
PayMyThoughts
A research community by TrustSample
Make your point of view count.
Join online research opportunities that may match your profile and interests.
- Free to join
- Your choice
- Rewards vary





How it works, from sign-up to reward.

- 01
Create your account
Share the basics about yourself.
- 02
Complete your profile
Accurate details help with relevant matching.
- 03
Receive invitations
Opportunities depend on eligibility and research demand.
- 04
Take the survey
Choose the studies that work for you.
- 05
Receive your reward
Qualifying completed activities receive the applicable reward.
Research starts with everyday life.
The things you use, do and enjoy can all shape a research study.

At home
- Products & services
- Everyday life

Online
- Technology
- Shopping
- Finance

Out in the world
- Travel
- Entertainment
- Food & drink
Before you choose, know the details.
- Fit
- Your profile and a study’s requirements help determine eligibility.
- Choice
- Participation is voluntary. You decide which opportunities work for you.
- Reward
- Rewards and terms vary by study and apply to eligible completed activities.
Your membership, on your terms.
- Free to join
- There is no fee to create a PayMyThoughts membership.
- Your information matters
- Participant information helps support relevant matching and research quality.
- Your time is yours
- You can choose whether to take part when an invitation arrives.
Questions, answered.
Is it free to join PayMyThoughts?
Yes. There is no fee to create a PayMyThoughts membership.
How many surveys will I receive?
There is no guaranteed number of survey invitations. Opportunities depend on your profile, location, eligibility and current research demand.
How much can I earn?
Rewards vary by study and are determined according to the requirements and length of each research project. There is no guaranteed income.
Why was I screened out of a survey?
Many research studies require specific types of participants. You may not qualify based on your answers, or the required quota may already have been filled.
Do I have to participate in every survey?
No. Participation is voluntary. You can choose whether to participate when you receive an invitation.
How do you use my information?
Information from registration and research participation may be used to determine eligibility, match you with appropriate research opportunities, administer participation and rewards, and maintain research quality. Read the Privacy Policy.
Can I leave the panel?
Yes. You can choose to discontinue your participation subject to the applicable account and privacy procedures.
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