I tested Valued Opinions to see if its paid surveys are worth your time. It is legit and easy to use, but it only pays in gift cards. Below is what I found, the problems readers reported, and which sites I recommend if you want cash.
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 tested Valued Opinions himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
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Legit and easy to use, but gift cards only
Decent rewards for the time spent, from a reputable company. No PayPal or cash, and only in around 20 countries.
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The short answer
Valued Opinions is legit and NOT a scam. It is run by Dynata, a reputable market research company, and it gives decent rewards in relation to the time spent.
But you cannot get paid in cash: rewards are gift cards and charity donations. It is only available in around 20 countries, and readers have reported suspended accounts and cashout errors, mostly between 2020 and 2022.
- A reputable company is behind it
- Member of several market research governing bodies
- You can actually earn on the site
- A good number of surveys, sometimes daily
- Very simple and easy to use
- Badges give a bonus of up to 10% on your weekly earnings
- You cannot get paid in cash
- You will not qualify for all surveys
- The support system could need some improvement
- Only available in around 20 countries
- Readers report suspended accounts and cashout errors
My experience with Valued Opinions
I joined Valued Opinions, filled out my profile, looked at the surveys, badges and rewards, and contacted support. This is what I did myself, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- December 2018Review first published Dec 25, 2018
- Latest retest
- Checked: surveys, badges, rewards, support
- Support
- Mostly a fairly quick replyI contacted them several times
- Rewards
- Gift cards and charityNo PayPal or cash
- The member profile questions
- Paid surveys from email invitations and the dashboard
- The badges and membership levels
- The rewards tab and the gift card options
- The website on mobile
- Support, several times
- A cashout. My review does not show a gift card from Valued Opinions.
- Diary studies
My Valued Opinions test on video
I made a video that gives you an inside look at Valued Opinions, so you can see exactly how it works.
Screenshots from my test
Valued Opinions at a glance
| What it is | Survey panel |
|---|---|
| Company | Dynata Global (previously Research Now), founded in 1999. Member of market research bodies like the MRA. |
| Cost to join | Free |
| Ways to earn | Paid surveys, and sometimes diary studies and focus groups |
| Earnings | In your local currency |
| Badges | Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. Up to a 10% bonus on your weekly earnings. |
| Minimum cashout | Usually $10 to $20, depending on your country |
| Rewards | Gift cards, like Amazon, Debenhams, TakeALot, Zalora, KFC and Flipkart, by country. Charity donations to UNICEF. No PayPal. |
| ID check | Readers report an ID and a selfie when cashing out |
| Referral program | No regular referral program |
| Apps | No app. The website is optimized for mobile. |
| Where you can join | Around 20 countries, like the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, Singapore, India, Thailand, South Africa, Indonesia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Malaysia |
| Support | A support system and a pop-up support on the website. No FAQ section. |
Is Valued Opinions legit and safe?
Yes, Valued Opinions is legit and NOT a scam. A reputable company is behind it, and you can actually earn on it. But readers have reported problems you should know about.
- Readers report suspended accounts
Between 2020 and 2022, several readers told me their accounts were suspended for having more than one account or for inaccurate answers, and that they lost their balance. They said support only sent a standard email. I have never had problems with Dynata panels myself, and many others tell me they love Valued Opinions.
- Cashout errors
In 2021 and 2022, readers reported an error message when they tried to redeem their rewards. Only support can help with this.
- ID and a selfie at cashout
Readers report that Valued Opinions asks for an ID and a selfie when you cash out. That is quite normal on survey sites, which see a lot of fraud. Only share what you are comfortable sharing.
- No cash
Valued Opinions pays in gift cards and charity donations, not through PayPal. If you only want cash, join other sites.
- You will not qualify for every survey
That is the case on most survey sites. It can take a bit of patience to find the surveys you qualify for.
My takeValued Opinions does work, and it is a safe and legit way to earn rewards by sharing your opinion. Gift cards can, in my opinion, be as good as cash. If you would like to earn some gift cards and live in one of the available countries, Valued Opinions is definitely worth considering. If you only want survey sites that pay in cash, join other sites instead.
Want cash instead of gift cards? These survey sites in your country pay through PayPal.
See the best alternativesHow you earn on Valued Opinions
There are 2 ways to earn, and badges add a bonus. Surveys are where most of the money comes from. Tap one to read more.
Paid surveysMain earner
Join, confirm your email address, and fill out your member profile. The profile does not pay, but it helps you get matched with more surveys.
You get email invitations, and you can also log in to see the available surveys. Some surveys are only on the site, so check it regularly. Each survey shows the estimated time, the topic and the reward. In some countries you might get daily surveys.
Diary studies and focus groupsPays more
Sometimes you are offered a diary study, where you fill out a bit of information every day over a period, or a focus group interview, where you discuss a topic in a group.
They take more effort than a survey, but they also pay more. You are always told the topic, the time and the reward before you say yes.
BadgesUp to 10% bonus
There are five levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. You move up as you earn more. For example, Silver needs a total of $10, and Diamond around $75. This can vary per country.
Each level gives you a bonus percentage of your weekly earnings. Diamond gives the highest bonus: 10%.
How much can you make?
Valued Opinions is not a way to make a full-time income. It is an easy and risk-free way to earn some extra rewards, if you have the right expectations.
It gives a good number of opportunities, and the surveys are often interesting. You will not qualify for every survey, so it takes a bit of patience. To earn as much as possible, also join other survey sites.
Rewards and minimum cashout
| Reward | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gift cards: Amazon, Debenhams, TakeALot, Zalora, KFC, Flipkart and more | Usually $10 to $20 | The selection depends on your country |
| Charity donation to UNICEF | Usually $10 to $20 | Depends on your country |
| PayPal or cash | Not available | See the best PayPal survey sites |
You earn money in your local currency for every survey you complete. Readers report that Valued Opinions asks for an ID and a selfie when you cash out.
Is Valued Opinions worth it in your country?
Valued Opinions is available in around 20 countries. Pick your country to see where it stands on my list of the best sites there.
What readers told me
This review has 30 comments since 2020: 16 from readers and 14 replies from me. These are the things readers ask about most.
Between 2020 and 2022, readers reported accounts suspended for multiple accounts or inaccurate answers, and balances they did not get.
In 2021 and 2022, readers got an error message when they tried to redeem. Only support can fix this.
Since 2023, readers report an ID and a selfie at cashout. That is quite normal on survey sites.
The minimum is usually $10 to $20. There is no regular referral program.
“Just want to let you guys know that when cashing out on Valued Opinions, you are required to give an ID and a selfie of your face.”
Mikael: ID verification is quite normal on survey sites as they experience a lot of fraud so they have to do this to secure themselves and the quality of the replies.
“I have tried to cash out yesterday but got an error message like this … Resource Not Found – QSB0303-17”
Mikael: You need to contact their support about this.
“They keep sending me the standard email hundreds of others received when they got suspended.”
Mikael: …personally, I have never had problems with Dynata panels and I have received feedback from many others on my website and YouTube channel that love Valued Opinions. But no doubt it seems like they could improve their customer service.
Valued Opinions alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSense | Well-paid surveys, open to many countries | $10 for PayPal · $5 for Amazon gift cards | 4.6 / 5 |
| Prime Opinion | High pay per survey and fast payouts | $5 or $10 for PayPal, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
| Toluna Influencers | Surveys in your local language, PayPal or gift cards | Usually around $7 to $10, by country | 4.2 / 5 |
| LifePoints | Decent rewards for your time, PayPal or gift cards | From $5 in some countries, around $10 in others | 3.8 / 5 |
Not in one of its countries? The same company owns OpinionWorld and Opinion Outpost. Or see the best survey sites in your country.
How I scored Valued Opinions
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. See how I test and rate.
Valued Opinions scores 64 out of 100. If you want cash, these sites in your country are a better choice.
See the best alternativesValued Opinions FAQ
Is Valued Opinions a scam?
No. Valued Opinions is legit and run by Dynata, a reputable market research company. But readers have reported suspended accounts and cashout errors, mostly between 2020 and 2022.
Does Valued Opinions pay through PayPal?
No. You get gift cards or donate to UNICEF. The gift cards depend on your country.
What is the minimum cashout?
It varies per country, but it is usually between $10 and $20.
Do I need to verify my ID?
Readers report that Valued Opinions asks for an ID and a selfie when you cash out. That is quite normal on survey sites.
Which countries can join Valued Opinions?
Around 20 countries, like the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, Singapore, India, Thailand, South Africa, Indonesia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Is there a Valued Opinions app?
No. But the website is optimized for mobile, and most invitations come by email.
Does Valued Opinions have a referral program?
No, it does not have a regular referral program.
Can I use a VPN?
No. Using a VPN on survey sites is fraud. Most sites find out, block you, and you lose your earnings.
Who tested Valued Opinions 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).
If you have any comments, questions, or have experiences with Valued Opinions, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Hello Mikael,
I have been seeing many reviews lately about the verification process that is required for cashout.Why all of sudden they are asking people to submit verification Photo ID and government ID just for cashout?. They didn’t give any notice about this before.is it mandatory for all or only for some accounts?
Did you get any message like that to submit photo ID?. They already asking mobile number for verification everytime for cashing out and that’s enough to secure our account.
They do this to avoid fraud as there are a lot of fraud on survey sites. They have likely seen a spike in fraud and therefore had to do extra verifications – that is my guess.
Hello,
If We Provide Them Our Personal I’d Then Any Issue won’t happen?
In general, more or less all survey sites will ask for verification at some point. As long as you are sure you use the legit sites, you should be fine. But only share what you are comfortable sharing.
What is the minimum cash redeem
I explain this in the review above.
Just want to let you guys know that when cashing out on Valued Opinions, you are required to give an ID and a selfie of your face.
ID verification is quite normal on survey sites as they experience a lot of fraud so they have to do this to secure themselves and the quality of the replies.
HI, I am trying to checkout my points but am getting an error QSB0303-17 from yesterday. I am trying yo contact support team but am unable to contact while clicking support button there is no response in the website.
Only their support can help about this, so you need to wait to hear back from them.
I got this as well, they will not pay me and they owe me $105.00
hi mikael, does valued opinion have a referral programme, if yes then what is the commission.
No, they do not have a regular referral program.
Hello Mikael ,
I have tried to cash out yesterday but got an error message like this .
Resource Not Found – QSB0303-17
An unexpected error has occurred. Please contact us and report error code: QSB0303-17.
I am from India and working on valued opinions since 3 years. I never had this error . Were you able to get surveys ?
Does anyone facing same issue let me if you how to contact them .
Thanks.
You need to contact their support about this.
Yes I did too and they will not pay me.
Some accounts in Valued Opinions the bonus is doubled for the survey how is it ??
I cannot say. You need to ask their support about this.
Let me know how it goes.
I too am having problems with valued opinions. Keep getting an error message when trying to redeem my rewards. Contacted customer support, only a standard email response, no follow up and all of a sudden are not receiving any more surveys to complete l. It’s a total scam. Also they kept asking me to allow them to use my location and collect data which seems dodgy also.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I would suggest you just use other sites instead if this is not working for you.
As for asking for your location, then this is very normal when it comes to market research as this is an important part of getting the right participants and matching you with surveys.
Hello Mikael You are a good person. I have a problem. I am in a banned country in the survey sites and I want to work on valuedopinions. I used a US proxy and registered but it didn’t work. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you very much, please reply
using VPN on survey and Get-Paid-To sites is fraud and you hurt a lot of people and businesses by doing this. Also, most sites have strict security so they will find out when you use VPN and they will block you and you will lose your earnings. So if you want to use these sites, you have to do it honestly and stick to sites that are available in your country.
Once upon a time this was a good panel. I always got paid. Then Dynata took over this panel and e-Rewards. I too received emails for both panels stating I wasn’t honest and that I had more than one account and because of that, my account was flagged and suspended. I’ve already contacted BBB.org and suggest anyone who reads this do the same. I also contacted the local Attorney General in Texas where Dynata is located and filed a complaint. If we can get some government agencies to intervene, we may see our money! I’m a USA user.
Sorry to hear that. But thanks for sharing.
Did you contact their support after you got suspended to check it was an error?
I contacted their support numerous times. They keep sending me the standard email hundreds of others received when they got suspended. I know it’s the exact same email because some members chose to share the email on these reviews sites. Are you aaaociated with them in any capacity? Mikael? Dynata did this to me on e-Rewards as well and I was a Diamond member, top tier, for over ten years. After Dynata took over these sites, that’s when everyone’s troubles began. It was then I found out they owned Opinion Outpost and did that to me as well. Dynata is a very dishonest company!
Sorry to hear that Mary.
I will happily allow you to share your frustrations and experience here as I understand how frustrating it can be. I have tried the same with some sites. However, personally, I have never had problems with Dynata panels and I have received feedback from many others on my website and YouTube channel that love Valued Opinions.
But no doubt it seems like they could improve their customer service.
I appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences here – but please do not accuse me of anything. If you look around my website and on my reviews, you will see I give details (also cons) of platforms no other website owner give. So please do not take your frustrations out on me as I am putting a lot of effort into giving in-depth info that help people.
If I was a part of the company as you suggest, I would just not allow any negative comments on my website. But as long as it is kept in a proper tone, I welcome when people share both positive and negative experiences – even if they are not the same experiences as mine as I think it is great people can see different experiences on my website.
Oh sorry Mikael. I only asked a question if you had a connection. I wasn’t implying anything. I didn’t mean to offend you in any way. It’s good that someone offers both the pros and cons of any survey site. That is the fairest thing to do. I never had a problem with Valued Opinions, e-Rewards or Opinion Outpost in the past and always got paid. That is until now—when Dynata took over and accused hundreds of members of being dishonest and literally stealing the money in their accounts.
Sorry, I misunderstood your intentions. I just often experience people take their frustrations out on me and in this case I jumped to conclusions. I apologize for that.
Unfortunately, I do not have anyone I can contact about this but will still see if I can manage to find someone. You are talking about Valued Opinions in the US, right? Because I might be able to find a contact for other countries I can ask but not sure about the US. But will do my best.
I was suddenly suspended with no warning and was given two excuses for the suspension. I had multiple accounts (not true!) and for inaccuracy (really?). Now Valued Opinions are ignoring my emails and are withholding my over $100 earnings. I spent so much time responding to these surveys only to be kicked to the curb. Don’t sign up with these folks!
Sorry to hear that. But thanks for sharing your experiences about this. Which country did you sign up from? Because Valued Opinions has different panels in different countries so would be great to know which one you had this experience with.