway Quarterly Sweepstakes (1 winner each quarter)

The Longer You're a Member, the More You'll Earn

The longer you are an active participant of NCP, the more points you will get credited to your account each time you participate. The program has been around for over a decade, so it's not uncommon for participants to be members for this long!

Special Member Perks

Being a member also entitles you to the NCPRewards+ program where you can get special discounts at AT&T (some users report receiving 25% off their phone bill), as well as receiving discounts with other major retailers.

Is National Consumer Panel Legit?

There's no reason to think that National Consumer Panel is anything but legitimate. It is not a scam, and it is run by NielsenIQ - a highly respected market research firm. Although people may have different experiences being a member of the panel, the NCP program is legitimate.

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National Consumer Panel Reviews (104)

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February 19, 2017 by Abby from United States

I love this panel. It can be time consuming but I am now in a great routine and it is easy. Our family has come up with a system to keep us on track. I get lots of opportunities to complete surveys for extra points. I love this opportunity!

Once you're signed up you can use an app on cell phone instead of the scanner they send you to make it even easier.

February 14, 2017 by brenda from United States

I think they're profiting off of me by by making it hard for me to some my equipment back saying that they sent the mailing envelope for box or whatever and I never get it and they called over and over and over again

February 6, 2017 by Jamie from United States

I signed up for NCP in the fall of 2016. I eagerly hooked up the equipment and started transmitting my purchased items. Just after Christmas my husband had to be hospitalized for period of time. When we were finally able to return home and resume our lives, I opened my email to find that NCP had sent me several threatening emails. I called them and explained why I was not transmitting (they did not care). Since I had not transmitted they were demanding their equipment back or they were going to ding my credit report and send it to collections. In the email they stated that I had 2 weeks to return the equipment. Included in my original packaging was a U.S. mail return slip, but you have NO way of tracking the package once it leaves your hands, following the advice of other burned panelists, I demanded a FedEx label so I would have proof that they received the package. It took them over 2 business days just to send the shipping label. I immediately dropped the package for return shipment and I plan on keeping the proof that they received the equipment back. I would strongly advise people not to join this company. They have a history of harassment and "losing" returned equipment. I have joined several survey sites and I never seen such an unprofessional/rude/disorganized company.

January 29, 2017 by Christopher from United States

This is a legitimate company. They will send you a scanner, that will help track you grocery purchases. They will offer you survey opportunities. I am sure they collect legit data and sell it to Marketing companies. YOU WILL GET VERY LITTLE FOR YOUR EFFORTS. I WORKED FOR THEM FOR OVER A YEAR AND MADE $10. They are not worth your time. I probably spent 9 or 10 hours filling out surveys at 20 minutes each, scanned my groceries at 15 minutes a sitting each week for over 8 months and I accrued only 11400 points (which included a 1000 start bonus). That bought me a $10 AMC theater gift card. Thanks for wasting my time. Stay away. I give 1 star for being legit and 1 star for paying something, but that is it. If you have all the time in the world or really love making someone else money, try this out.

November 22, 2016 by Shelly from United States

You'll spend years trying to earn enough points for some low rated, cheap item. I have over 20k points, the "rewards catalog" contains crappy brand items that cost less than $20 and have horrible reviews on Amazon. This is your reward after years of tedious time consuming work, some crappy $14 item. I had stopped scanning because of my busy schedule, I had bigger things to deal with, I received a couple of reminder calls and an email, it's been a couple of months since I scanned, Then I get a rude letter in the mail saying my membership is canceled and return the equipment immediately, The following day I'm locked out of my acct. unable to access the points I earned and they once you are no longer a member, you have a short time to spend those points or you lose them...so they lock you out, you have no access and then they take away what you spent years earning. You are treated like a criminal. Ridiculous and rude. So not worth your time, unless you have nothing better to do with your life.