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Swagbucks Reviews Summary

Swagbucks presents a mixed reputation among its users, with some customers appreciating the variety of ways to earn rewards, such as surveys and games. However, significant concerns dominate the feedback, particularly regarding account deactivations, unresponsive customer service, and delayed payouts. Many users report frustration over not receiving compensation for completed surveys and feeling misled about earning potential. The overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction, with a notable number of users warning others against investing time in the platform due to perceived scams and inadequate support. This suggests a pressing need for the company to enhance its customer service and reliability.

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Florida
1 review
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GiftCard
October 3, 2018

Great survey company, lots of variety and fun challenges each week to keep you engaged and earning points

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
New Jersey
1 review
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Easy to use easy to redeem, easy way to earn giftcards for giving your opinion and watching videos. Manys ways to earn.

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
New York
1 review
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Overall, Swagbucks is fun to use with many interesting ways to earn Swagbucks. They also offer a wide variety of gift cards. However, I've experienced many issues with being awarded for shopping. I'd say it's about a 50/50 chance that I'm awarded Swagbucks after shopping through their site. Unfortunately, I have to say that they fail most often when I make high dollar purchases. Additionally, the app will occasionally refuse to let me sign in the redeem a swag code. I get an unauthorized account message. Contacting Swagbucks when I have not been credited for shopping, providing all the details they request (and the list is long) has thus far been an unsuccessful method for resolving the issue. I simply get a reply that I am not receiving bucks without an explanation. Clearly, they don't care. As a result, I simply do not visit websites where I have been cheated by Swagbucks. My intent is to do a better job of notifying the companies as to the reason why they lost a customer.

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
Florida
1 review
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Amazon $5 Gift Card
October 3, 2018

Everything is great, just wish it was than 3 days to receive it. Thanks Swagbucks for the gift card!

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
Oklahoma
1 review
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While I've had some struggles earning points, even on the slower path (not doing crazy extra work for extra points) I earn decently. My current frustrations stem from the "exclusive" points of late. My fiance is also on Swagbucks, but his phone won't allow for app installation, and we don't have a PC. Since he uses a phone browser that won't allow the Swagbutton installation, he misses out on all the "restricted" points, through no fault of his own! It's frustrating. But, I earn slowly and steadily, and have fun doing so.

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
Kentucky
1 review
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Harder to earn
October 3, 2018

If you shop a lot, it's worth it, but if not, it's almost impossible to get enough for a $5 gift card.

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
Georgia
1 review
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Love it
October 3, 2018

Great and easy way to earn free money it may take some time but just be patient and you will make money

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
Texas
1 review
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The real deal
October 3, 2018

I've been using swagbucks for a few weeks now, and I've already earned $50 in giftcards. You can't make a living with this site, but every little bit helps.

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
Missouri
1 review
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Free money
October 3, 2018

Won't pay the bills but a little extra can't hurt! I could see where a person could easily make 50 or 60 dollars a month. If you have the extra time, I'd say it was worth it.

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
Idaho
1 review
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Overall I enjoy Swagbucks and made a little extra spending money. The tasks are disappointing ~ a lot of work for little earnings. I don't watch the videos anymore as they are the same ones that have been available for the past two months.

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
New Jersey
1 review
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Overall I love swagbucks, I've made over $100 in the past 3 months my only issue is that sometimes surveys don't credit to your account after completing them but it's rare that it happens.

Date of experience: October 2, 2018
Wisconsin
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Several attempts to sign up, then the stupid program does not let me log in. When I try to get another password app indicates it sends me a reset code but never works. KARMA is working for me not letting me access a useless application that just steals your time. Find other options. This garbage sucks

Date of experience: October 1, 2018
Colorado
1 review
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My husband and I don't work - he is retired and I am disabled. We live in a fixed income and there are times when we need something extra but don't have the funds available. That's when Swagbucks gift cards come in handy. I have noticed that it is getting harder and harder to qualify for the surveys, but overall Swagbucks is still the best way to get our extras.

Date of experience: September 30, 2018
Texas
1 review
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I enjoy Swagbucks, but I don't see how people answer SwagIQ questions correctly. Also, I hate the fact that swag codes now expire after so many people redeem them. Even 15 minutes after they are posted, they are used up. Please limit them by 2 hours, not by number of redemptions. Thanks!

Date of experience: September 30, 2018
California
1 review
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Easy extra money
September 30, 2018

I can make the most money from Swagbucks. I've tried and still use some of the at least 40 other money making digital aps/surveys/rebates business but they just don't pay as much.

Date of experience: September 29, 2018
Nebraska
1 review
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I've been a swagbucks follower for a few years now. I enjoyed taking the surveys and shopping online to earn money back. I will say I have trouble with the site due to many pop ups and glitches trying to watch videos or complete surveys. Many times my earnings for shopping online weren't credited to me. The surveys are very long for little earnings sometimes too. Nevertheless, I'll continue my swagbucks adventure and keep trying to earn money.

Date of experience: September 29, 2018
Georgia
1 review
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Amazing site
September 30, 2018

This is a great site where you can earn rewards for watching videos, taking polls, and doing surveys. There's so much more however, and not just what I mentioned. No, I don't like the fact that you get less points, but, if you do the surveys and get approved to actually do one, it's well worth it. The finances won't take place of your job or anything, but the extra finances work when you need gas or groceries, or whatever it is.

Date of experience: September 29, 2018
New Hampshire
1 review
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Great fun
September 30, 2018

It's been great earning extra gifts on here. I'm enjoying the surveys and the opportunity to earn extra cash.

Date of experience: September 29, 2018
Michigan
1 review
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Extra Cash
September 30, 2018

This site can help you earn extra cash to help you pay for a special item or event. Site is easy to use and will take some time to complete some task.

Date of experience: September 29, 2018
Massachusetts
1 review
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I have been using swagbucks to earn extra cash for a while. Watch short videos, take surveys, search the web.

Date of experience: September 29, 2018

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