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Canadian panel comparison

Paid surveys in Canada: the panels that actually accept you

Most paid-survey lists are written for the United States, so half the panels on them reject a Canadian signup at the registration step. These 10 name Canada in their own published terms.

Sources last checked: September 14, 2026

Dollar amounts are shown as each provider publishes them, in US dollars unless the provider states another currency.

Panels open to Canada

Rewards are paid in whatever currency the provider publishes, which is not always Canadian dollars. Check the redemption screen before you assume a threshold converts the way you expect.

PanelPublished payCash-out floorPayout speed
Survey Junkie4.2$0.50 – $3.00 (50 – 300 points)$5.00 (500 points)See Survey Junkie's current cash-out terms
Pinecone Research4.0Per survey — exact dollar rate not published by Pinecone$10 (from Pinecone's FAQ)Immediate — credited to your account after each survey
Ipsos i-Say4.045 – 300 points (about $0.45 – $3.00 at roughly 1 cent per point)$5.00 (500 points)See Ipsos iSay's current cash-out terms
Branded Surveys3.9$0.50 – $5.00 (50 – 500 points)$5.00 (500 points)See Branded Surveys' current cash-out terms
Swagbucks3.8$0.35 – $2.50 (35 – 250 SB)$3.00 (300 SB) PayPal / gift cardSee Swagbucks' current cash-out terms
MyPoints3.610 – 300 points (~$0.06 – $2.00)$3.00 for the first gift cardSee MyPoints' current cash-out terms
Unlock Surveys3.5Not published by the providerSet by the reward catalog; not published as a single figureSee Unlock Surveys' current cash-out terms
Toluna3.31,500 – 50,000 points (~$0.30 – $6.00)Varies by reward, from ~$10 equivalentSee Toluna's current cash-out terms
Product Report Card3.1$0.50 – $300 advertised, with the high end reserved for long studiesNot published by the providerNot published by the provider
Tellwut3.0Points per poll; the provider publishes no per-survey dollar figureSet by the rewards catalog — the lowest listed cards are $10Not published by the provider

Survey Junkie

Consumer survey panel

No offer wall, no clutter — just surveys, with a relatively low published redemption threshold among consumer panels.

Countries named in its terms: US, CA, AU

Read the Survey Junkie review

Pinecone Research

Consumer survey panel

An invitation-only panel known for product testing. Pinecone’s FAQ confirms a $10 redemption minimum, gift-card payouts and immediate reward credit after each survey.

Countries named in its terms: US, CA, UK, DE, FR

Read the Pinecone Research review

Ipsos i-Say

Consumer survey panel

Backed by one of the world’s largest research firms — the provider publishes regular survey availability, with a low $5 cash-out.

Countries named in its terms: US, CA, UK, and most of Europe

Read the Ipsos i-Say review

Branded Surveys

Consumer survey panel

Mid-market pay lifted by a loyalty tier system that may increase rewards for eligible active members; requirements and value can change.

Countries named in its terms: US, CA, UK

Read the Branded Surveys review

Might accept you — worth trying

These operate in more markets than they list by name, so eligibility is decided at signup rather than published in advance.

Closed to Canada

Listed so you do not waste a signup. We still review them, because they are worth knowing about if you move or travel.

How to read a country list

  • A panel that names your country in its terms will still profile you into its Canadian sample, which is smaller than its US sample. Fewer surveys reach you, so run several panels rather than one.
  • Thresholds published in dollars are redeemed in dollars on most panels even when you are outside the United States. Currency conversion is applied by the payment method, not the panel.
  • Gift-card catalogs are country-specific. A panel with a strong US catalog can have a thin one in Canada, which matters more than the headline pay rate.
  • Tax treatment of survey rewards differs by country. Nothing on this site is tax advice — check with your own tax authority.