15 Simple Ways to Get Paid to Watch Videos Online

You may be surprised to hear that some websites will pay you to watch videos online. These sites will typically give you points for watching various types of promotional videos that you can exchange for cash or gift cards.

You won’t necessarily earn much money. However, watching videos requires little effort, and it can be an excellent way to get some extra cash while you do other things.

Following are 15 platforms you can use to get paid to watch videos online.

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Whether you enjoy watching videos using your phone, tablet or desktop, here are some amazing ways to get paid to watch videos.

Swagbucks

Swagbucks provides several easy ways to make money online, including watching videos. It typically shows movie trailers, world news, or sports highlights.

The site has several themed playlists that make choosing the type of video you want to watch easy. To earn money, just select one of these playlists, press play and watch.

You can watch Swagbucks’ videos on your desktop, laptop, or smartphone, which makes them a great way to earn cash while you are doing other activities — for example, while watching TV or riding the bus. You don’t need to interact with the content because each playlist shows all the videos automatically.

You receive points for each video you view, and you can exchange those points for cash or gift cards. (Be aware that you only earn points for  your first time watching a playlist each day, and you can only earn up to 500 points per day.)

One issue that is common across most of the sites on this list is that you need to hit an earnings threshold — $25 in the case of Swagbucks — before you can use your points. It can take a while to reach the required withdrawal limit from watching videos alone.

If you’d like to supplement your earnings, Swagbucks also pays you to answer surveys, play games, and use the company’s browser to search the web. Learn more in our Swagbucks review.

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InboxDollars

InboxDollars lets users earn cash by watching videos and by completing online tasks such as filling out surveys, playing games, or shopping.

When you watch videos with InboxDollars, you earn virtual scratch cards that reward you with anything from a few cents to $100. You might guess that it’s rare to receive $100, and you’d be right. The company says most cards pay between $0.05 and $0.25.

You can choose from various categories of videos, including news, celebrity gossip, entertainment, and food, which means you should be able to find something you enjoy watching — or at least something you don’t mind playing in the background.

Each category has around 24 to 30 videos you can choose from, which means there are plenty of earning options. Check back daily to maximize your points.

The great thing about Inbox Dollars is that the company gives you $5 just for signing up. You can request payment via gift card or via PayPal. But you must have at least $30 accumulated to withdraw earnings. Like Swagbucks, you can supplement video income with other tasks to reach this limit faster. Check out our InboxDollars review to learn more.

MyPoints

MyPoints is mainly a cash back app that lets you collect points when you shop at partner retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon. However, the platform also allows you to earn by taking surveys, watching videos, and browsing the Web.

MyPoints has created several playlists that you can choose from. When you watch one full video, you will earn points. You can either watch them on the MyPoints website on your desktop or laptop, or via the MyPoints app on your smartphone. You don’t need to interact with the videos, so you’re allowed  to play them while doing other activities. 

When you have 480 points, which is worth $3, you can exchange your points for a gift card of your choice  from 70 different brands, add the points exchange to your United MileagePlus travel miles account, or get cash via a PayPal deposit or a prepaid Visa card.

As an incentive to use the service, MyPoints provides users with a $10 welcome bonus, as long as you spend $20 at a participating retailer within a month of signing up. Assuming you can find a participating retailer that you already spend money with, this is a good way to save. Read our full MyPoints review to learn more.

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Vindale Research

Vindale Research is best known as a source to take surveys, and the company has clients including Disney and Netflix. However, you can also earn money by watching videos.

To start, sign up for the service and then head over to the videos tab in the surveys section. From here, you should see a list of features to watch. Unfortunately, not everyone is eligible to watch videos, so you’ll have to check your status before you start.

Vindale Research has a high withdrawal limit of $50. Most videos just pay a few cents, so you will likely have to supplement your video-watching income by taking paid surveys. The company typically receives hundreds of surveys daily, so there should always be something available. Be sure to fill out your profile to increase your chances of being eligible.

One bit of good news is that you get a $1 bonus when you sign up to the platform. Read our full Vindale Research review to learn more.

iRazoo

iRazoo has over 50 channels of content you can choose from to let you earn money watching videos. Types of videos available include ads, movie trailers, cooking tutorials, reviews, and more. The channels refresh daily, so even the most avid viewers should have plenty of content to watch.

The exact number of videos you need to watch to get paid will depend on the offer, so be sure to check before you accept a task. Sometimes you will just need to view three videos; other times, it could be 10. 

There is also no autoplay on some playlists, which means you will need to move through each video manually. This might not be a huge deal, but it does mean you can’t put the videos on in the background and leave them.

Every time you watch a video, you earn iRazoo points. iRazoo says you’ll typically make between 0.08 and 1 point per video, with each video usually being under a minute. Once you have built up enough points, you can exchange these for cash via PayPal, or rewards from popular brands.

Like the above options, iRazoo has other ways you can earn money, including answering surveys and playing games. The company gives you 100 free points when you sign up, which is a nice bonus. The downside is that you need 3,000 points before you can receive your first reward.

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FusionCash

FusionCash is similar to the sites above in that it lets you earn money by watching videos and taking surveys. You can also earn by trying out a product or service for a predefined period of time.

To watch videos, you just need to sign up and then head over to the relevant tab. From here, you can choose which movie you want to watch. The video will typically tell you how long it is, as well as how much it pays. Once you have watched the whole stream, the cash will be deposited to your account.

The good news is you can get a free $5 bonus for signing up to FusionCash — though  you must have at least $25 in your account before you can cash out. The company offers payments through PayPal or, if you are in the U.S., direct deposit and check.

PointClub

PointClub is mainly a survey site, but it also has an option to let you earn by watching videos.

The video section is called “Media Lab.” Here, you can watch and rate videos or ads.  Unfortunately, you only receive $0.03 for rating 13 videos. Because you need $25 in order to withdraw your earnings, you may need to supplement video watching with other earning opportunities to reach the limit.

You can redeem the points you earn via PayPal or gift vouchers for shops like Walmart, Target, and Amazon. The good news is that when you sign up, you receive a free $5 bonus for completing the platform’s introductory tasks.

PointClub has a nice feature that gives out Daily Streak bonus points when you use the service several days in a row.

SlideJoy App

Slidejoy is a bit different compared to the other options on this list. Instead of letting you choose to watch videos to earn cash, it pays you to show promotions on your phone’s lock screen. You essentially rent out this space on your phone, and advertisers pay the company to show you ads. Sometimes the ad will be in the form of a video.

The good thing about Slidejoy is that you don’t have to spend time interacting with the ad to receive money. You will earn the same amount whether you watch the ad for a few seconds or whether you unlock your phone straight away. This means it doesn’t really interrupt the way you use your phone.

Once you have earned enough points, you can exchange them for gift cards, including those from Visa, Amazon, and more. One downside is that before you can withdraw from Slidejoy, you have to use the service for one month, meaning it isn’t a good option for quick cash. You will also need to have earned 2,000 Slidejoy points (called Carats), which is equal to $2.

Nielsen Digital Voice

Nielsen Digital Voice is a service that aims to provide estimates of the ways people use the internet, including what they watch online.

To do this, they need people like you to report on their activities. To use the service, you need to sign up, fill in a questionnaire, and then download and install the app. The app then tracks what you do and what you watch online.

As a reward, you will be entered into a monthly $10,000 sweepstake. Each month, 400 members of the service are rewarded prizes of up to $1,000.

The best thing about the service is that you literally don’t have to do anything other than surf the Web as you normally would. The downside is that you must be comfortable sharing your browsing data with the company.

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Netflix & Hulu (Content Taggers)

If you like watching videos online, a job tagging content at Netflix or Hulu could be your dream job. Taggers at Netflix and Hulu watch shows on the streaming platforms and record data about each one. This helps the streaming providers recommend shows to viewers.

Unlike the other ways to earn money on this list, becoming a Netflix tagger is actually a proper job rather than a way to earn some extra cash on the side. While this means that there’s potential for more money, it also means you’ll need to wait for the company to advertise the role, and then apply and pass an interview.

Netflix typically wants people with experience in the education or film industry, and those people need to be able to write well. This means not everyone is qualified for the position.

You-Cubez

You-Cubez is an advertising platform that pays you to watch videos that are promoted by their advertisers.

Viewers receive cash (not tokens or points) for each video that they view. The platform has new ads every day for users to watch, which means it’s possible to consistently earn money by logging in daily. The videos are advertisements paid for by You-Cubez partners.

If you’re looking for an extra way to earn money on the platform, then you can do so by referring your friends to the site, as well as by completing surveys.

When it’s time to get paid, the company sends you money via PayPal. There is a minimum payout of £8, although this reduces to £2 for Premium Plus members or £4 for Premium members. While the payment is in GBP, the app sends payments to all countries.

Creations Rewards

Creations Rewards is a site that pays you to complete various tasks, like taking surveys, browsing the Web, and watching videos.

The site started in 2000, meaning it has a long history of rewarding its members. To get paid to watch videos, you need to sign up and then check out the Videos section to see which ones are available. If there aren’t any, check out some of the other ways to make money on the site before checking back.

Once you watch a video and complete any related tasks, you will receive credit in your account within 24 hours (but usually in less than 30 minutes). Once you have enough points, you can redeem them for gift cards.

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GetPaidTo

GetPaidTo pays users for playing games, taking surveys, and performing quick tasks such as watching videos. When watching videos, you only need to choose a video and view it to the end to receive your points. If you don’t reach the end, you won’t receive your payment.

You earn points for every task you complete, with 5,000 points equaling $1. You can then redeem them for cash via TransferWise or Skrill, or you can exchange them for gift cards. Another nice option is the ability to receive cryptocurrencies.

Most of the videos are short features such as music videos, ads, or movie trailers, meaning you can watch them and earn money when you have a few minutes to spare.

EarnHoney

EarnHoney.com claims that you can earn money twice as fast as with other rewards programs. You can earn via surveys, games, videos, or by referring friends. There is also an app, so you can collect points on your phone wherever you are.

You can earn gift cards for Amazon, eBay, or receive money via PayPal. EarnHoney does not appear to be as polished as some of the other sites on the list, but the good news is that you only need to have $1 in your account to cash out.

InstaGC

InstaGC stands for Instant Gift Cards.  InstaGC provides opportunities for people to earn by completing surveys, searching the web, or watching videos. You can also get cash back on online shopping.

When watching videos on InstaGC, you receive one point for every 20 videos that you view. As 100 points equals $1, that means you earn $0.01 for watching 20 videos  (not a significant amount).

The good thing is that there is a counter which makes it easy to see how much you have earned each day. You can also receive bonuses if you watch more than 50 videos in a single week. New users can watch up to 100 videos a day.  The limit can increase, up to 2,000 videos a day as you use the platform more.

As the name of the service suggests, once you have enough points, you can cash them out for gift cards.

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FAQs: Getting Paid to Watch Videos

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions with regards to getting paid to watch videos online.

How Much Can I Make Watching Videos?

You won’t get paid much for watching videos. Most of the options on this list pay cents (or even less) per video watched. The upside to this is that you typically don’t have to do anything while watching a video. Most of the options allow you to set a playlist on your phone and then play it in the background while you do other activities.

You can earn more by signing up to multiple platforms and maximizing your points on each one. You could even try simultaneously playing videos from one platform on your phone and videos from another on your PC.

The one exception to this is if you get a job as a Netflix tagger. This is a legitimate job rather than online tasks completed for points, which means you will receive a wage for your time. Of course, this comes with its own downsides, like having to go through an application process, or not being able to do the work if you already have employment.

How Do You Get Paid for Watching Videos?

The process for most of the platforms above is that you sign up for the service and then begin watching videos. You receive points for each video you watch, which you can later convert into cash or gift vouchers. Cash is often paid via PayPal, so you should sign up to get a PayPal  account first if you don’t already have one.

You typically need to reach a cashout limit before you see your money. In most cases, you can supplement the money you earn from watching videos by filling out surveys or completing other tasks to help you reach the limit faster.

How Long Are the Videos I Need to Watch?

The videos are typically short features like music videos, advertisements, or trailers. Many of the above platforms organize the videos into playlists that automatically play one video after another.

The benefit of this is that you can just turn on a playlist and leave it running instead of having to constantly select new videos. The downside is that in some cases, you will only get paid if you watch all the way through the playlist. If, for some reason you have to stop watching, you won’t get paid.

Final Thoughts

Watching videos is an easy way to earn money online. You can typically play videos in the background while doing other activities. Even if many of the videos are promotional, it is still a fun way to earn.

The downside is that you typically only earn a few cents or less per video. This can make it hard to bring in real money unless you spend a lot of time watching videos and are very consistent. In terms of time spent compared to money earned, there are better options.

Nonetheless, while we wouldn’t recommend that anyone rely on watching videos online for their primary income source, it can be a fun way to supplement your other income.

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