Ipsos iSay provides an easy way to make money online by completing surveys, but don't expect it to make you rich.
Ipsos iSay is a legit online survey site where you can make money by completing surveys. After using the platform myself, I found it easy to sign up and answer survey questions in return for reward points, which can then be redeemed for cash via PayPal, gift cards, prepaid cards and charitable donations.
However, it took me almost two hours to meet the minimum withdrawal requirement of 500 points, which typically only equates to $5, depending on the reward. So, if you go in expecting coffee money rather than rent money, it can be worth your time.
Ipsos iSay is an online platform where Canadians can earn reward points by completing online surveys. The points you earn can then be redeemed for cash via PayPal or for a range of gift cards, prepaid cards and charitable donations.
Each point is worth 1 cent, so you can typically redeem 500 points for a $5 gift card. However, the number of points needed varies depending on the reward. For example, PayPal cash requires more points to cover transfer fees, while charitable donations to the Ipsos Foundation require fewer. Gift cards are available for Amazon.ca, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, virtual Visa prepaid cards and more.
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Yes. Ipsos iSay is run by market research firm Ipsos. Founded in 1975, Ipsos is one of the world’s largest global market research companies.
Ipsos iSay has millions of members in over 50 countries around the world and more than 56,000 Trustpilot reviews. And, I tested the platform myself until I reached the minimum withdrawal and cashed out a $5 Amazon gift card.
To sign up for Ipsos iSay, you must:
There are a few different ways to make money online with Ipsos iSay, and I tested them all.
"I signed up for Ipsos iSay, downloaded the app and completed surveys at different times of the day to see how the process worked. Each survey has an estimated duration and the number of points you’ll earn when you complete it.
Once I selected a survey, I had to answer a few pre-screening questions to determine if I fit the target demographic. If I didn’t qualify, a message popped up saying I wasn’t eligible, but five points would be credited to my account. I’d say I was disqualified from roughly 30–40% of surveys. I liked that I still got credited for the pre-screening questions, but answering them sometimes took just as long as completing short, 5- to 10-minute surveys.
The estimated completion times were generally accurate (give or take 10 minutes), but the progress bar at the top of the screen didn’t always reflect reality. In many surveys, the bar didn’t move as progress depended on my answers. For example, I had to answer a survey about what I ate for dinner the night before, then answer questions about each ingredient in my meal. Since I had a fairly elaborate dinner with 10+ ingredients, the survey took me longer than it would for someone with a simpler meal and the progress bar just jumped from 0% to 100% after I answered the last question.
Overall, my experience with Ipsos iSay was straightforward and user-friendly, but I’m not sure it was worth my time. I only earned $5 after two hours of answering surveys, so this platform is best suited for earning small rewards rather than a meaningful income."
Customer feedback on Trustpilot for Ipsos iSay is generally quite positive. People who leave positive feedback mention factors like the ease of completing surveys and redeeming rewards and the flexibility of being able to earn a little extra spending money in their spare time. Those who post negative reviews complain about being screened out of surveys, having their account terminated and experiencing difficulty claiming rewards.
On the Better Business Bureau, however, Ipsos iSay only has one negative review but nine complaints in the past three years. Most of these complaints relate to accounts being suspended or terminated without prior notice, with users reporting that they were unable to cash out the reward points remaining in their accounts.
| Trustpilot reviews | 4.1/5 based on over 56,000 reviews |
| BBB reviews (Ipsos) | 1/5 based on 1 review |
| BBB rating (Ipsos) | F |
| BBB accreditation (Ipsos) | No |
As of March 3, 2025
Reddit users offer mixed feedback for Ipsos iSay, as is the case for several other online survey platforms. Some users comment that Ipsos iSay is a legit platform that provides a real way to make a little extra money online. However, Redditors also point out that rewards for completing surveys are small, and some users complain about being screened out of surveys or having their accounts terminated.
Ipsos iSay says it adheres to strict privacy and data protection policies to keep your personal information safe. Your survey responses and personal data are sent over a secure, SSL-encrypted connection, and your personal details are never shared with anyone outside of Ipsos without your consent. Ipsos also says it has regular internal and external information security audits.
Ipsos is certified in compliance with the requirements of the International Standards for Information Security ISO 27001; Market, Opinion and Social Research ISO 20252 and Quality Management ISO 9001.
Finally, you have the freedom to opt out whenever you want and request that your information be deleted.
The initial sign-up for Ipsos iSay only took me 5 minutes, but completing the necessary profile surveys took around 10 to 15 minutes. Here’s how you can sign up and get started on Ipsos iSay:
You can download the Ipsos iSay app on the Apple App Store or Google Play. With it, you can:
I found the app a bit slow, and I came across one survey that could only be completed on the desktop site, but it was convenient for on-the-go use. That being said, you can’t spin the Daily Prize Wheel on the app, so you may still want to log on to the desktop site each day.
You can redeem your Ipsos points by logging in to your account and selecting the Rewards tab at the top of the page. Click on the reward you want to view its full details and redeem your points. You should receive the reward in your email instantly. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder. If it’s not there, contact customer support.
Completing surveys through Ipsos iSay is a legitimate way to make money online. I found it easy to sign up, complete surveys and redeem my reward points for an Amazon gift card, but it won’t make you rich. It took me two hours to earn enough points for a $5 gift card, so it’s best suited for earning a little extra cash in your spare time rather than replacing a regular income.