21 Reliable Apps And Services You Can Use To Earn Money, Cashback, And Other Rewards

Do you need more money? Who doesn’t, right? After pondering my own sad financial predicament over lunch at the mamak, I decided to go online to look for ways to make (and save) money. Here are the apps and services I found that earn you money, cashback, and other cool rewards:

8Share is a Malaysian social reward network that rewards social media users who love sharing cool stuff on social media. When you join this private rewards club, you just need to share interesting content (also known as ‘Specials’) from its site on the timeline of your social media account. You earn money and/or points when your friends/followers on social media check out the Specials you share. 

8Share also hosts monthly giveaways where you can win money, and prizes like gadgets and vouchers. Joining 8Share is completely free, and payment is processed twice a month via bank transfer. You can request to cash out your money once you’ve reached the minimum cash out amount of RM50 (or RM10 within your first 30 days of signing up).

8Share is our sister product, so you can definitely count on it!

Requirement: 

A Malaysian bank account 

Payment/Rewards: 

Up to RM10 per cash Special 

Bonus Points (to redeem merchandise/gift cards/vouchers/etc.) 

Download 8Share on iTunes and Google Play Store.

ShopBack is an e-commerce site that allows you to get a certain percentage of your money back (also known as Cashback on their site) when you shop online. Their list of merchants include Lazada, Zalora, Sephora, Grab, Expedia, Malaysia Airlines, and more! ShopBack also offers a wide range of promo codes and online vouchers from a variety of merchants – fashion, food, travel, and so on.

To get Cashback when you shop online, just shop through the ShopBack website, app, or Google Chrome extension button. Click on any store on ShopBack, get redirected to the store’s website, shop as usual, and get Cashback in your ShopBack account! You can cash out your money once you’ve reached the minimum Redeemable Cashback amount of RM10.00. Pretty easy, right?

If you’re an online shopaholic, you know where to go. 😉

Requirement: 

A Malaysian bank account 

Payment/Rewards: 

Cashback 

Promo codes and online vouchers 

Download ShopBack on iTunes and Google Play Store. 

Get the ShopBack Cashback Buddy Google Chrome extension button.

Netizen Testing is a service that allows you to earn money through usability testing – a method used to evaluate how easy a website is to use by testing said website on a user. As a Netizen Testing tester, you earn money by testing out websites and giving verbal feedback. Netizen Testing pays in US Dollars. You earn $7 via PayPal (after 14 working days) for each task you successfully complete.

According to their FAQ, testers will spend about 20 minutes navigating a site and answering a survey that consists of up to four questions. As you navigate the site, your screen and voice will be recorded by a program provided by Netizen Testing. To get started, click Be a Tester on the home page and sign up for a free account.

Requirements: 

A PayPal account 

A computer – PC/laptop with at least 1GB RAM, 5GB free hard disc space (Mac is currently not supported) 

Broadband connection 

A headset microphone 

Payment/Rewards: 

$7 per task (current exchange rate: 1 USD = MYR 4.30. Rate is updated every quarter) 

MyBump is a crowd advertising platform that helps drivers earn while they drive. You earn money and freebies when you endorse brands on your car and social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram). Basically, all you need to do is choose a campaign, stick the campaign sticker (delivered to you) on the back of your car, and take and share a selfie on social media as proof.

MyBump operates mainly in the Klang Valley, and sometimes in Penang and Johor Bahru. It’s absolutely free and it pays you on a monthly basis via bank transfer. Sweet deal, huh?

Time to make some money while you’re stuck in traffic!

Requirements: 

A Malaysian bank account 

A valid Malaysian driver’s licence 

A car (or be covered under the car insurance policy of the car you plan to drive) 

An active Facebook or Instagram account 

Good driving record 

Payment/Rewards: 

A base amount of approximately RM100 – RM200 per month for each sticker 

Freebies (brand merchandise, gifts, discount codes, voucher, etc.) 

Manis is a universal loyalty lifestyle mobile app that rewards you for tracking your spending. You earn points when you snap and upload a photo of your receipt using the app. The points you earn are based on the amount that’s on your receipt (RM1 = 1 Manis point). Your points can be used to redeem rewards from your preferred store.

Receipts from various merchants are accepted – food and beverage, retail, health and beauty, entertainment, and services. You just need to search for the merchant of your receipt in the app. An important thing to note is that your receipt must be snapped within the same day of your purchase. 

Requirement: 

A smartphone 

Payment/Rewards: 

Manis points (to redeem physical/online/cash vouchers) 

Download Manis on iTunes and Google Play Store.

PanelPlace is an online platform that connects you to survey panels that reward you for your opinion. All you need to do is join survey panels that are recommended to you by PanelPlace, take the surveys that the panels send you, and lastly, get rewarded for completing your surveys!

Once you have accumulated the minimum redemption threshold of the respective survey panel, you can request for a redemption directly from the survey panel. Rewards vary based on the survey panel that you join. No payment is required to sign up as a PanelPlace survey-taker.

Requirement: 

A PayPal account 

Payment/Rewards: 

Points/credits (to redeem cash/gifts/vouchers/products/etc.) 

Download PanelPlace on iTunes and Google Play Store.

GigaGigs is a mobile app that rewards you for completing simple micro tasks. The tasks range from completing surveys to trying out new products/services. To earn money and other great rewards, all you have to do is download the app, search for tasks around you, and complete the task of your choice according to its instructions. You can withdraw your money once you’ve earned a minimum of RM10.

Requirement: 

A Malaysian bank account 

Payment/Rewards: 

RM2 – RM10 per survey 

Download GigaGigs on iTunes and Google Play Store.

Neway Karaoke Box is a popular karaoke chain in Malaysia. People go there to sing their hearts out, but rarely do they know that they can get paid to do so. Neway has an ongoing ‘Mystery Shopper’ project, which uses the mystery shopping method to assess the overall quality (food, service, staff, etc.) of each of its outlets. To sign up as a mystery shopper for Neway, you simply need to register on their website.

Selected mystery shoppers will be emailed with their assigned outlet to visit. Your job will be to act like a Neway customer, observe the outlet’s overall service and quality, and ask the outlet’s staff as many questions as possible (eg: pricing, promotions, features, etc.). You need to bring at least one other person with you when conducting your survey. Once you’re done, you need to complete and submit a feedback form within 48 hours. You also need to attach a scanned copy of your receipt as proof of your visit.

Requirement: 

You must be a Malaysian citizen aged 18 and above 

Payment/Rewards: 

RM40 – RM75 

MOBROG is an online panel where you get paid for answering surveys. All you have to do is register for a free account and take part in the survey of your choice from a selection of survey invites sent to you by email or app push notification. The cash incentive amount differs from survey to survey. You can request for payment via PayPal once you’ve reached the minimum trigger amount of money.

Requirement: 

A PayPal account 

Payment/Rewards: 

RM2 – RM10 per survey 

Download MOBROG on iTunes and Google Play Store.

Moola is an advertising company that lets drivers earn while they drive. Moola connects you with brands that want mobile outdoor advertising. You get paid for installing and driving around with advertising vinyl films/stickers on your car.

Earnings are based on an impression basis with a maximum cap. If you drive about 35KM per day (during the daytime), you can earn anywhere up to RM800 per month, depending on the campaign. A campaign usually lasts between 3 – 6 months, but this also depends on the brand/advertiser’s campaign.

Requirements: 

A Malaysian bank account 

A valid driver’s licence 

A clean driving record 

A car that’s less than 10 years old in good condition with a factory finish paint job (where your vehicle’s paint job is clean and either with good, original factory painted surface or its equivalent) 

You must be a frequent driver 

A smartphone (Android or iPhone) with a data plan 

Payment/Rewards: 

Up to RM800 per month 

Download Moola on iTunes and Google Play Store.

CashMe is a loyalty mobile app that rewards you with cashback and points whenever you spend money at any participating merchant. To earn cashback and points, just sign up for a free account and show your QR code when you spend at a participating merchant. You can use your cashback to pay your bill at any participating merchant. Any remaining balance of your bill (after cashback redemption) can be topped up using cash. According to their website, their point redemption system is coming soon.

Requirement: 

A smartphone 

Payment/Rewards: 

5% – 15% cashback 

Points 

Download CashMe on iTunes and Google Play Store.

Triip.me is a travel platform that connects travellers who want to experience local culture, with locals who want to offer specially designed tours that focus on local cultural experiences. As a Triip Creator, you earn money when the unique tour (also known as ‘triip’) you create gets booked by travellers.

Try this if you enjoy traveling and connecting with people. Listing your tailor-made triips on Triip is absolutely free, however, there is a transaction fee by PayPal/Visa or any third party for payments, and a 10% processing fee from the total booking value that will be charged when your booking has been completed.

Requirement: 

A PayPal account 

Payment/Rewards: 

Money (subject to processing and transaction fees) 

GoGet is a platform where you can earn money for completing simple tasks like running errands, standing in line for tickets, transporting gifts, and so on. To be a GoGetter, you need to complete an online test, fill in an application form, and attend a training session that’s approximately 2 hours. There is a RM15 registration fee to cover the cost of training.

Once you’re a verified GoGetter, you can start looking for available jobs through the GoGet mobile app. When you see a job you like, claim it and complete it according to its instructions and requirements. You get paid either by Cash On Delivery or bank transfer. Payment via bank transfer is processed every Monday. You’ll receive your money within 3 working days.

Requirements: 

A Malaysian bank account 

A smartphone with data connection 

Good command of English 

Payment/Rewards: 

Money (depends on job) 

Download GoGet on iTunes and Google Play Store.

Petsodia is an online platform that connects pet owners to pet sitters who are willing to host the pet owners’ pets while they’re away for work or leisure. To apply to be a pet sitter, sign up on their website. Once your profile has been reviewed and approved by Petsodia, you can start listing your availability.

As a pet sitter, you earn between RM35 – RM60 per day when you pet sit from the comfort of your own home. You can host whatever type of pets you want – dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, and so on. You can also host more than one pet at a time. The pet owner will pay the total boarding fee to Petsodia. You receive 80% of your listed price and the remaining 20% is deducted under a administration and marketing fee. Payment is done via bank transfer and it takes under 10 working days.

Requirements: 

A Malaysian bank account 

You must be a pet owner of the type of pet you’re going to host 

Payment/Rewards: 

RM35 – RM60 per day, per pet 

CARDPOW! is a site that gives you cashback when you buy promoted products or services at any participating merchant such as CatchThatBus, F.O.S, Fashion Valet, Hermo, Kinokuniya, mytayar.com, Qatar Airways, and more. All you need to do? Upload a screenshot of your receipt from the participating merchant.

Requirement: 

A smartphone 

Payment/Rewards: 

Between 5% – 15% cashback and points 

Download CARDPOW! on iTunes and Google Play Store.

Gloviss is an online panel community which is connected to market research companies. As a survey-taker, you are rewarded with points, which you can convert to cash, gift vouchers, or promotional items. To convert your points to cash, you need to redeem a minimum of 3,000 points (100 points = RM1). Your money will then be transferred to your bank account. This entire process (point conversion and bank transfer) takes 10 working days.

Requirement: 

A Malaysian bank account 

Payment/Rewards: 

Money 

Gift vouchers 

Promotional items 

MatDespatch is a same-day delivery and courier service currently available within the Klang Valley. You earn money when you pickup and deliver items to nearby homes and offices as a driver/MatDespatch Hero. You can either accept the job assigned to you, or choose the job that suits your daily route. Payment is transferred weekly via bank transfer.

Requirements: 

A Malaysian bank account 

A valid identification card and driver’s licence 

A vehicle (motorcycle, car, van or lorry) 

An Android smartphone 

Payment/Rewards: 

Money (depends on job) 

Download MatDespatch on Google Play Store.

Moovby is a platform where you can rent out your car when it’s not in use. There is no registration/membership/annual fee imposed, however, you will be charged 15% out of every transaction. To register, you need to upload your Identity Card (IC), driver’s licence, utility bill/matriculation card (if you’re a student), vehicle’s grant, and your car’s road tax. Renters are also required to provide necessary documents for screening before they’re able to rent a car.

Payment is disbursed by Moovby to car owners on a weekly basis. Some things you need to consider before listing your car on this platform – car safety, insurance, and so on.

Requirements: 

A Malaysian bank account 

A car that has been registered no longer than 6 years 

Payment/Rewards: 

Money (amount depends on the type of car you’re listing) 

Download Moovby on iTunes and Google Play Store.

POPULAR is a well-known bookstore in Malaysia. A lesser-known fact about it is that it runs an internal ‘Mystery Shopper Programme’ to test, observe, and evaluate its customer service in an effort to improve and better serve their customers.

As a Mystery Shopper, you are recruited to shop at POPULAR and to observe its staff. In exchange, you are rewarded with RM50 POPULAR gift vouchers per assigned store. To participate in this programme, you need to fill in their registration form, accept your assignment that will be sent to you via email, complete your assignment at the assigned POPULAR store, and lastly, fill in a feedback form.

Requirements: 

You must be a customer of POPULAR Book Company (M) Sdn. Bhd. 

You must be a Malaysian citizen aged 21 and above 

Not a family member of an existing staff member of POPULAR 

Payment/Rewards: 

RM50 POPULAR gift voucher for every store assigned per month 

Triaba is a Norwegian paid survey site. It conducts surveys in more than 40 countries all around the world, including Malaysia. Once you sign up for your free account, you will start receiving e-mail invitations to paid surveys. You can expect to receive 1 – 7 surveys per month, depending on your profile information. Malaysian Triaba panel members are paid in US Dollars via PayPal. You can start transferring your earnings to your PayPal account once you’ve accumulated $6.25 in your Triaba account.

Requirement: 

A PayPal account 

Payment/Rewards: 

USD0.25 – USD4.50 or more 

Jetspree is a global shopping platform that connects travellers and shoppers. You can earn money every time you travel abroad by accepting the requests and cash rewards offered by shoppers on Jetspree. To start, you need to register for a free account on the website. Once you’ve logged into the site, you can start posting your upcoming trip overseas. You’ll be able to see relevant shoppers’ requests that match your upcoming trip.

All you have to do next is claim the request of your choice, buy the requested item within 3 days, and lastly, deliver the item at the designated drop-off point at the airport within 2 days of your arrival. You receive payment via bank transfer within 5 – 7 working days once you’ve successfully delivered your purchased item to Jetspree’s drop-off point at the airport.

Requirement: 

A Malaysian bank account 

Payment/Rewards: 

Money (reward amount depends on shopper) 

Cool options, huh? Makes you wanna say: