Swagbucks (SB) is a free rewards program where users earn points (called Swagbucks or SB) by completing simple online activities. You can redeem these points for gift cards or cash via PayPal.
- Founded in 2008, it’s one of the most trusted rewards sites globally.
- Over 40 million users worldwide.
- Offers multiple ways to earn — surveys, shopping, watching videos, searching the web, and more.
👥 Who Can Use Swagbucks?
- Anyone 13+ years old (with parental consent under 18)
- People looking for easy ways to make extra money or gift cards online
- Beginners or casual users, no special skills needed
- Available in many countries, but primarily US, UK, Canada, and Australia
🛠️ Ways to Earn on Swagbucks
| Method | Description | Estimated Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Taking Surveys | Complete paid surveys on various topics | 40 – 300 SB per survey |
| Watching Videos | Watch playlists or short ads | 1 – 10 SB per set |
| Online Shopping | Shop via Swagbucks partners and earn cashback | % of purchase value in SB |
| Searching the Web | Use Swagbucks search engine | Random small SB per day |
| Completing Daily Tasks | Daily polls, tasks, and offers | 1 – 5 SB per task |
| Playing Games | Play and earn rewards | Varies |
| Referring Friends | Earn SB when referrals sign up and earn | 300 SB + 10% of their earnings |
💰 How to Redeem Swagbucks?
- You can redeem SB points for:
- Gift cards (Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, etc.)
- PayPal cash (minimum usually 300 SB = $3)
- Other rewards like merchandise or charitable donations
- Redemption process is instant or can take a few days for PayPal.
🪜 How to Get Started?
- Sign up at swagbucks.com or download the mobile app.
- Complete your profile for better survey matches.
- Explore earning options: surveys, videos, search, shopping.
- Collect SB points and track them in your account dashboard.
- Redeem points once you hit minimum thresholds.
✅ Pros of Swagbucks
- Multiple easy earning options suitable for beginners
- Low payout threshold ($3 minimum)
- Available on mobile and desktop
- Reliable and trusted platform with a long track record
- Large variety of gift card options
❌ Cons of Swagbucks
- Surveys can be time-consuming and sometimes disqualify you
- Earnings per activity are usually small (good for side income, not full-time)
- Some offers require purchases or trials which may not be suitable for everyone
- Occasional technical glitches with point credits
Tips for Maximizing Earnings
- Complete daily polls and check “To Do” lists consistently
- Use Swagbucks search instead of regular Google
- Shop through Swagbucks portal for cashback on regular purchases
- Refer friends to earn bonus SB and a percentage of their earnings
- Set aside time to do surveys that pay well
