Here's How it Works:
You begin by picking an incentive site and completing a (usually) short and painless one-time online registration form on your selected incentive site. These registration form asks you basic information such as your name, address, email address, telephone number, etc., and other information relating to where and how you would like to get paid (this information is also used for verification purposes.)
I highly recommend that you fill in all fields on the form being as specific and accurate as you can because your membership is subject to the accuracy of the information you provide, crucial information will be verified (see below), using fake information here may subject you to penalties such as eventual sudden unexpected forfeiture of pay and banishment from the site, and last (but not least) this is the information they will use to process your payments.
Once you submit the registration form the incentive site will usually go through some basic verification procedures attempting to verify that you are who you say you are in order to protect their sponsors (the advertisers) from fraud in the form of members creating multiple account aliases (attempting to double-dip on proceeds by submitting fake information.)
The verification usually involves the site sending an email to the email address asking you to click on the provided link in order to verify that it is indeed a valid email address that is yours. Most sites nowadays have also implemented a telephone number verification procedure that will actually call you on the phone number you provided using an automated script that will assign you a numeric code that you must type into an appropriate box on the web site in order to verify that the phone number is valid and yours.
Once you complete the quick registration and painless verification procedures you will be accepted as a full fledged member of the incentive site and you are ready to start earning cash and prizes (Yay!)
If you are interested in receiving your money earned from cash incentive sites fast I would suggest that you sign up with the following online payment processing services (unless you are happy waiting for a check or money order to be delivered to you via the United States Postal Service ("snail mail".)
PAYMENT PROCESSORS:
PayPal:
I would highly suggest that you register for a totally free PayPal account (if you don't already have one) so that you can receive prompt and convenient payment:
PayPal is like an online bank (but not) where you can send, receive money online, and a whole bunch of other options. I consider PayPal (owned by eBay) an extremely trustworthy service. PayPal goes way back to the inception of the internet and has become one of the webs most valuable resources.
When presented with a choice of account type - personal, premier, or business (all of which are free) - I would highly suggest selecting premier or business (personal accounts are limited to only a handful of transactions per year.)
Once you have your free PayPal account open and verified and you have been a PayPal member in good standing for at least 60 days you may also want to request a PayPal Debit Card that can be used as a MasterCard credit/debit card anywhere (even online) or you can trot down to your local ATM and take out your cash immediately.
If you have a business or aspire to own a business then you may want to open up a PayPal Business Account:
Revolution Money Exchange:
Another way to send and receive money to make sure that you have all bases covered in receiving your payments fast is Revolution Money Exchange.
Money Exchange is the FREE, easy and secure way to send and receive money online between accountholders - FREE to register for an account - FREE to transfer money to and from your bank account.
Money Exchange accounts are issued by First Bank & Trust, Brookings, SD, Member FDIC and part of the Fishback Financial Corporation.
Access your available Money Exchange funds anywhere Revolution Card is accepted. They’re adding retail locations everyday.
Easy four minute application (FDIC insured account)Revolution Money Exchange occasionally has been known to add $25 to new accounts as an incentive to sign up. Also, you can earn $10 per referral for referring friends once you have an account. They aim to be a better alternative to PayPal.
HSBC Direct Online Savings 3.25% APY*. No fees and no minimums. Access your account anytime.
HSBC Direct Online provides you with easy to obtain and access online accounts that allow you the option of direct deposit for receiving payments direct to your account. HSBC Direct Online Savings lets you get to your cash anytime, while growing it faster.
Your savings will grow with:
- 3.25% APY* - One of the highest savings rate in the country.
- No monthly fees.
- No minimum balance requirement.
When you open an account, you
- Only have to put $1 in to start.
- Don't have to open a checking account with HSBC.
- Will manage your account on HSBCdirect.com instead of at a branch.
Manage your account by
- Depositing or withdrawing at any HSBC ATM in the U.S.
- Sending your deposit by mail.
- Transferring funds online to and from your other bank accounts.
And, feel good about it
- Your money's FDIC-insured to the maximum permitted by law.
- You'll be banking in a secure online environment.
- Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine named HSBC Direct “Best Online Savings Account” in 2006.
Online Payment Account
- Pay electronically, it's fast & efficient
- Send one-time or recurring payments
- Debit Card allows purchasing & easy access to more than 395,000 ATMs nationwide
Easy Online Banking
- Transfer money between accounts
- Set up direct deposit to help grow your money faster
- Get control with 24/7 online access for managing your money
AUTOMATIC FORM ENTRY TOOLS:
I would highly suggest that you obtain some sort of automatic form entry tool:
RoboForm:
Roboform is the top-rated Password Manager and Web Form Filler that completely
automates password entering and form filling. RoboForm was named PC Magazine
Editor's Choice, and CNET Download.com's Software of the Year.
Google ToolBar:
The free Google Toolbar combines many features useful to the incentive site member. It combines an automatic form entry tool, a decent popup blocker, and other nice features.
"AutoFill -- Tired of typing in your address and credit card information every time you shop online? AutoFill makes shopping a breeze by enabling you to fill out web forms with a single click. Just enter your info once in the Toolbar's Options dialog box and you're ready for an online shopping spree. (Note: your credit card info stays password-protected.)"
It also has a handy popup/pop under blocker to avoid confusion and keep you on track while completing surveys and offers.
Notice methods of referring your friends and get paid!:
Most of the sites I list here have some method of gaining credit for referring your friends, co-workers, and complete strangers to their site. Look for your personal "referral link" and pass it on be promoting it on forum sites, blogs, and your own web site(s) (when the other person clicks on your link and signs up, you get the credit.) If you are a web site owner you can make extra money by advertising these sites using an "affiliate program".
