As a location independent nomad, I'm always looking for new and creative ways to earn cash online. And I ALWAYS tell others who are hoping to become location independent that one of the most important things you can do is diversify your income streams. Using Swagbucks to earn cash online in my spare time is my new favorite way to do this.
Swagbucks is a rewards program that allows you to earn gift cards that can be redeemed at many of your favorite stores, or transferred directly into your PayPal account as cash! They have even partnered with certain airlines and travel booking sites to allow you to earn gift cards that can be put directly toward your travel expenses.
Sounds pretty perfect, right?
It's incredibly easy to set up an account and get started earning points (referred to as SB) right away, for doing simple tasks like watching videos, taking daily polls, responding to surveys, playing games, and shopping (in fact, I'm watching videos and earning SB as I write this!).
So, in the simplest sense, it's earning cash for doing the things you already do online.
Earning extra cash online with a rewards program like Swagbucks is a great idea for anyone who wants to:
- Start saving money to put toward a travel goal Create a new income stream as a digital nomad Pay down your debt faster Get paid for the things you do online already Have more money for the little luxury items you usually feel guilty buying Earn extra money for any reason!
Unlike some of the other rewards websites I've seen, Swagbucks doesn't feel spammy at all. You won't be in constant battle against unwanted popups, and the dashboard is clean and easy to navigate.
They'll walk you through the points earning process when you first register, making sure you know exactly how to find the right opportunities for you. You can also install the Swagbucks browser plugin which will alert you to earning possibilities anytime you're browsing the internet (and you'll earn points just for installing it).
There are also opportunities to enter sweepstakes for big cash prizes and cool products.
Some of the major retailers you can earn gift cards for include:
And many more!
Some of the travel brands you can redeem your points with include:
- Hotels. com Hyatt Hotels Southwest Airlines Royal Caribbean Cruises Celebrity Cruises
If you're feeling magnanimous, you can donate your SB to one of Swagbucks' charity partners, including:
- charity: water UNICEF The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Wounded Warrior Project The Humane Society Action Against Hunger Save the Children
And more!
Finally, if you simply want your payout in cash to spend on whatever you please, you can redeem your SB for a Visa cash card or transfer your balance to your PayPal account.
