You can only withdraw Google Opinion Rewards as cash if you use the iPhone or iPad app. On iOS, Google pays you through PayPal automatically once your balance reaches $2, so there’s nothing to tap. On Android, rewards are paid as Google Play credit, which you can spend in the Play Store but can’t move to a bank account, PayPal, or Google Pay.
Here’s how to use your rewards on each platform, when they expire, and what to do if a payment is missing.
How Google Opinion Rewards pays you
| Android | iPhone and iPad | |
|---|---|---|
| How you’re paid | Google Play credit | PayPal |
| Cash out to a bank? | No | Yes, from PayPal |
| Minimum payout | None. Credit is added after each survey. | $2, paid automatically |
| Expiration | Each credit expires 1 year after you earn it | A balance under $2 expires 1 year after your last survey |
Most surveys pay between $0.10 and $1.00, depending on how long they are.
How to get your money on iPhone or iPad (PayPal)
- Install Google Opinion Rewards from the App Store and sign in with your Google Account.
- During setup, enter the email address for your PayPal account.
- Answer surveys when you get a notification. You have 24 hours to respond to each one.
- When your balance reaches $2, Google sends it to PayPal automatically.
- In PayPal, choose Transfer Money or Withdraw to move it to your bank account.
If the email in Opinion Rewards doesn’t match an existing PayPal account, PayPal emails you to claim the payment. You have 30 days to accept it, or it expires. The easiest fix is to use the same email address you use for PayPal.
How to use your rewards on Android (Play credit)
- Open Google Opinion Rewards and check your balance at the top of the home screen.
- Tap the Play Store button, or open the Google Play Store directly.
- Buy an app, game, in-app item, movie, book, or subscription. Your Play balance is used first at checkout.
Make sure you’re signed in to Google Play with the same Google Account you use in Opinion Rewards. Otherwise, the credit won’t show up.
To see your full Play balance, open the Play Store, tap your profile picture, and choose Payments & subscriptions > Payment methods.
Can you turn Google Play credit into cash?
No. Google doesn’t let you withdraw Play balance, send it to another person, or move it to Google Pay or PayPal. Sites and apps that claim to “convert” Play credit into cash are usually scams or break Google Play’s terms. For more on this, see can you transfer Google Play balance to Google Pay.
Good ways to use Play credit instead:
- Pay for Google One storage or YouTube Premium when you subscribe through Google Play.
- Rent or buy movies and TV shows, or buy ebooks and audiobooks.
- Pay for app subscriptions you already have, like a streaming or fitness app billed through Google Play.
If a reward or payment is missing
- Wait a little. Rewards can take a short time to show up after a survey.
- Check the account. On Android, the Play Store must use the same Google Account as Opinion Rewards. On iPhone, confirm your PayPal email in the app’s settings.
- Check PayPal for an unclaimed payment if you used an email that isn’t linked to PayPal.
- Check your balance. iPhone payments only go out once you reach $2.
- Contact support. Use the help or feedback option in the app’s menu, or visit the Opinion Rewards Help Center.
Tips to earn more
- Turn on notifications for the app so you don’t miss surveys. They expire after 24 hours.
- Answer honestly and consistently. Inconsistent answers can mean fewer surveys.
- Allow the app to use your location if you’re comfortable with it. Some surveys ask about places you’ve visited.
- In the US, invite friends using Android. You each get $0.50 for a valid referral.
Frequently asked questions
Can Android users get PayPal payments?
Generally no. Android rewards are paid as Google Play credit. PayPal payouts are for the iPhone and iPad app.
How long does it take to reach $2?
It depends on how many surveys you get. Some people get several a week and others get one every few weeks. You can’t request more surveys.
Do Google Play credits expire?
Yes. Each Opinion Rewards credit expires one year after the day you earned it, so spend older credit first.
Is Google Opinion Rewards legit?
Yes. It’s an official app run by Google. Payouts are small, though, so think of it as a way to cover the occasional app or rental rather than a source of income.
Kermit Matthews is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with more than a decade of experience writing technology guides. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science and has spent much of his professional career in IT management.
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