RETAIL MAXIM

SELF EMPLOYED

CLAIM FOR ALL EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CASH by BANK TRANSFER

Assignments are usually offered by phone or text and you’re required to fill in an online questionnaire or relay your findings over the phone after your visit. You can expect to shop high street stores, fast food restaurants, exam centres and even the hairdressers! The pay is quite reasonable and you can claim for additional expenses! Payment is made directly into your bank account monthly. click here Please note: They are particularly appealing for male and female 18-21 year olds! If that's you, please use this special sign up link quoting "5290" in the Shopper's Referral Code box. click here

GAP BUSTER

SELF EMPLOYED

NO CLAIM FOR EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CASH by BANK TRANSFER

You can book your own assignments using their online booking system, you can also reschedule your assignments, see your assignment history, as well as complete your reports and undergo online training all on their website. You can expect to receive ‘shops’ for petrol stations, fast food restaurants, high street stores and more. Unfortunately, some of the pay rates for Gap Buster jobs are not very high and sometimes non-existent! You can’t claim for any additional expenses, though you are normally reimbursed for any purchases (barely though!). However, the amount of work this site offers and the regularity of the work available per month makes this one worth signing up for because as we all know – it all adds up! You will need to scan or fax ALL receipts for jobs and check the site regularly for new jobs. Payment is made directly to your bank account monthly. They also run competitions/additional incentives every now and again. click here

TNS GLOBAL

PAYE

CAN CLAIM FOR SOME EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CASH by BANK TRANSFER

You can book your own assignments using their online booking system. You can expect overnight stays in top hotels with an allowance for food & drink plus you get to use all the hotels facilities – all for free! You don't always get paid to do these jobs – its usually just full reimbursement. There are also the regular types of mystery shopping jobs: supermarkets, fast food restaurants, test drives and high street stores. You will need to check the site regularly for new jobs. The pay for some jobs is not great but you will be reimbursed for any purchases and you can sometimes claim for additional expenses. Payment is made directly into your bank account monthly. TNS are particularly keen to employ more Male shoppers! click here

RETAIL EYES

SELF EMPLOYED

NO CLAIM FOR EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CASH BY BANK TRANSFER

You can book jobs using their online booking system and can expect to visit pubs, restaurants, fast food outlets, places of interest and high street stores. The pay is not great but you are reimbursed for any purchases though they do not pay any additional expenses. Payment is made directly into your bank account. Don't forget to check the site regularly for new jobs. When applying please type in "beckie" when asked who recommended you. Many thanks. click here Shoppers from Ireland please register via email at ireland@retaileyes.co.uk
Update! Retail Eyes are looking for people who would like to complete assignments in Nightclubs! Just sign up using above link! (Added 06/09)

GRG RESEARCH

SELF EMPLOYED

NO CLAIM FOR EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CASH by BANK TRANSFER

Assignments are usually offered by email or telephone & results returned by post or email. You can expect to visit banks, betting shops and more. The pay is quite good and purchases will be reimbursed, but you can’t claim additional expenses. Pay is made directly into your bank account monthly and expenses are paid in a separate transaction into your bank account a couple of weeks sooner. click here

ABA COUNTER INTELLIGENCE

SELF EMPLOYED

NO CLAIM FOR EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CASH or CHEQUE

There are separate application forms for ABA's clients! You can book your own assignments using their online booking systems and results can be returned via the web too. You may also be offered work by phone or email. The pay is quite good but they do not pay any additional expenses and reimbursements are not normally made, so you will have to return the goods for a refund if you don't wish to keep them. Payment is made either in cash or by cheque usually within a couple of weeks of completion. You can expect to ‘shop’ department stores and high street chain stores. Check the sites regularly for new jobs. click here 1  click here 2  click here 3  click here 4  click here 5  click here 6

REACT  

PAYE

CLAIM FOR ALL EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CASH by BANK TRANSFER

Assignments are normally offered by phone and results handwritten and returned by post. This one pays about average. You will be reimbursed and you can claim all additional expenses. You can expect to visit the cinema and various high street stores. Payment is made directly into your bank account monthly. click here

E DIGITAL RESEARCH

SELF EMPLOYED

CLAIM FOR SOME EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CHEQUE

(Aka E Mystery Shopper) You can book your own assignments using their online booking system. You can expect a variety of work opportunities including: reviewing websites, mystery caller jobs, focus groups and online and offline mystery shopping! Payment is made by cheque on a monthly basis when you have earned a minimum of £15. Check the site regularly for new jobs. click here

MARKET CHECKER

SELF EMPLOYED

CLAIM FOR SOME EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CHEQUE

NEW! Assignments are offered by email. You can expect to shop mainly automotive and leisure outlets. The pay (on a self-employed basis) is very reasonable and on some jobs you can claim expenses. Payment is made by cheque when you have completed an assignment. Shoppers from Eire are paid via PayPal. click here (Added 13/07)

CSR

SELF EMPLOYED

NO CLAIM FOR EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CHEQUE

This is a fairly new company that I have just signed up for and just received my first job! You will be contacted when they have suitable assignments based on your profile. You can expect to do mystery visits, mystery calling and dead letter box jobs. Payment is made by cheque. click here

BAI

SELF EMPLOYED

NO CLAIM FOR EXPENSES

PAYS BY: PAYPAL

(Aka Bare Associates International). This site is US based, but has regular job opportunities in the UK. You can expect to shop designer and top brand stores, exam centres, car showrooms and events as well as take part in the occasional dead letter box drops! Book your own assignments using their online booking system. Check the site regularly for new jobs. Please note: Payment can be in Euros or in US Dollars paid into your PayPal account. BAI particularly require more male mystery shoppers! If you would like me to refer you personally just email me at ilovefreebiesuk@hotmail.com stating your full name, or if you prefer click here

CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVES

N/A

SELF EMPLOYED

CLAIM FOR SOME EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CHEQUE

NEW! Assignments are offered by phone. You can expect to shop high street stores, estate agents & service organisations. This company also offer video and recorded telephone work (training & equipment provided), as well as home-based and online mystery shops! The pay (on a self-employed basis) is very reasonable and on some jobs you can claim expenses. Payment is made by cheque within 14 days of completion. click here (Added 14/08)

ABA RESEARCH

SELF EMPLOYED

NO CLAIM FOR EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CHEQUE, GIFT VOUCHERS

When you sign up to ABA Research you are signing up to the parent company of ABA Counter Intelligence (above). Here you will eligible to receive different opportunities to those listed above. You may also receive an invitation by email from time to time, asking your permission to use your address as a dead letter box drop, for which you can earn gift vouchers each time. Occasionally, you may also receive other adhoc mystery shopping jobs. click here

GFK/NOP

NOT A MEMBER

PAYE

NO CLAIM FOR EXPENSES

PAYS BY: CASH BY BANK TRANSFER

This company are seeking shoppers that fit specific descriptions. They ONLY need Males aged 18+, Females aged 18 - 25, Male or Female glasses or contact lens wearers aged 18+. There are also some other criteria which you must fill, such as your location before you can process an application. Payment (PAYE) is average and is paid monthly directly into a bank account. Please note: I am not eligible to join this company as I don't fit the above criteria, but I know them to be a reputable company which is why I have added this one to the site. click here