SurveySavvy Reviews and Features

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SurveySavvy

1365 4th Ave, San Diego, California  92101 US
Tel: 1-888-588-4258   Contact: https://www.surveysavvy.com/help/#contact
Operated by: Luth Research

KEY FEATURES:

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PAYMENTS OFFERED

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

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REDEEMING REWARDS

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Minimum account balance of $1 needed to request a payment check.

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SurveySavvy is an online survey site where people can earn cash in exchange for completing surveys. The site is over 20 years old, and has paid out millions in dollars to its members, who are from all over the world.

How SurveySavvy Works

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Join to Take Paid Surveys

SurveySavvy is an online survey panel that offers its users the ability to participate in paid surveys for cash. Becoming a member of the site is free and only takes a minute. Anyone from around the world can join the website to earn cash rewards for every survey completion.

Payment and Rewards

Rewards Offered

With SurveySavvy, you can take online surveys in exchange for cash and get paid by check - the only payment method they offer. Request a check with just $1 in earnings in your account. Note that you will be paid in US dollars, regardless of what country you reside in

Earn Cash for All Survey Completions

SurveySavvy doesn't have any confusing points systems to figure out. Every online survey is offered for a dollar amount, and once you start accruing money, you can request a check that will be mailed to you. Checks are sent to members anywhere in the world, and are issued in US dollars. The minimum payment amount you can request is just $1.

SurveySavvy does not offer PayPal as a payment option and they don't offer gift cards either. They only offer payment checks that are sent through the mail.

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Survey Taking Experience

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Complete Profilers for Better Matched Surveys

SurveySavvy's profilers are called "portraits", which are short surveys stored in your account which if completed, are designed to better match you with paid online surveys that become available. As well, members who fill in these portraits may be selected to complete studies that members who have not completed these will not be invited to.

Great Monthly Draws for When You Don't Qualify

If you attempt to complete a survey and get disqualified, you will earn an entry into the cash draw where you could be one of 50 winners who will receive $10 credited to their accounts!

Special Contests and Opportunities

On occasion, SurveySavvy offers their members the opportunity to win contests. Opportunities such as choosing which charity should receive a substantial donation, YouTube video contests for a cash prize, etc. have all been offered in the past.

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Community Features

SurveySavvy Referral Program

SurveySavvy offers a generous 2-tiered referral program. Not only will you earn a portion of the cash earnings for your direct referrals, but you will also earn a portion of the survey earnings from your referrals' referrals. Simply visit the 'Home' section on the website to input your referral's name and email. SurveySavvy will reach out to your referral via email and once your referral has signed up and completed a survey, you'll be credited within 4-12 weeks on your account.

Alternatively, you can simply copy your referral link from your account and share it on social media, your website, or with your friends, instead of having SurveySavvy email your contacts.

Worldwide Presence

SurveySavvy is one of the very few online survey panels that accept people from all around the world. They have members in over 195 countries and have been around since 1999.

SavvyConnect

SurveySavvy has a tool called SavvyConnect where members can participate in market research by surfing the internet. SavvyConnect aggregates data to provide analysis on internet surfing habits - this information is not sold and is used for behavioral research purposes only. Installing SavvyConnect on your computer or mobile device also enables SurveySavvy members to access additional paid research opportunities. You can get $5 per device each month plus access to special surveys and expedited payments!

Is SurveySavvy Legit or Scam?

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Is SurveySavvy Legit?

Believe it or not, SurveySavvy has been offering paid surveys for over 20 years and as such, is completely legit and is certainly not a scam. Although members of the site may have varying degrees of success with the program, SurveySavvy is a legitimate online surveys website that is very safe to use. Bear in mind that although they offer the opportunity for anyone in the world to join their site, people in predominantly English-speaking countries (USA, Canada, UK, etc.) will receive more frequent invitations to complete surveys.

Luth Research, the company that operates the SurveySavvy panel, is a member of the BBB (the Better Business Bureau). They have maintained a solid rating on the platform for many years, providing more confidence that SurveySavvy is legitimate.

Eligibility: Residents worldwide, aged 13+


SurveySavvy Reviews (169)

5 Star Reviews (33) 19.5
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4 Star Reviews (24) 14.2
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3 Star Reviews (25) 14.8
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2 Star Reviews (26) 15.4
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1 Star Reviews (61) 36.1
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So many things wrong with this panel...

February 19, 2014 by Rosie from United States

I've been a member for a few months now, and after three bad experiences with them just today alone, I've decided to leave a final verdict here. First of all, you hardly ever get surveys. Secondly, way back when I joined they mentioned I could make some extra cash by downloading their app. You could download it on your computer, your mobile device, etc. The more devices you use it on, the more money you'll make over time. Since I don't own a cell phone, I downloaded it on my computer only for the less beneficial option. Fast forward to today. I receive a survey invitation for the first time in weeks (I've only been invited a few times, and completed only one survey before this). I complete the survey, which is filled with broken survey logic (questions that you had to supply an answer that didn't pertain to you just so you could move forth, etc.). It says I completed the survey, and then I almost immediately get another invitation in my email. I quickly start that one. Twenty-five minutes later (the survey length was 20 minutes per the email), the survey is giving me the "finishing" questions right before I complete it, and then a new site loads and says that they're sorry, but I do not qualify. I was enraged and came here, when I saw that some people mentioned not getting paid what they were promised for downloading the app. Seeing this, I checked my account, and not only has my account not been credited for the past few months of having the app (in fact, it's running on my computer right now, which will be changing immediately), but my account also claims that I have completed 0 (zero) surveys.

Do not join this website. Broken surveys, broken promises, and a website that despite looking decent gives you little information (if it weren't for SurveyPolice, I wouldn't know what the payment methods are, for example). Either SurveySavvy is made up of shady people, OR everything is so broken that nothing works the way they say it will. Stay FAR away.

wonderful

February 10, 2014 by Michael from United States

Ok, be patient. It takes time, they do pay and sometimes it's really good. Others are just ok. I've gotten paid every time from them, never had a issue! Wonderful company

Good Company

January 20, 2014 by J from United States

Payment is fair with 10min=$1 on average. I have receive one one offer a day and don't always qualify. Payment is also slow taking 8-12 weeks.

I've received over $500 over the years

January 13, 2014 by Linda Jo from United States

I've been a member of SurveySavvy for several years. Some times there are *dry spells*, but for the most part, I've participated in surveys and I've collected money. Two weeks ago I received my biggest check yet - $395 - covering one year. The worst part is that the surveys usually take at least twice as long as the estimated time.

Only Cash Surveys--No Pay!!

December 10, 2013 by Douglas from United States

I have been doing surveys for many months and almost always was able to get paid when I made a request. However, as of December 5th. I have been unable to select any payment option. They do respond to my inquiries but they have not been at all helpful. I notice that they are no longer included in your choice of panel selections!!