Yes, you can take paid surveys in the US and cash out as an Amazon gift card. On JOYT you can cash out from $5, and a 10-minute survey pays at least $0.50. So your first gift card takes about ten completed surveys of that length.
This guide explains what surveys pay, how the Amazon gift card cash-out works, and why it takes longer than you might expect.
The numbers at a glance
- Lowest cash-out
- $5
- Highest single cash-out
- $100
- Ways to cash out
- PayPal, gift card, Amazon gift card
- Pay for a 10-minute survey
- at least $0.50
- Pending period for new rewards
- 28 to 56 days
- Cost to join
- free, no card details
What a survey pays
Every invitation shows the reward before you start, so you can skip any survey that isn't worth your time. Longer surveys pay more. These are the lowest rewards for US surveys by length:
| Survey length | Lowest reward |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 minutes | $0.16 |
| 3 to 5 minutes | $0.29 |
| 6 to 7 minutes | $0.39 |
| 8 to 10 minutes | $0.50 |
| 11 to 15 minutes | $0.61 |
| 16 to 23 minutes | $0.68 |
| 24 to 25 minutes | $0.74 |
| 26 to 33 minutes | $0.78 |
Some surveys pay more than these minimums. None pay less.
How the Amazon gift card cash-out works
- Complete surveys until your available balance reaches $5.
- Open Rewards in your account and choose Amazon gift card.
- Pick an amount between $5 and $100.
- Your gift card code appears in your account. Add it to your Amazon account to use it.
Your rewards and cash-outs are run by Cint, the market research technology company that supplies JOYT's surveys. If a code doesn't show, our rewards help page explains what to check.
Why your first gift card takes a while
New rewards stay pending for 28 to 56 days while Cint checks survey quality. You can only cash out rewards once they are available. Members with Priority Status skip this wait.
Many surveys also end after a few questions, because the researcher is looking for a different profile. Those screen-outs are not paid. When it happens, JOYT looks for another survey for you, up to six times. Our guide on why you get screened out explains how to keep it to a minimum.
Together, these mean most new members wait one to two months before their first gift card. That's normal, not a sign something is wrong.
Amazon gift card or PayPal?
Choose an Amazon gift card if you shop on Amazon anyway. Choose PayPal if you want cash you can spend anywhere. Both start at $5. Bank transfer isn't available in the US.
Is it worth it?
Surveys won't replace an income. They suit people who like giving their opinion and want small, regular gift cards for things they'd buy anyway. For realistic monthly numbers, read how much paid surveys pay.
FAQ
Do I need to pay or give card details to join?
No. JOYT is free, and we never ask for card details.
Can I get a $5 Amazon gift card?
Yes. $5 is the lowest Amazon gift card cash-out.
How long until I can cash out?
New rewards are pending for 28 to 56 days. After that, you can cash out as soon as your available balance reaches $5.
Is JOYT legit?
JOYT is run by Civitas, based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Surveys come from market research companies through Cint. Read are paid surveys legit? for how to check any survey site.