I checked out ViewsBank to see if it is worth your time. It is legit and pays a decent amount per assignment through PayPal, but it is UK only, there are not many assignments, and you are paid once a month. Below is what I found, and which sites I recommend instead.
Legit UK site with decent pay, but few assignments
Assignments, polls and information sharing, paid to PayPal once a month from £12. UK residents only.
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The short answer
ViewsBank is legit. It pays you to share your opinion and do other small tasks, a decent amount per assignment, through PayPal. You can also find surveys there that are not on a lot of other sites.
But it is only for UK residents, there are not many assignments, the £12 threshold is slightly high, and you are paid only once a month. If you live in the UK, it can be a good extra site.
- Pays via PayPal
- Decent rewards per assignment
- No qualification process for its surveys
- A mobile-friendly website
- Earn passively by sharing your information for research
- Limited earning opportunities
- Slightly high payout threshold
- Takes quite some time to receive payment
- UK residents only
- Assignments go first come, first served
My experience with ViewsBank
I signed up for ViewsBank and looked at its assignments, polls, information sharing, payout rules and support. This is what I looked at, and what I did not test.
- First checked
- August 2020Review first published Aug 31, 2020
- Latest retest
- Checked: earning methods, payout rules, support
- Pay per assignment
- Around £0.50 to £2Longer assignments pay more
- Assignments
- LimitedMost have a limited sample size
- The sign-up form and the short profile survey
- The Assignments tab and the polls
- The information-sharing option at registration
- The website on a phone and the support form
- A payout. My review does not show a PayPal payment from ViewsBank.
- Creating a poll that trends.
My ViewsBank test on video
I made a video that gives you an inside look and shows exactly how you can earn from ViewsBank.
Screenshots from my test
ViewsBank has few assignments and pays once a month. These sites give you more to do.
See the best sites in your countryViewsBank at a glance
| What it is | An online community and Get-Paid-To (GPT) site. Its parent company is Consumer Intelligence. |
|---|---|
| Ways to earn | Assignments (mostly surveys), polls, information sharing |
| Pay per assignment | Typically around £0.50 to £2 |
| Joining bonus | £1 |
| Point value | 1 point = £0.01, converted to cash automatically |
| Minimum cashout | £12 |
| Payout method | PayPal, to the email address you signed up with |
| When you are paid | On the second Tuesday of the month, for the previous month |
| App | No app. The website is optimized for mobile. |
| Who can join | UK residents only |
| Support | A comprehensive FAQ and a contact form |
Is ViewsBank legit and safe?
Yes, ViewsBank is legit. But that does not mean it is worth your time. Here is what you should know.
- Outside the UK, you lose your earnings
You can go through the registration even if you do not live in the UK. But once ViewsBank finds out, it closes your account, and you lose all your earnings. It will find out eventually.
- A long wait for your money
Earnings are calculated on the last day of the month and paid on the second Tuesday of the next month, if you reached £12. If not, they carry over to the next month.
- Few assignments, first come, first served
Most assignments have a limited sample size. If you do not complete one fairly quickly, it can time out and go to someone else. Check the site or your email regularly.
- Use your PayPal email
ViewsBank pays to PayPal using the email address you signed up with. Use the same email address as your PayPal account.
- Information sharing is your choice
You can choose to share your information with Consumer Intelligence for research and earn when it is used. ViewsBank tells you every time it happens.
My takeIf you live in the UK, I would recommend you join this site as an extra site if you want to join as many sites as possible. It pays a decent amount for surveys, offers a convenient payment method, and you can find surveys here that are not available on a lot of other sites. The downside is that payment is only done once a month.
How you earn on ViewsBank
There are 3 ways to earn. Assignments are the main one. Tap one to read more.
Assignments£0.50 to £2
Assignments are short tasks, like the paid offers on other GPT sites. Each one shows the reward and the estimated time. Most of them are surveys. From time to time, you get mystery shopping or other research.
There is no qualification process for the surveys. You answer the questions and receive the reward. Some assignments only give you an entry to a prize draw. You get an email when new assignments are available.
PollsOnly if a poll trends
You can create polls and vote on them. If a poll you create trends, meaning it is one of the most popular polls for over three days, you get £10. If a poll you voted on trends, you get 1p. To earn from polls, you have to create one you think will become popular, so it takes some research.
Information sharing£5 each time
During registration, you can choose to share the information you give ViewsBank with its parent company, Consumer Intelligence. Every time it uses your information for research, you get £5, and ViewsBank tells you when it happens. It is a nice passive-earning opportunity.
How much can you make?
It mostly depends on how many assignments you can complete. They typically pay around £0.50 to £2, and the longer ones pay more. Some only give you an entry to a prize draw.
Overall, the pay per assignment is good, but there are limited opportunities, so it can take some patience to reach the payout threshold. Get to new assignments quickly, because they go first come, first served.
Payout method, minimum and timing
| Method | Minimum | When |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | £12 | Second Tuesday of the month, for the previous month’s earnings |
You usually earn cash, credited to your account. Points convert to cash automatically, at 1 point = £0.01. Earnings are calculated on the last day of each month. Anything you earn after the end of the month, but before payday, is paid the month after.
If you do not reach £12, your earnings carry over to the next month. If you want more sites with this payout method, see the top sites that pay via PayPal.
ViewsBank 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 |
| TopSurveys | Good pay per survey and few screen-outs | $5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Five Surveys | $1 for every survey you complete | $5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Opinion Inn | High pay per survey in the right countries | $25 | 4.2 / 5 |
See the top survey and GPT sites in your country. Most of them offer more earning opportunities, and you can join them even if you do not live in the UK.
How I scored ViewsBank
I use the same 100-point system for every platform. Platform Information.
ViewsBank scores 48 out of 100. Start with the best sites in your country instead.
See the best sites in your countryViewsBank FAQ
Is ViewsBank a scam?
No. ViewsBank is a legit GPT site that pays you to share your opinion and do other small tasks. Its parent company is Consumer Intelligence.
What is the minimum payout on ViewsBank?
£12. If you do not reach it in a month, your earnings carry over.
How and when does ViewsBank pay?
Through PayPal, on the second Tuesday of the month, for what you earned the month before.
How much does a ViewsBank assignment pay?
Typically around £0.50 to £2. Longer assignments pay more.
Can I join ViewsBank outside the UK?
No. It is only for UK residents. If you join from somewhere else, ViewsBank closes your account and you lose your earnings.
Is there a ViewsBank app?
No. The website is optimized for mobile, but some assignments need a computer.
How do I contact ViewsBank?
Read the FAQ page first. If it does not answer your question, go to your Account settings and use the Contact Support link at the bottom.
Who checked ViewsBank for this review
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