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Paid surveys with a simple points wallet.
Hiving is a paid survey site. You fill in your profile, receive surveys that may suit you and earn Hiving Points when you successfully complete them.
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QUICK FACTS
The key details at a glance.
Best for
Traditional paid surveys
Rewards
PayPal or Amazon
Redeem from
4,000 points
Survey length
About 3–35 minutes
WHAT IS HIVING?
A simple way to understand it.
The points system is straightforward: Hiving currently allows redemptions from 4,000 points and lists PayPal and Amazon as its reward routes.
HOW IT WORKS
5 simple steps to get started
Here is what you actually need to do.
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Complete your profile
Add accurate information so survey invitations can be matched to your age, location and other relevant details.
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Open survey invitations
Check the surveys offered to you and take part when the topic and time suit you.
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Earn Hiving Points
Points are added for completed surveys. The amount can vary with the length of the study.
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Convert your points
Once you reach the published threshold, choose an available PayPal or Amazon redemption from your member area.
READY TO GIVE HIVING A GO?
Start with the basics, then keep checking back.
Keep your profile up to date and take the surveys that fit your time. If the current invitations are a poor match, leave them and check again later.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What to expect in practice
Hiving says its surveys can range from about 3 to 35 minutes. You can still be screened out if a study needs a different profile or its quota is already full.
Hiving currently publishes a 4,000-point redemption threshold. Its FAQ lists PayPal and Amazon as the available conversion options. Survey volume will vary.
EARNDECK'S TAKE
The good bits — and a few things to know
● What we like
- ✓The redemption threshold is clearly published.
- ✓PayPal and Amazon are familiar reward choices.
- ✓The panel explains why screen-outs can happen.
● Things to know
- ×Some surveys can be quite long.
- ×You can still be screened out after starting the qualifying questions.
- ×Survey supply depends on your profile and current research needs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hiving FAQs
How do Hiving rewards work?
Completed surveys add Hiving Points to your account.
When can I redeem?
Hiving currently publishes a minimum of 4,000 points for a conversion.
What can I redeem for?
Hiving currently lists PayPal and Amazon.
How long do surveys take?
Hiving says survey length can range from about 3 to 35 minutes.
Why was I screened out?
The study may already have enough people like you, or your profile may not match the audience it needs.
Do Hiving points expire?
Hiving's current FAQ says its points do not have a time limit.
FANCY GIVING HIVING A TRY?
TRY HIVING
Build the points steadily rather than forcing every survey.
Join, keep your profile accurate and use Hiving when a suitable invitation appears.