Have you heard of Amazon Shopper Panel, the elusive, invite-only data sharing app from Amazon themselves? If not, you’re certainly not alone. It has thousands of users, yet oddly isn’t talked about very often – despite it being an easy, credible way to earn an easy £5 or more every month.
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First thing’s first… what is Amazon Shopper Panel?
Amazon Shopper Panel is a rewards program that allows you to earn money by participating in data collection, uploading receipts, and completing surveys. It’s designed to help Amazon understand shopping trends and improve their services, and in return, you get to earn some extra cash.
How to join Amazon Shopper Panel
This is the major downside… it’s an invite-only app, and the waitlist can be long. Amazon let people in based on demographics, so there’s no guessing when you’ll be accepted onto the panel. From memory, I was on the waitlist for the best part of a year before I was accepted. That may be off-putting, but the waitlist will only grow as more and more people discover the panel – so sign up asap to cut down your waiting time!
3 ways to earn Amazon Shopper Panel gift cards:
1. Share your data
When you opt into Amazon Shopper Panel, you agree to share data on your purchases made on Amazon and other websites. This participation earns you a base amount of £2 per month regardless of what else you take part in. This data is used by Amazon to understand purchasing patterns and improve their services.
2. Take part in surveys
There are occasional opportunities to take part in surveys offered by various brands selling on Amazon. Each survey tends to contain just a couple of questions, and pay around 50-£1 per survey, so it’s a great way to boost your monthly earnings. Sadly, there tend to only be a couple – if that – each month, and you don’t always get notified even if you have your device notifications turn on. I recommend manually checking the survey tab every few days just to check you haven’t missed any.
3. Upload receipts
Receipt sharing is a separate component from the data sharing and surveys, which sadly requires a second waitlist to join simply due to the number of people wanting to take part. Once you’re enrolled, you can upload up to 10 eligible receipts per month to earn an extra £5.
How do you get paid?
Unlike other survey sites, you can’t withdraw whenever you choose. Amazon Shopper Panel is linked to your Amazon UK account, and they automatically transfer your earnings on the first of every month to your Amazon account in the form of a gift card. This won’t appeal to those who prefer PayPal payments as they please, but I personally think it’s a great little surprise when you see the money has appeared in your Amazon account overnight!
How much can you earn?
As standard, you’ll earn £7 per month if you opt in to data sharing, and have been lucky enough to have been accepted onto the receipt-sharing section of the panel. The £2 you’ll earn from data-sharing is automatic, but to earn your maximum £5 from receipt-sharing, you’ll need to manually upload ten eligible receipts. On top of this, you may earn an extra pound or two from surveys in a good month. It doesn’t sound like much, but over the course of a year, that’s a good chunk you can have saved for Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, or your Christmas spends.
Quick tips to maximise your earnings
1. Stay active
To maximise your earnings, make sure you’re regularly participating in data sharing and uploading your receipts. The more active you are, the more you can potentially earn. Given how sought-after a space on the panel is, you could find yourself removed due to inactivity, so make sure you take part to keep your space.
2. Join the waitlist for receipt-sharing
If you’re not yet enrolled in the receipt-sharing program, join the waitlist as soon as possible. Once accepted, you’ll be able to start uploading receipts for your biggest boost to your Amazon Shopper Panel gift cards.
3. Complete all available surveys
Keep an eye out for survey opportunities. They may not be available all the time, but completing them when offered will boost your monthly earnings.
4. Organise your receipts
To make receipt uploading easier, make sure you know which stores are and aren’t eligible on the programme. Keep your receipts organised and ready to upload, and remember to upload all ten so you’re not losing out.
Conclusion
Amazon Shopper Panel is a great app to have in your money-making toolkit, and an easy way to earn a few extra pounds each month. Make sure to download the app and sign up for the Amazon Shopper Panel waitlist to get accepted onto the panel as soon as possible!
