53 Easy Ways (Earn $450+ Now) [2022]

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53 Ways to Get Free Money Online

Branded Surveys

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Branded Surveys is one of the top market research companies in the world. You will get a free $1 sign-up bonus just for creating an account and filling in your basic information.

In addition, Branded Surveys members can also earn more free money just by doing providing their feedback on products and services. Each survey takes about 15 minutes on average and can pay up to $3 of free money.

Branded Surveys also enables users to cash out their earnings from as little as $10.

The platform offers 3 different cash out options:

• PayPal
• Direct deposit
• Gift cards (over 100 different brands to choose from)

Survey Junkie

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Survey Junkie is a survey site that pays you for your opinion. You don’t need prior skills or experience to take part, and you can work in the comfort of your home.

Each Survey Junkie point is worth $0.01, and you’ll earn your first 25 points for creating an account and verifying your identity. Earn another 50 points for answering questions in your user profile, 5 points for taking a new user tour, and 50 points for completing five additional sub-profiles.

You can also earn 100 to 300 points for each survey you complete. You can redeem your points via PayPal or electronic gift cards once you have at least 1000 points.

Swagbucks

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Swagbucks is an online rewards program that gives its members SB (worth $0.01 each)in exchange for doing things that you would have already done anyway.

Some of the tasks that Swagbucks users can do to get free money include:

• Watching videos
• Online shopping
• Participating in surveys
• Using coupons
• Completing micro tasks
• Doing online searches

The payouts for each of these different tasks can vary. Nonetheless, members who participate regularly in the program can earn up to $100 per month. To get the $5 sign up bonus, users must earn at least 2500 SB (worth $25) within their first 60 days of joining the platform.

The minimum withdrawal threshold is also relatively low at just $1 for eGift cards and $5 for PayPal.

InboxDollars

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Inbox Dollars is a platform that will pay you to do your regular daily tasks, such as:

• Take surveys
• Watch videos
• Play games
• Shop online
• and many more

The platform is very user friendly, and, in a short time, you’ll be manoeuvring the site like a pro.

How Much Can You Earn on InboxDollars?

Task	Potential Earnings
Signing Up For An Account	$5 sign-up bonus once you confirm your account via email
Surveys	From $0.25 for a short survey to up to $5 for a long survey. Most surveys pay $1 on average
Online Shopping	Up to 10% cashback at selected merchants
Referrals	$1 for every person you refer 30% of everything your referral earns

You need to earn $30 to cash out for a gift card, and, unless otherwise indicated, there is also a $3 processing fee.

InboxDollars does not offer PayPal or direct deposit cash out option. Their eGift Cards and pre-paid Visa Cash Card cash out options are also only available for United States residents.

LifePoints

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LifePoints is an app that pays users cash for completing micro tasks. The app is available in over 40 countries and has paid its members over $22 million USD to date.

Some of the micro tasks that you can do to get free money include:

• Daily challenges
• Sign up for behaviour tracking on the app
• Product testing
• Answering surveys

The amount of free money you can earn depends on the type of task that you complete. On average, most active users can earn around $20 per month just by spending 1 to 2 hours per day on the app.

The platform also has a low minimum payout so you can cash out your free money starting from just $5. Withdrawal options include either PayPal or online voucher.

PrizeRebel

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Prize Rebel is another top rewards program that gives users free money for doing various online tasks. The platform primarily focuses on surveys and members can earn an average of $1 per survey, which can take between 5 to 20 minutes.

Top users of the platform can earn up to $50 per month. The minimum cash out threshold is $2 for eGift cards and $5 for PayPal.

MyPoints

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MyPoints rewards you for everyday Internet activities like searching the web, shopping at your favorite online stores, taking surveys, and playing online games.

To receive a $10 bonus gift card for signing up, you’ll need to spend $20 or more at a qualified retail partner’s store within your first 30 days of membership.

On MyPoints, you earn 60 points for just completing your profile, plus 50 points for every survey you qualify for (you still earn 10 points if you don’t qualify). You’ll need 1600-1700 points to earn a $10 gift card, depending on the store. You can also choose to cash the points out through PayPal.

Acorns

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The Acorns app enables you to automatically invest spare change in the stock market for an approximate 5% return. This type of investing is excellent for newbies and college students who want to dip their toes in without taking big risks.

Acorns works by linking to your bank account or credits card and rounding up each purchase you make to the nearest dollar. It then pays the merchant the amount you owe, and invests the remaining loose change.

You will receive a $5 bonus just for joining Acorns and completing your registration. Your sign up bonus will be credited to your account after keeping your account active for at least 30 days.

Opinion Inn

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OpinionInn is a platform where you can share your opinions with companies across the globe concerning their products and services and get paid to do so.

What’s more, they also pay you a $10 sign-up bonus after you complete the registration process and fill in your details.

You have various options for redeeming your cash:

• You can select from a variety of gift cards in their database
• Paypal transfer (requires a minimum of $25 in earnings)
• Online gaming coupons.
• Donation to your favorite charity

However, note that you will need a minimum of $25 to redeem via PayPal cash.

Zoombucks

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Zoombucks is a popular loyalty and rewards program. The platform offers members several ways to earn money including:

• Watching videos
• Testing apps
• Taking surveys
• Inviting friends

Different tasks will pay out different amounts of free money. For example, surveys can pay anywhere between $0.40 and $4 depending on the length and the complexity of the survey. Active users can earn between $10 to $20 per day by completing the various tasks on the platform.

Zoombucks has a low withdrawal threshold of just $3 for PayPal and $10 for gift cards. Withdrawal requests are also processed quickly, typically within 24 to 72 hours.

SurveyClub.com

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SurveyClub.com pays you for completing surveys. The company has partners all over the world, making it one of the best survey sites for people outside the United States.

You can create a free account to participate in private panels, online surveys, focus groups, clinical trials, in-home usage tests, mystery shopping studies, and more. You can also get a $5 bonus just for signing up.

They have several payment options, including Amazon gift codes, checks, and PayPal. In addition, the $20 cash-out minimum is easy to reach.

GrabPoints

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GrabPoints members help Fortune 500 companies improve their products and services. In exchange for their opinions and time, they receive rewards.

Signing up is pretty simple, and the great thing about GrabPoints is that they accept almost everyone worldwide aged 13 and up. The platform also offers a $5 sign up bonus to new members.

You can redeem the points you’ve earned for PayPal cash or Amazon gift cards starting from just $3 (3,000 points).

Amazon App

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Amazon is one of the largest eCommerce marketplaces in the world. The platform offers users a free $5 gift card when they download the mobile app for the first time.

The app also has a barcode scanning feature that lets users scan barcodes of physical items in-store. It then looks the item up on Amazon to see if users can get a better deal.

Decluttr

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Decluttr is a trade in program that enables you to exchange your used electronics and media such as CDs, DVDs, and blu-rays for cash. The platform claims that they pay up to 33% more than any other carrier buyback program out there.

Selling your used electronics to Decluttr is a great way to earn some free money in exchange for your old stuff that would have otherwise just taken up storage space.

In addition, the company will also pay for the shipping cost, and offers next day payment once they receive your goods.

Stash

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The Stash app helps you easily invest in stocks with as little as $5. Stash also provides feedback on your milestones along the way to help you build solid investment habits.

You must create an account and invest at least $5 via your bank account to qualify for the sign-up bonus. Your $5 bonus will be credited to your new Stash Invest account within three working days.

You can use your bonus funds to make investments through the app or withdraw the funds after a 90–day waiting period.

Panda Research

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Panda Research is a survey site that pays you to take online surveys, participate in focus groups, and read emails.

Complete the sign-up process to earn $3. Then you’ll be on your way to earning $3 to $75 for every survey or offer completed. You can also earn extra cash by referring your friends to the site.

However, the platform has a relatively high minimum cash out amount of $25, which can take up to 1 month to accumulate as an average user.

Personal Capital

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With Personal Capital, you’ll have all your financial information at your fingertips, allowing you to see your complete financial picture in terms of income sources, expenses, and investments.

To qualify for the $20 Amazon gift card, you’ll need to link this site to at least one active investment account containing a balance of more than $1,000, such as a 401(k) or IRA.

Drop

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Drop is a free cashback app turns your everyday purchases into cash rewards when making daily transactions that you would make anyway.

Download the Drop app from the website, follow the prompts, and link your credit or debit card to get a 5000 points sign up bonus (worth $5). You can then earn points for every purchase that you make via the app as well.

You can redeem your points for a gift card for a wide range of stores, including Amazon, Starbucks, Nike, Walmart, Adidas, and many more, starting from a minimum of 25,000 points (or $25).

Mistplay

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Mistplay is an app that helps game developers improve their games. It does so by rewarding gamers with free money in exchange for playing games and providing their feedback. To date, the platform has paid out over $18 million in rewards.

The app gives gamers 5 different ways to earn:

• Collecting in-game badges
• Playing daily
• Spending more time playing
• Playing boosted games
• and doing bonus tasks

If you are an avid gamer, then Mistplay is one of the best ways to get free money for doing something that you already enjoy anyway. Members can also get 100 points (worth about $0.67) for every friend they refer to the platform.

You can redeem your earnings via gift card starting from as little as $5. However, do note that as of 2021, Mistplay users must be at least 18 years old.

Shopkick

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The Shopkick app encourages users to visit physical retail stores and complete tasks in exchange for rewards.

To start earning, sign up for an account and download the app. You will then have to visit designated stores indicated in the app. You will get kicks (250 kicks are worth around $1) for visiting the store and can earn more kicks by entering the store and scanning items in the store.

As long you earn your first kicks within 7 days, you will receive a $5 sign-up bonus.

Once you’ve collected enough kicks, you can exchange them for gift cards for popular retailers, including Amazon, Target, Sephora, Best Buy, and Walmart.

BeFrugal

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BeFrugal is another one of the top cashback and loyalty programs on the market. The platform offers cashback and exclusive coupons and deals from over 5,000 stores, and you receive an instant $10 bonus for signing up.

In addition, the platform also has a highest cashback guarantee. If you can find another platform that offers a higher cashback rate than BeFrugal, simply report it to BeFrugal within 24 hours and they will match that rate, plus give you an extra 25%.

BeFrugal has a minimum payout requirement of $25, and payouts are processed ten business days after your request. They’ll send your payout via your preferred method, which can be PayPal, gift card, check, or direct deposit.

Rover

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Using Rover, you can translate your love for dogs into extra money or even turn it into lucrative full-time gig. How? By walking dogs and pet sitting in the dogs’ homes.

How Much Can You Earn With Rover?

With Rover, you can set your own rates for providing pet walking and pet sitting services. As an experienced dog walker, you can charge up to $30 per hour. If you walk 3 dogs at once, that means you can even earn up to $90 in just one hour.

If you have a friend who you think would make a good pet sitter, you can also earn an extra $50 by referring them to rover. You’ll get a $50 Visa gift card after your referral becomes a sitter and completes a stay in their first 90 days.

You’ll receive the gift card via email approximately 30 days after a booking is confirmed.

Qmee

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The free Qmee browser extension earns you cash while you search your favorite sites. It also offers online surveys to boost your earnings as you engage with your favorite brands.

Install the Qmee extension on Chrome or Firefox when prompted after you log into your account.

When you check your Qmee account, you’ll see an additional $0.50 that you can cash out immediately via PayPal, as there’s no minimum cash-out amount on Qmee.

Qmee is only available in the United States, Canada, and the UK.

Airbnb

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Airbnb is a platform that connects home owners with people looking for a short term place to stay, usually for no more than a week.

With Airbnb, you can get some free money if you have an extra room or extra property that you aren’t using. You can rent out your extra room or extra property on Airbnb, getting up to $1000 in free money per month.

In addition, the fees are mostly borne by the renter, so there are limited fees that you need to pay as a host.

Miles

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Miles is an app that enables users to earn miles for the distance that they cover while commuting daily. Users can then redeem these miles (400 miles is worth $1) for exclusive rewards such as gift cards, raffle tickets, donations and more.

You can earn miles via any form of transportation, including:

• Walking
• Driving
• Running
• Flying
• Train
• and many more.

However, the one downside of the platform is that there is no option to receive a cash payout. Nonetheless, you can still redeem gift cards for many of your favorite stores.

Depending on the mode of transportation, the amount of miles you can earn will vary. In addition, new users also get 2000 miles just for signing up.

Mode of Transportation	Distance to Travel to Earn $1
Air Travel	400 miles
Car	400 miles
Ridesharing or Carpool	200 miles
Public Transport	133 miles
Bicycle	80 miles
Walking	40 miles

Neighbor

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Neighbor is a great app that matches people who have extra space with people who are in need of storage space. With Neighbor, you can rent out your extra space that you aren’t using anyway to get some extra free money.

The actual amount of money you can earn depends on several factors, such as:

• Type of extra space you have (shed, garage, extra room, driveway etc.)
• Demand for storage space in your area
• Length of rental

On average, most people can earn a few hundred extra dollars per month by renting out their shed or driveway. If you have a spare garage to rent out, you can even get up to $600 per month.

Sweatcoin

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Sweatcoin is an app that gives you free money for walking. The app functions like a steps tracker and rewards you with points based on the distance that you walk. As long as you have your phone with you, you can constantly earn some extra income.

You will get 0.95 Sweatcoins (1 Sweatcoin is worth $0.05) for every 1000 steps that you walk. This means that if you walk 10,000 steps per day, you can earn about $0.50. Thus, this makes Sweatcoin one of the best ways to get free money for doing your daily exercise.

Caddle

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Caddle is a Canadian cashback app that allows you to save money on your groceries, general shopping, and dining out.

In addition, you can also make money by answering short surveys, watching videos, writing reviews, and engaging with brands.

Sign up for Caddle for free and get a $1 bonus. You only need an e-mail address to quickly and easily to become a member of Caddle.

When you reach $20 or more in your account, you can cash out, and they will send you a check in the mail.

Topcashback

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Topcashback nets you cashback from over 4000 online and in-store retailers. They pay up to 100% of purchases and have the highest cashback rate around.

The platform also offers a $15 sign-up bonus once they have earned their first $10 in cashback. The cashback and bonus are paid into the linked account you used when signing up.

To cash out in the future, go to “account” at the top of the page and click Payout to redeem any amount via a Visa Prepaid Card, PayPal, or Amazon gift card.

They also add a 3% bonus to your withdrawal amount if you choose the gift card option in order to sweeten the deal.

Dosh App

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Dosh is a cashback app that automatically gives you up to 10% rebates when you make purchases at merchants such as:

• Sally Beauty
• Walgreens
• Overstock.com
• Sam’s Club
• Nike
• Home Depot
• Staples
• Walmart
• and more.

Dosh will also give you $1 for free once you link your first debit or credit card to the app. Plus, you will also receive $5 for every additional card you add and $5 for each friend who signs up and links a verified card.

Once you have at least $25 in earnings, you can transfer your cash to PayPal, your bank account, or donate to charity from the app.

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ExtraBux is a cashback and coupons platform that gives you up to 30% cashback for shopping online at any of over 10,000 partner stores.

In addition, ExtraBux has a coupons category, which has daily deals such as 50% off a gym membership or $50 off when you spend $250 at IKEA.

Once you sign up, you’ll get a $5 bonus the first four times you earn $25 in cashback. You can cash out your earnings either via PayPal or check.

Ibotta

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Ibotta helps you earn cashback when you shop for groceries, clothing, and more both in physical stores and online. Take pictures of your receipts or scan them into the Ibotta app to receive your cashbacks.

Ibotta will also credit a $10 bonus into your account after you sign up and earn your first $20 in cashback. You can cash your earnings out via PayPal or Venmo.

Alternatively, you can select a gift card from Best Buy, Amazon, Starbucks, Sephora, Walmart, Cabela’s, Express, Aeropostale, Regal, or iTunes once your account balance reaches $25.

Rakuten

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Rakuten allows you to earn cash back on your daily purchases. You can get up to 40% cash back at over 2,500 stores.

To get your $10 welcome bonus, spend a minimum of $25 at your favorite stores within the first 90 days and receive a check or PayPal payment.

Groupon

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Groupon is a coupon and offers website with thousands of local daily deals for restaurants, spas, airport parking, goods, and getaways. You will find a variety of daily deals on electronics, apparel, health and beauty items, and more in their goods section.

You can earn $10 in Groupon credit whenever they refer a friend and that friend buys their first item. In addition, register for their newsletter and you can also get an additional 25% off Groupon promo code for your first purchase.

Raise

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Raise is a marketplace for gift cards where you can sell unwanted gift cards for cash at the price you choose or buy discounted gift cards for up to 90% off.

You can find discounted gift cards for stores such as Target, Home Depot, and Macy’s. Search by brand, category, or value, and add your selections to your shopping cart to check out.

In addition, the platform is also offering new users a $5 discount on their first purchase. Existing members also get $5 for each friend they refer to the site.

Capital One Shopping

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Capital One Shopping is one of the top 10 banks in the United States.

New customers earn a $25 bonus for signing up for a Capital One Shopping 360 Checking or Savings account.

To qualify for the $25 bonus, you have to open an account with a $250 initial deposit. Your bonus will then be automatically deposited into your account within 50 days.

PaidViewPoint

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PaidViewPoint pays members for completing short 5 to 10 minute surveys that have mostly multiple-choice answers.

If you want to earn more, complete more surveys to build up your trait score. A higher trait score will get more higher-paying surveys assigned to you.

You can also get a $1 bonus just by signing up and completing your profile. You can cash out via PayPal once you have at least $15 in your PaidViewPoint account balance.

PointClub

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PointClub rewards you with points for completing online surveys, which you can exchange for cash or Amazon gift cards.

You can also sign up and confirm your email address to get 5000 free points, which is equivalent to a $5 sign-up bonus.

Once you have amassed at least 25,000 points ($25), you can request a gift card from over 80 different stores, such as Amazon, Home Depot, Walmart, and Macy’s, or PayPal cash.

OpinionSite

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OpinionSite influences market trends and consumer products through the opinions of its user base and does so in exchange for various rewards from companies. It’s available only in the United States.

You will receive $3 just for registering and completing your profile.

You can withdraw cash payouts once you have at least 1,400 points ($10). However, payment by check is the only cash-out method they offer.

TreasureTrooper

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TreasureTrooper is a free service that provides opportunities to get between $0.50 to $50 of free money for completing surveys, playing games, and referring friends.

Sign up for TreasureTrooper and get a $5 sign-up bonus. You can request for payment via PayPal once you’ve reached a minimum balance of $20.

Coupon Cactus

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CouponCactus offers coupons for over 3,700 stores, helping you save money every time you shop online. In order to provide an excellent customer experience, the platform also has a live chat feature.

The platform offers $3 of free money as a bonus to new users who sign up and complete the registration process. This bonus will instantly appear in your new account under the cashback transactions category.

Once your account reaches a balance of $10 or more, you will be paid quarterly through PayPal or a check.

Checkout 51

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Checkout 51 is a popular grocery cashback app in Canada and the United States.

The amazing thing is that Checkout 51 allows you to combine its offers with other cashback offers, coupons, or discounts from other coupon clipping services unless otherwise stated.

In addition to getting money back from grocery shopping, Checkout 51 also gives you a $5 sign–up bonus and $10 for every friend you refer through their referral program.

Once your balance reaches $20, you’ll see a cash-out option on your profile menu. You can cash out your earnings either via PayPal or check.

Delivery.com

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Delivery.com is a popular food delivery app that also offers additional services such as groceries, alcohol, dry cleaning, and laundry.

New users to the platform can also get a $7 Delivery.com credit for their first order of $15 or more, excluding taxes, tips, and fees.

Seated App

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Seated is a restaurant reservation and cashback app that gives you with up to 30% cashback every time you dine out at one of the restaurants on their curated list of the city’s best restaurants. Plus, Seated rewards you with gift cards worth $20 to $60 for every restaurant reservation you make through the app.

You can redeem your Seated dollars for gift cards or dining experiences at various restaurants. Thus, Seated is a good way to get some free money and discounts on your dining spending.

Qapital Sign-Up Bonus

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Qapital is a banking app that automatically saves money towards your financial goals, makes investments, and manages your everyday spending.

You will get a $10 Qapital sign-up bonus as soon as you make your first deposit and link you checking account to the app for future withdrawals. You’ll also receive a $10 bonus for each friend you refer.

Withdraw your money at any time to be placed back into your checking account or continue to save toward your goals.

Wealthsimple

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Wealthsimple is an online professional investing service that is available in the United States, the UK, and Canada. Wealthsimple invests in stocks and bonds – both domestic and international. It’s best for people who regularly contribute to their investments and those who want to invest long-term.

You’ll receive either an exclusive $50 Bonus or $10,000 managed for free (but not both) if you deposit at least $100 directly into your new Wealthsimple account.

Affinityy

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Affinityy helps you get cashback on your everyday online purchases of groceries to electronics and everything in between. With each store that’s listed, you’ll see the amount of cashback that you’ll receive for your purchase in three categories:

• Shop at stores – up to 15% cashback
• Get a Personal loan – earn $100
• Buy a House – up to $5000

To help you get started, Affinitty gives you a $20 sign-up bonus. You’ll receive your money via PayPal or check when you reach a minimum of $50 in your account.

Cricket Wireless

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Cricket Wireless is a prepaid wireless service provider in the United States offering voice, data, and text. It’s owned by AT&T and offers a reliable, friendly budget mobile service with no long-term commitments.

Through their referral program, they’ll give you $25 for getting a friend or family member to sign up for Cricket. First, download the Cricket Rewards App and sign up for rewards. Then tap the “refer a friend” button to invite your friend to join Cricket through Facebook, email, text, or Twitter.

The lowest plan costs $25 a month (talk and text only), so you earn a free month of service every time you bring a friend on board.

Daily Rewards

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Daily Rewards is a get-paid-to website based in Canada, and it is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the top platforms in its industry. On this site, you are paid for completing microtasks such as filling in surveys, playing games, and watching videos.

Daily Rewards is free to join, and you also get $5 just for signing up. You can cash out via PayPal once your balance reaches $30 or more.

Dobot

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Dobot is a free, simple financial app that helps you save money towards your financial goals with no fees.

Create goals, such as a vacation, paying off a student loan, a home improvement project, or anything else, and Dobot will automatically set aside savings amounts to help you reach your goals.

Download the app to receive a $5 sign-up bonus once you link the app to your checking account and set your goal.

Metal Pay App

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Metal Pay is a blockchain processing platform that enables you to send and receive money using a phone number or one of your other means of contact.

Plus, you’ll earn cryptocurrency bonuses of up to 5% of the transaction value whenever you pay someone or receive funds.

Create your free Metal Pay account and verify your identity to receive Metal cryptocurrency worth $6. You can instantly transfer this $6 to your bank account.

Cash4Offers

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Cash4Offers pays you for taking surveys, reading emails, and participating in free trial offers worth up to $20. Plus, they have daily offers you can take them up on to make more money.

First, you receive a $5 sign-up bonus just for joining. Then you earn $0.01-$0.05 per email you read and $20 to participate in free trial offers. Also, paid surveys are worth about $1 each.

To cash out via check or PayPal, you must have a minimum balance of $35, of which at least $25 must come from surveys.

DollarDig

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Dollar Dig is a cashback website covering over 3,250 stores that is available in the United States and Canada.

You’ll receive your $2.50 sign-up bonus as soon as you confirm your email address. Once you have accrued $25 in cashbacks, you can cash out via PayPal, Dwolla, or check.

How Can I Get Free Money?

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There are many ways to get free money and all the options in this list are legit ways to get free money. Most platforms on this list offer sign up bonuses and referral bonuses.

However, if you want to get free money regularly instead of just as a one-time deal, one of the best ways would be to join a micro tasking or survey website. You can complete surveys and micro tasks regularly to earn some extra cash.

Some of the best survey and micro tasking websites include:

Alternatively you can opt for a passive income idea such as starting an online business or a side hustle.

What Are Some Ways to Get Free Money Today?

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Luckily, all businesses want more customers and are often willing to entice them. Many of them offer cash bonuses for signing up in the hopes that you’ll find their services valuable and stick around.

Give a few of them a try. It’s not a steady income, but it sure can help if you need money today. Start with the easy ones, then work your way up to the ones that require more time.

These little tasks can help you with your finances and allow you to enjoy life a little more.