I tested The Panel Station and made a video of how it works. It is legit, it has a convenient app and it is open in many countries, but you only get a few surveys at a time and it does not pay through PayPal. In October 2026 I logged in again to see what it offers now. It has a new system with points and coins. Below is what I found, and which sites I recommend next to 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 tested The Panel Station himself and does not earn a commission from it.Learn more about Mikael
Legit survey app with a new points and coins system
Research surveys pay points and Pulse surveys pay coins, in an app that is open in many countries. No PayPal, no cash, and only a few surveys at a time. Rewards are vouchers, and I have not verified a payout.
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The short answer
The Panel Station is a legit survey panel and not a scam, and it has existed for many years. Most surveys are done in its app. It now has two types of surveys: Research surveys pay points, and Pulse surveys pay coins.
But you only get a few surveys at a time, and it does not pay through PayPal or in cash. Rewards are vouchers. The Panel Station’s FAQ says they arrive within 3 to 5 working days, and an email to members says 24 hours. I have not verified a payout, and when I first tested it, vouchers took 6 to 8 weeks. Its support is not very responsive, in my experience. It is a decent secondary survey site, next to other survey panels.
- Has a convenient app for Android and iOS
- Available in many countries
- Gift vouchers, coupons and digital rewards, from 350 points in some countries
- Says rewards arrive within 3 to 5 working days
- Says valid survey attempts earn 3,000 coins, even when you do not qualify
- Only a few surveys at a time
- No PayPal, and no cash: rewards are vouchers
- I have not verified a payout
- Support is slow, and sometimes does not answer
- Only one member per household
My experience with The Panel Station
I joined The Panel Station, took surveys, used the app and contacted the support team myself. I also made a video of how it works. In October 2026 I logged in again and went through everything to see what it offers now. This is what I looked at, and what I did not test.
- First tested
- October 2018Review first published Oct 9, 2018
- Latest retest
- Checked: survey types, rewards, points value, payout thresholds
- Surveys
- Research and Pulse surveysPulse surveys took 5 minutes, Research surveys 15 to 30 minutes
- Support
- SlowMany days to reply, and sometimes no reply at all, when I tested it before
- The paid surveys: Research surveys and Pulse surveys
- The app, which has an intuitive interface
- The reward options and what points are worth
- The payout thresholds, which depend on your country
- Contacting the support team myself
- A payout. My review does not show a voucher or digital reward payment from The Panel Station, so I cannot confirm how fast rewards arrive.
- Bidding with coins.
How The Panel Station works on video
I made a video that gives you an inside look at how it works. You can read all the details below the video.
Note: the video shows an older version of The Panel Station. The design, the rewards and the points system have changed since then. The text and screenshots on this page are the latest.
Screenshots from The Panel Station
The Panel Station at a glance
| What it is | Market research survey panel, mostly used through its app |
|---|---|
| Ways to earn | Paid Research surveys (points) and Pulse surveys (coins) |
| Reward per survey | Shown before you start. Research surveys pay points, Pulse surveys pay coins. |
| Point value | Depends on your country. In the US, 350 points are $1 and 3,000 points are $10. |
| Minimum cashout | Depends on your country: 350 points in the US and UK, up to 8,500 points in Turkey |
| Payout methods | Gift vouchers, exclusive coupons and digital rewards. The options depend on your country. No PayPal, no cash and no bank transfer. |
| Payout speed | The FAQ says 3 to 5 working days. An email to members says 24 hours. I have not verified this. |
| Redemption limit | One redemption a day, and up to five a month. No fees. |
| Points expire | 365 days after you earn them, says the FAQ |
| Who can join | People in the 60+ countries where it is open, says The Panel Station. One member per household. You typically need to be 16 or older, depending on your country. |
| App | Android and iOS, free |
| Support | Email (care@thepanelstation.com). No phone or live chat. |
Is The Panel Station legit and safe?
Yes, The Panel Station is a legit survey panel and not a scam. But that does not automatically make it a good fit for you. Here is what you should know.
- I have not verified how fast rewards arrive
The Panel Station’s FAQ says rewards are typically delivered within 3 to 5 working days. An email to members says 24 hours. I have not redeemed a reward since the change, so I cannot confirm either. When I first tested it, vouchers took 6 to 8 weeks, and some readers wrote that their points stayed under review for weeks.
- Readers report blocked accounts
Several readers wrote in 2019 and 2020 that their account was suspended or temporarily blocked without warning, and that support did not reply. If you use a VPN to look like you are in another country, it is seen as fraud.
- Support is slow
The Panel Station says most support requests are resolved on the same day. When I contacted it, it sometimes took many days, and sometimes I got no reply at all. Support is by email only.
- One member per household
If several people in your household join, you risk that all the accounts are closed and you lose your earnings.
- Points expire after 365 days
The FAQ says reward points expire 365 days after you earn them. You can quit at any time, but you cannot cash out points that are not at a redeemable amount. Redeem your points in time.
- Bid to Win is a contest
Coins are used in Bid to Win. The Panel Station calls it a contest where you use coins for a chance to win rewards, so a win is not guaranteed. In my account, it looked like a bidding system.
My takeThe Panel Station can be a decent secondary survey site to join if you can join. However, you should make sure to also join other survey panels as well to get enough opportunities. Rewards look faster on paper now, but I have not verified a payout yet.
The Panel Station has only a few surveys at a time and no PayPal. Join the top survey sites in your country next to it.
See the best sites in your countryHow you earn on The Panel Station
Surveys are the main way to earn. Tap one to read more.
Research surveysPoints
Research surveys are the core studies on The Panel Station, and they earn the most points. You redeem points for rewards. Each survey shows its points and its time before you start. The Research surveys I saw were 360 points for 15 minutes and 119 points for 30 minutes.
Most surveys are done through the app. An email from The Panel Station says eligible studies done in its mobile app give you 2X points.
When I looked, only a few surveys were available at a time. The Panel Station says there is no fixed limit per week, and that it depends on how many surveys are on your dashboard.
Pulse surveysCoins
Pulse surveys are short check-ins. The ones I saw took 5 minutes and each paid 10,000 coins. The Panel Station says coins are credited instantly.
In my account, it looked like a bidding system. The Panel Station’s FAQ calls it Bid to Win: a contest where you use coins for a chance to win rewards. Coins do not expire, and you can also convert points into coins to take part.
If you do not qualify, you can still be paid. The email to members says valid attempts get a standard credit of 3,000 coins, even when a survey reaches its quota or your profile does not match. Abandoned surveys and failed quality checks do not count. The FAQ also says you can get coins when a survey ends as quota full or terminated.
Bonus activities and clubsExtra coins and points
The Panel Station says you can earn coins through engagement activities, special promotions and surprise bonuses. It also has Exclusive Clubs, and club members get extra reward points on every successful survey. I did not see these when I looked. I only saw the two survey types above.
How much can you make?
Like every other market research site, you’re not going to get rich by taking surveys on The Panel Station. You can make some nice extra money on the side, but you should not do it if you expect to make a living from it.
With only a few surveys at a time, The Panel Station alone will not give you a lot of earning opportunities. Join other survey sites too.
The low payout threshold helps. In some countries you can redeem from 350 points, so once you take surveys regularly, the rewards can come to you regularly as well.
How you get paid
| Method | Minimum | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Gift vouchers and exclusive coupons | Depends on your country, from 350 points | The FAQ says 3 to 5 working days. An email to members says 24 hours. You get an email when the reward is ready. |
| Digital rewards | Depends on your country, from 350 points | The Panel Station says the codes are delivered instantly to your email. |
You earn points from Research surveys and coins from Pulse surveys. You redeem points for rewards. You can redeem once a day, up to five times a month, and The Panel Station says there are no redemption fees. The FAQ says reward points expire 365 days after you earn them.
Coins do not expire. You can use them in Bid to Win, a contest where you use coins for a chance to win rewards, and you can also convert points into coins for it. An email to members says coins are also converted into Bonus Points each month, based on the Research surveys you complete.
The Panel Station does not pay via PayPal. PayPal used to be an option, but it no longer is. It does not pay cash or bank transfers either. Rewards are vouchers. If you see PayPal mentioned elsewhere, that information is out of date. For cash, see the top survey sites that pay via PayPal, or the survey sites that pay quickly.
The Panel Station’s FAQ says rewards are typically delivered within 3 to 5 working days after you request them. An email to members says rewards are processed within 24 hours. I have not redeemed a reward since this change, so I cannot confirm either. When I first tested it, vouchers took 6 to 8 weeks.
What points are worth and what you can redeem
Points are worth different amounts in each country, and so are the minimum and the rewards. Tap one to read more.
What points are worthDepends on your country
The table shows the US. 350 points are worth $1, 1,700 points are worth $5 and 3,000 points are worth $10. Every country has its own table. You can pick your country in the table on the How it works page of The Panel Station. It shows 15 countries.
The minimum to redeem also depends on your country: 350 points in the US and UK, 400 in Egypt, 500 in India and Indonesia, 600 in Saudi Arabia, 700 in the UAE, Germany and Nigeria, 800 in Australia, 1,000 in Kenya and South Africa, 2,500 in Mexico, 2,700 in Brazil and 8,500 in Turkey.
Rewards you can redeemVouchers, coupons, digital rewards
You can redeem points for gift vouchers, exclusive coupons and digital rewards. Digital rewards are codes that The Panel Station says it sends instantly to your email. The options and brands depend on your country. You see them in your member area. You cannot redeem for cash or a bank transfer.
To redeem, go to the “You” section, check “Your Earnings” and choose a voucher. You get an email when the voucher is in your dashboard.
App, countries and support
The Panel Station is designed to be used through its free app for Android and Apple devices. Because you use an app, you do not have to worry about a website that does not load properly on your phone. Based on what I observed, the app is quite intuitive.
The Panel Station says it is available in more than 60 countries. The table with the points values shows 15 of them. The list below is from my earlier check, so your country may be missing from it. If you open its website from a country where it is not available, you only see a “Coming soon” page. You could join if you were a legal resident of the US, India, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia, UAE, Thailand, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Russia, Turkey, Philippines, Egypt, Argentina, Kenya, UK, Malaysia, Colombia, Poland, Vietnam, Korea, Chile, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, Hong Kong, France, Ghana, New Zealand, Qatar, China, Peru or Ecuador. Even then, it can be closed to new members for a month, or your profile may not fit what it is looking for.
To join, sign up on its website with your email or mobile number. It only takes a few minutes.
For help, use the FAQ on the website, or email the support team at care@thepanelstation.com. Support is by email only, so there is no phone or live chat.
Is The Panel Station on the best list in your country?
The Panel Station is open in many countries. Pick your country to see where it ranks on my list of the best sites there, and which sites rank higher.
What 41 readers told me
This review has 41 comments since November 2018: 21 from readers and 20 replies from me. These are the three things readers write about most.
Readers asked what points are worth, what coins are, how to redeem a voucher code and how to verify their phone number to redeem. What points are worth depends on your country and has changed since the older comments, so see the section on points above. For account questions, contact the support team.
Readers wrote in 2019 and 2020 that their account was suspended or blocked, or that surveys were not paid, and that support did not reply. Only the support team can unblock an account.
Readers wrote in 2019 and 2022 that rewards took weeks, and that points stayed under review for weeks. The Panel Station now says rewards arrive within 3 to 5 working days. I have not verified this.
“Good day. Are the coins equivalent to points on Panel Station? How to I convert coins to points?”
Mikael: I explain everything in the review above.
“After how long should one be paid after cashing out?”
Mikael: It takes 6-8 weeks so Panel Station is pretty slow compared to many other sites.
“So my panel station account says it has been temporarily blocked, i tried to contact their helpdesk but got no reply…”
Mikael: Only their support can help you with this and tell if they will unblock. Unfortunately, their support is, in general, not very responsive.
The Panel Station alternatives I have tested
| Site | Best for | Min. cashout | My rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Opinion | Surveys only, fast payouts | $5 or $10, by country | 4.6 / 5 |
| Toluna Influencers | Surveys in more than 60 countries, in the local language | Usually around $7 to $10, by country | 4.2 / 5 |
| YouGov | Regular surveys, few screen-outs | Varies by country | 4.3 / 5 |
| Triaba | Surveys in your local language in around 115 countries | Around $5 to $15, by country | 3.9 / 5 |
If you cannot join The Panel Station, because of your country or because someone in your household is already a member, see the best survey sites in your country. Or see the best survey sites overall.
How I scored The Panel Station
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The Panel Station scores 66 out of 100. Join these sites next to it to get enough surveys.
See the best sites in your countryThe Panel Station FAQ
Is The Panel Station a scam?
No. The Panel Station is a legit survey panel, and it has existed for many years. But there are only a few surveys at a time, and I have not verified a payout.
Does The Panel Station pay through PayPal?
No. PayPal used to be an option, but it no longer is. You get vouchers, and rewards cannot be redeemed as cash or by bank transfer.
What are the points worth?
It depends on your country. In the US, 350 points are worth $1 and 3,000 points are worth $10.
What is the minimum payout?
It depends on your country. It is 350 points in the US and UK, and up to 8,500 points in Turkey.
How long does a payout take?
The Panel Station’s FAQ says rewards are typically delivered within 3 to 5 working days after your request. An email to members says 24 hours. I have not verified either. When I first tested it, vouchers took 6 to 8 weeks.
What are coins on The Panel Station?
Pulse surveys pay coins, and you can also get coins when a survey ends as quota full or terminated. Coins do not expire. You can use them in Bid to Win, a contest where you use coins for a chance to win rewards.
Do points expire?
The Panel Station’s FAQ says reward points expire 365 days after you earn them. Coins do not expire.
Do I get paid when I do not qualify for a survey?
The Panel Station’s email to members says valid attempts get a standard credit of 3,000 coins, even when a survey reaches its quota or your profile does not match. Abandoned surveys and failed quality checks are excluded.
In how many countries is The Panel Station available?
The Panel Station says it is available in more than 60 countries. The points table on its website shows 15 of them. In a country where it is not available, its website only shows a “Coming soon” page. Check your country before you sign up.
Can several people in my household join?
No. There can only be one member per household. If several join, you risk that all the accounts are closed.
Does The Panel Station have an app?
Yes, a free app for Android and iOS. Most surveys are done through the app, and an email from The Panel Station says eligible studies in the app give 2X points.
How do I contact The Panel Station?
By email at care@thepanelstation.com. A ticket is created, and The Panel Station says most requests are resolved on the same day. There is no phone or live chat.
Who tested The Panel Station 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 experiences with The Panel Station, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
Good day. Are the coins equivalent to points on Panel Station? How to I convert coins to points?
I explain everything in the review above.
my number is stoped & no more work , so i cant REDEEM the points cause the verify cant complete ,
how can i change Mobile Number by the new one !?
or verify to redeem via an e_mail or whatsapp ?
You need to contact their support about this.
Hi Mike! I have almost 3k points still under review for over 3 weeks since I took the surveys. Is it normal? Cuz I wonder why they still give me surveys when my rewards are still under review for that long. I haven’t even redeemed it yet. So, are you saying if I redeem after my points have been reviewed, it’s still going to take over 3 weeks to receive my rewards?
Yes, once they have been approved, you will still have to wait for the payment processing once you request a payout. But if you have any questions about your account, you need to contact their support.
Thanks
You are welcome.
Please i have get the panel redeem code but where can i redeem the voucher code
I’m from nigeria
You need to contact their support about this.
Good morning I am having problems using my take a lot vouchers i recieved from the panel station . There are 3 vouchers totalling R300 .Take a lot says the vouchers should start with a T. The telephone numbers on your forms for take a lot are incorrect .If i cannot ues them can i change for shoprite vouchers .graeme P/N i have a problem with my paypal voucher and when is this going to be sorted out .
you need to contact their support about this.
Let me know how it goes.
So my panel station account says it has been temporarily blocked, i tried to contact their helpdesk but got no reply, got more than 30000 points in my account, since it says “temporarily blocked” will they unblock my account or not, if yes, in how many days, plz help
Only their support can help you with this and tell if they will unblock. Unfortunately, their support is, in general, not very responsive. But the only thing you can do is to try to keep writing them if you have not heard back in a few days.
Let me know how it goes.
Its been more than a month now i keep writing emails but haven’t got reply to any of those, so they ate up my points probably, it still shows i am temporarily blocked, so thats their way of avoiding payments
very sorry to hear this. But thanks for the update – now other people that read this review can see what to be aware of before joining.
TPS is my first GTP site. it is legit and provides rewards regularly. it gives monthly rentention and badge points too. but the problem is they suspend accounts without any prior warning. i have completed almost 50 surveys in 3 months and earned almost 25000 points and boom account got suspended. i feel it is a trick not to pay to the panelists. but worth a try and pays more than any others sites. wish they never block accounts..:(
thanks for sharing your experience about this. Did they say anything about why they suspended you?
yes you are right there is a trick not to pay from so many ways
hi any other website best to earn money other than Panel Station
yes, there are a lot of other better sites, in my experience. Which country do you live in? Then I can give some suggestions based on that.
How much does each 100 points give u
I explain this in the review above.
Pls can I redeem 8000 points at a time?
Yes, you should be able to.
Are you already a member and what country do you live in?
Hi, in what countries do they pay via PayPal?
They do unfortunately not list exactly which countries they offer PayPal in. So the best to be sure is to go to their website in your country and see what they offer there.
Thanks for replying
You are welcome Williams – anytime.
Though panel station has been one of my favourite websites, it seems to be going thru some server error problems since past 2 days, 3 of my surveys on which i spend 30 mins each completing it ended up with “looks like u were in a hurry” and didnt pay me, i answered all questions carefully, have wrote to their help team, they haven’t replied yet, hope its not going scam, won’t be doing any surveys till they rectify that error, its like wasting more than 30 mins on every survey knowing they wont pay in the end
Thanks for sharing your experience about this Dinesh. Sad to hear their support does not answer. Hope they will fix it soon and feel free to keep me updated about how it goes for you.
Hi! How much are the points worth in cash?
3000 points are worth around $5.
After how long should one be paid after cashing out?
It takes 6-8 weeks so Panel Station is pretty slow compared to many other sites.
Mikael
Some error is always showing in my panal account if l want to register my phone number and redeem my points. I wrote to them but they are not responding. Please can you help me. I’m in Ghana ??.
You need to keep contacting Panel Station’s support about this and hope they will get back to you. But just be aware that if you have used VPN to make it look like you are from a different country, then they see it as fraud and will not reply.
Ok, l will keep trying.
hope you will get an answer soon
Such a nice website. Now i am using this site, today also i get $9.30 in my papal account
Great to hear Sathmussain. Thanks for sharing.