If you make money online - how do you want to be paid?

January 2, 2010 8:38am CST
I do a number of things online whih earn me a little extra cash. I write on Mylot, I write on helium and I do some surveys. There often is a choice on how you want to be paid, especially with the survey sites: Paypal, bank transfer / cheque or gift vouchers (e.g. Amazon). I usually go for paypal as I then can use the money however I want or need. But I also like amazon vouchers as I read a lot. What's your choice?
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18 responses
• India
3 Jan 10
I would personally prefer paypal..I just had a question.Do we actually get paid by mylot?If. we do, how and when ?
• India
3 Jan 10
Yes thats what I wanted to check what is the pattern here to earn money ...does mylot have any guidelines?
3 Jan 10
no idea, mate. I haven't earned enough yet for the $10 payout.
• United States
5 Jan 10
I opt for Paypal, and usually won't sign up for something unless I have that option. Though with a few VERY reputable places I've done direct deposit into my bank account. But I prefer Paypal, then I can transfer funds into various bank accounts, or use the money online. Far easier for me then by check or money order. I hate that option. Never know if the check is going to bounce. ;)
6 Jan 10
Cheques are a pain for me to cash in - the bank is always closed when I am off work.
@clowdine (1402)
• Philippines
3 Jan 10
I am even more convinced on the potentials of paypal when I got my paypal verified many months ago. I've never had any issue with it whenever I withdraw funds into my local bank account. I get the money readily converted to pesos in less than 5 working days. You just have to make your online transactions secure all the time.
3 Jan 10
The ability to convert cash before withdrawal is a big advantage of paypal.
• United States
5 Jan 10
I opt for Paypal, and usually won't sign up for something unless I have that option. Though with a few VERY reputable places I've done direct deposit into my bank account. But I prefer Paypal, then I can transfer funds into various bank accounts, or use the money online. Far easier for me then by check or money order. I hate that option. Never know if the check is going to bounce. ;)
6 Jan 10
Yes, I started only joining pages paying via paypal as well. It's quick, easy, safe.
• United States
3 Jan 10
I prefer PayPal. It is the fastest and safest method. A check is the 2nd preferred method, but it doesn't get there as fast.
6 Jan 10
It's also international which makes it so much easier to use on the web.
@Torunn (8609)
• Norway
3 Jan 10
I'm memeber of a couple of Norwegian survey sites, they pay with gift vouchers and you can't choose paypal. The gift voucher are for grocery stores or Hennes, so they're quite useful. If I can chose, I usually take paypal as it costs less than bank transfer or cheques.
3 Jan 10
If they are vouchers for shops you use, it is not bad neither.
@peavey (16936)
• United States
2 Jan 10
I choose the exact same thing as you. Paypal first, Amazon second. I can transfer money from Paypal directly into my checking account and Amazon always has something I need or want. I have saved Amazon gcs to buy gifts for others, especially at Christmas time. Amazon carries items other than books that I use, too, so those gcs come in handy.
2 Jan 10
When I first started this stuff they mainly offered cheques - I am pleased they changed.
@tonyllenium (6252)
• Italy
2 Jan 10
Considerin gi am not living n the us surely checks are the most uncomfortable way to be paid because normally if the society,as in many cases,is american checks arrives here after much time...so surely paypal or online payment processors in these cases are the simplest and quicker way to be paid when you gain some money online!!In some cases even bank account can be comfortable but you know normally have fee expensive than paypal or other payments..
3 Jan 10
Yes, I was once sent a cheque in US Dollars - it cost me half the reward to get it onto my bank account in my currency... Good point.
@Allie_xoxo (1063)
• Canada
3 Jan 10
I like paypal because it's pretty easy. Lots of sites pay by and sell by it.
3 Jan 10
It seems to become more common to be paid via paypal which is useful.
@bhav27 (442)
• India
2 Jan 10
well if this choice is given to me that tell us how you want to get paid then i ask them to pay me via check as it is more secure than transfering money from paypal to bank account as it take so long time and moreover if you put wrong information than everything will be finished and to pay the money to paypal as a fee so i will prefer check than money in paypal , else no problem i will ask paypal a check if the site is unable to pay via check , have a nice day and happy new year to you
2 Jan 10
Paypal tends to be quite quick normally. I think cheque payments take much longer. Happy new year to you, too.
3 Jan 10
I too make my most earning by online stuff, But I like to earn on daily bases means earn per task and I think no company offer that. And if I want to tell you which mode I like to accept payments, then my vote is for Paypal .
3 Jan 10
Most people seem to prefer paypal now. They are certainly the market leader.
• Philippines
3 Jan 10
I would prefer Paypal because I'm not a US citizen.
3 Jan 10
ditto. I'm the same. It is easy to convert the currency.
• Philippines
3 Jan 10
paypal is best for me and it works better for me.. and i think its the safest for me..
3 Jan 10
Paypal is nice and convenient.
• Philippines
3 Jan 10
for me i prefer to use paypal.. because through paypal i am convenient to withdraw and use my money anytime i want.. sometimes cheque will also do.. the important thing for me is the monay i am being paid for is safe and i am convenient to get my money on it. :)
3 Jan 10
I don't tend to withdraw the money, just use it to by things online. It's quite useful and secure.
• India
2 Jan 10
The best around for me is by paypal only as I have successfully transferred funds from my paypal account to my bank account as it is also the most trusted and safest way to send money online. But I would like to try cheque payment as in some sites like Clixsense, it is the only option for getting a payout while in some sites, we have got to reach a higher amount to cashout our earnings as compared to cashout using paypal!!
2 Jan 10
Paypal works for me as I use the money to buy things online, such as on ebay. True, cheque payment costs more so they probably ask for a higher payout for that reason.
@danitykane (3183)
• Philippines
2 Jan 10
hi taraelocin, I will definitely choose paypal because I have it and I could easily transfer my funds directly to my bank account. I usually need cash so gift checks and vouchers will definitely make me sad. haha! happy lotting!
2 Jan 10
Understandable. Amazon vouchers are okay as I buy loads of books anyway. But other vouchers can be a pain as I don't necessarily need them.
@kail2001 (249)
• India
2 Jan 10
Hi friend.. My choice is paypal.. Its very easy trusted online money transfer site...
2 Jan 10
It's easy and quick too.
@inlaviola (241)
• Indonesia
2 Jan 10
i will chose paypal because i only have paypal acount. and paypal easy to use. so paypal is the best for me.
2 Jan 10
I think it is my preferred option also.