I tested the CashKarma app myself and have been paid by it several times. Below is my payment proof, how you earn, how the confusing point system works, and what you should know before you download it.
Tested by Mikael (EarnWithMike)Founder and lead testerMikael founded PaidFromSurveys in 2016 and has personally tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites since then. He shows his tests and payment proof to 555K+ subscribers on his YouTube channel, EarnWithMike. He has been paid by CashKarma several times and shows his payment proof in his video.Learn more about Mikael
Legit app with low thresholds, but a confusing point system
Surveys, offers and small bonuses on your phone. Amazon gift cards from $1 and PayPal from $3, but bigger cashouts give better value.
Get 500 free points when you join through my link or use the code moeller79.
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The short answer
CashKarma is legit. I have been paid by it several times, and I show the payment proof in my video. It is a GPT app for Android and iPhone where you earn by taking surveys, doing offers and collecting small bonuses.
But the point system is confusing: how much your points are worth depends on the reward and on when you cash out, so it pays to wait for a bigger payout. The surveys do not pay as much for your time as the top survey sites. It is a way to earn a little extra, not a full-time income.
- Free to join
- Easy to use on the go
- Many great bonus rewards, including a bonus for being screened out
- Great payout methods: PayPal, Amazon and many other gift cards
- A bonus when you cash out, instead of a fee
- The point system can be a bit confusing
- Some offers contain a lot of ads
- Surveys pay less for your time than the top survey sites
- Videos pay very little
- The support form is hard to find
My experience with CashKarma
I tested the app thoroughly myself and have been paid by it several times. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- March 2019Review first published Mar 24, 2019
- Latest retest
- Checked: earning methods, rewards, support
- Payment proof
- In my videoShown in the payment proof section
- Support
- Responded quickly every timeThrough the support form on the website
- Paid surveys and the screen-out bonuses
- Paid offers from the offerwalls
- App trailer videos, badges and daily check-in bonuses
- Cashouts, shown in my video
- The support form
- Every gift card option. Which ones you get depends on your country.
Payment proof
CashKarma has paid me several times. In the video below, I give you an inside look at the app, show exactly how it works, and show my payment proof.
Screenshots from the CashKarma app
CashKarma has paid me several times. Join through my link to get 500 free points.
Join CashKarma freeCashKarma at a glance
| What it is | Get-Paid-To (GPT) app. You cannot earn on the website. |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | Free |
| Minimum age | 13 |
| Joining bonus | 500 points with my link or the code moeller79, plus 50 points for verifying your email |
| Ways to earn | Paid surveys, paid offers, app trailer videos, badges and bonuses, referrals |
| Point value | Depends on the reward and the size of your cashout. A $1 Amazon gift card costs 1,850 points, a $25 gift card 25,000 points. |
| Minimum cashout | $1 Amazon gift card in some countries · $3 to PayPal (5,250 points) |
| Payout methods | PayPal, Amazon gift cards and many other gift cards |
| Cashout bonus | Yes. For example, 2,500 points on a $50 PayPal payout. |
| Apps | Android and iPhone |
| Where you can join | Anywhere. Rewards and thresholds depend on your country. |
| Support | Support form on the website, linked from the FAQ page. Not in the app. |
Is CashKarma legit and safe?
Yes, CashKarma is legit. I have been paid by it several times. But that does not necessarily mean it is the right opportunity for you. Here is what you should know.
- The point value changes per reward
The conversion rate from points to dollars depends on the reward and on when you request a payout. A $1 Amazon gift card costs 1,850 points, but a $25 gift card only 25,000 points. $3 to PayPal costs 5,250 points, while 100,000 points get you $100. So it is best to wait until you have more points.
- Some offers are full of ads
Some offers have very good rewards and some very low ones. Many are covered in ads and are meant to get your info so advertisers can contact you. Read the conditions of an offer so you know exactly what you agree to.
- Surveys pay less than on the top sites
The rewards for the surveys are not quite as high for the time spent as on the top-paying survey sites. Some of the same surveys pay more when you take them on other sites. You will not qualify for every survey.
- Support is hard to find
There is no support option in the app. You find the support form on the website, through the FAQ link at the bottom of the page. Support has responded quickly every time I contacted it.
- Create an account
You can start without an account. Create one with your email and a password inside the app, so you can also use the app on other devices, and you get a bonus for verifying your email.
My takeI think CashKarma can be a fun and easy way to earn a bit of extra cash on the go, as it is very easy to access through the app. It has some great payout methods once you have figured out the slightly confusing point system. It can take some patience to earn any real money here, and some of the rewards are lower than on similar sites. As an extra option with easy access on your phone, it can be a good option.
How you earn on CashKarma
There are 5 ways to earn. Paid surveys are the biggest earning opportunity. Tap one to read more.
Paid surveysMain earner
First answer a short profile questionnaire for each survey partner. There are 3 to 4 of them, they take around 2 minutes each, and you get points for them. Each one unlocks a survey wall.
You get a bonus when you have been screened out a certain number of times: 50 points after 10 screen-outs, 100 points after 25, 250 points after 50 and 500 points after 100. It is not a huge bonus, but it is nice to get something for trying.
The surveys do not pay as much for the time as the top-paying survey sites, and not all of them are worth it. But CashKarma also offers some surveys you cannot find in many other places. If you choose wisely, it can be a way to earn some nice extra cash.
Paid offers and dealsVaries a lot
There are several paid offerwalls inside CashKarma. I took an offer where I had to answer some questions and spin a wheel. It only took 5 minutes. The reward was quite small, but it was entertaining.
Some offers pay very well and some very little. Many are covered in ads and are meant to get your info for advertisers. Read the conditions before you start one.
Joining bonus and referral code500 points
Use my code moeller79 or join through my link, and you get 500 points right away. You get 50 more points when you verify your email address.
Badges and bonusesSmall
You get a small bonus every day you check in to the app, and bonuses and badges for checking in a certain number of times or watching a certain number of videos. They will not make you rich, but they keep you motivated.
App trailers and videosVery low
You watch 15- to 30-second trailers for other apps. The standard reward is 1 point per video, the equivalent of around $0.001. You have to watch around 1,000 trailers to earn $1, so in my opinion it is not worth the time.
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How much can you make?
CashKarma offers quite a few ways to earn, and because it is an app, it is easy to use on the go. It can be a way to earn a little extra.
You should not expect it to make you a full-time income or anything close to it. It takes some patience, so go into it with that expectation. CashKarma alone does not give enough opportunities, so also join more survey and GPT sites.
Payout methods and minimums
| Method | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon gift card | $1 (1,850 points), in some countries | A $25 gift card costs 25,000 points |
| PayPal | $3 (5,250 points) | 100,000 points get you $100 |
| Other gift cards | Depends on the card and your country | Many options |
The payout threshold depends on the reward you want and on the country you live in. Bigger cashouts give you more value for your points, so it pays to wait.
When you cash out, you also get a bonus. It depends on the size of your reward: a $50 PayPal payout gives you 2,500 points, the equivalent of $2.5. Other sites sometimes charge a fee instead. For more sites with this method, see the top sites that pay via PayPal or the best sites for Amazon gift cards.
Is CashKarma worth it in your country?
You can join CashKarma wherever you live, but rewards and thresholds depend on your country. Pick your country to see where CashKarma stands on my list of the best sites there.
What 34 readers told me
This review has 34 comments since 2019: 18 from readers and 16 replies from me. These are the three things readers ask about most.
Readers asked if CashKarma is real and if I have been paid. It pays, and I show my payment proof in the video above. Readers say the points take time to build up.
In 2020 the invite link reached its limit, and I got it fixed. Readers who joined later received the 500 points.
A reader in Nigeria could not find a payout option for their country, and a reader asked about a suspended account. Contact CashKarma’s support for these.
“This app is real and it does pay out it takes time to build your points…”
Mikael: Thanks for sharing your experience about this Paul.
“I received the 500 points! Thanks.”
Mikael: Great to hear. Thanks for the update.
“I tried withdrawing from it but it’s not showing me worldwide and I’ve been trying to withdraw from it since a month now”
Mikael: You need to contact their support about this.
CashKarma alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrizeRebel | Many surveys and offers, with excellent support | $5 PayPal; some gift cards from $2 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Swagbucks | Many daily ways to earn, one of the biggest GPT sites | About $5 PayPal; gift cards from 100 SB | 4.3 / 5 |
| Freecash | Highest pay for offers and games, app on iOS and Android | $5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| appKarma | Game offers and playtime rewards, available globally | $3 PayPal; gift cards from $1 | 3.5 / 5 |
| AttaPoll | Survey app with a low threshold and quick cashouts | $4 | 3.3 / 5 |
CashKarma alone does not give enough opportunities. See the best survey sites in your country to earn more.
How I scored CashKarma
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
CashKarma scores 72 out of 100. It is an easy way to earn a little extra on your phone.
Join CashKarma freeCashKarma FAQ
Is CashKarma a scam?
No. CashKarma is legit. I have been paid by it several times, and I show my payment proof in the video above.
What is the minimum payout?
It depends on the reward and your country. In some countries you can get a $1 Amazon gift card for 1,850 points. PayPal starts at $3 for 5,250 points.
How much are CashKarma points worth?
It depends on the reward and the size of your cashout. Bigger cashouts give you more value: 100,000 points get you $100 to PayPal.
How old do you have to be?
You must be at least 13 years old to join CashKarma.
Who can join CashKarma?
You can join no matter where you live. You need an Android phone or an iPhone, because you cannot earn on the website.
What is the CashKarma referral code?
Use the code moeller79 to get 500 free points, or join through my link.
How do I contact CashKarma support?
Go to the FAQ page through the link at the bottom of the CashKarma website, and click the support link in the sidebar. Support has responded quickly every time I contacted it.
How to join CashKarma
- Download CashKarma through my invite link to get 500 free points automatically.
- No link? Enter moeller79 as your referral code.
- Create an account with your email and a password, and verify your email for 50 more points.
- Answer the short profile questionnaires to unlock the survey walls.
If you have any comments, questions, or experiences with CashKarma, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Who tested CashKarma for this review
Founder of PaidFromSurveys.com since 2016. Mikael has tested hundreds of survey and GPT sites and shares his tests with 555K+ subscribers on YouTube (October 2026).
I received the 500 points!
Thanks.
Great to hear. Thanks for the update.
I already have the app, but I need a Referral link to get the rewards.
You do not need a referral link to get paid. Not sure what you mean?
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Good day sir my name is praise and am Nigeria, thanks for this honest review about cash karma and I have a little problem on this app .The problem is that I tried withdrawing from it but it’s not showing me worldwide and I’ve been trying to withdraw from it since a month now . Please if you can help me out with this problem I will be really thankful
You need to contact their support about this.
Have you cashed out from cash karma before
Yes, you can see payment proof in the video in the review above.
The link to the sign up ain’t connecting through..
It works fine when I test it.
Example password
What do you mean?
Let me know when you get paid and also is clipclaps real or a scam? Thanks.
I will soon make an update with CashKarma payment proof. As for ClipClaps, you can check out my ClipClaps review to see all about it and how I found it when I tested it.
Clipclaps is real. I got paid 5$ but it’s hard to get moneyyyyy
Kiki: How did you manage to get paid $5? They payout threshold is $10 and currently, they even have that option blocked so it is $15. Personally, I definitely do not recommend ClipClaps after having tested it for several months. All the details about my test are in my review you can see a link for above.
Hey Mikael! I installed cashkarma through your link. You have to check your link as I didn’t get the 300 bonus points.
First, they accepted it & after getting the 50 signup bonus points, they said there was some error with your referral, so please enter it manually. After manually entering your referral code, I got the following error:-
“This user has reached the maximum number of invitees. Response code: 400
Version: 2.0.2”
I’m thinking of uninstalling right now, if your link is sorted, then I’ll join through it once again.
Thank you very much for letting me know – I was not aware of that and just checked and can see they apparently have a limit of how many you can give the bonus points to and then after that you need special approval. I am trying to fix this now.
Thanks for once again letting me know when you have spotted something on my site that needed to be fixed.
Hi again Vivek,
Just wanted to let you know that I have now updated the invitation link so it is now working. And I managed to get an invitation link that will now give anyone joining through it 500 free points instead of 300.
Thanks again for making me aware the link was not working so I could get it fixed.
Hey Mikael! Thanks for getting back. So, now I have to uninstall the app & again download & install it through your link right?
Because I haven’t uninstalled the app yet. Can I use your new manual referrer name without uninstalling the app?
& If I had to uninstall, will the same email ID with I had registered work?
I am honestly not sure. I know you cannot create a new account as that goes against their terms. If you cannot find a place to add the code manually, you can try contacting their support and ask about it. I think that might be the best solution so you do not accidentally end up breaking their terms.
Cara membila apliksi cashkarma yang di suspend
Sorry, but I am not sure I understand. Do you want to know how to get your account open again after having been suspended?
If that is the case, you need to contact CashKarma’s support.
Let me know how it goes.
Has it paid you before maybe?
It is not one of the sites I use the most so I am still slowly collecting earnings there until I get to the threshold for PayPal.
Is cashkarma real?
Yes or no
It is real – but not the fastest way to earn.
Great review, Mike! Thanks for this. I just have a quick question. Have you already received a payout here?
Thanks Christine. Glad you liked the review.
No, I have not yet received a payout from CashKarma. It is not one of the platforms I use the most so takes some time for me to build up earnings enough to get the money out. But I am slowly working my way towards it:-)
This app is real and it does pay out it takes time to build your points but on saying that I have got 3500 points in three days
Thanks for sharing your experience about this Paul.
https://cashkar.ma/L4Ic2bboH4
You’re welcome just keep doing it a little per day and soon ya points build up ?