7 ways to make money from your phone

The cost-of-living crisis has got us scrambling for a side-hustle. But if you don’t have time for a full-on second job, we’ve got seven quick ways to help you make money from your mobile.

No long-term commitment. Just quick cash from the palm of your hand. Time to get your hustle on.

1. Earn Airtime rewards

Airtime Rewards is an app that pays you money toward your phone bill when you shop in certain stores. Once you’ve made your purchase, the earnings are added to your account and you can use it the next time you need to top up. Get the Airtime app on Google or iOS to get started.

2. Walk for rewards

Like to keep active? Sounds like you should get paid for walking – we’re not even kidding. Some apps, like these, reward you for reaching a certain number of steps per day.

3. Take branded surveys

Earn points toward shopping vouchers or even PayPal pay-outs when you take branded surveys for your favourite retailers. There’s no trick-questions, and no right or wrong answer. Simply give your honest opinion and earn some quick money from your phone.

4. Sell your stuff

One of the fastest ways to make money from your phone is to sell your old stuff online. And when we say stuff, we’re not just talking clothes. You could sell furniture, books and electronics too. Cut the clutter with these 10 free apps.

5. Submit photos to stock sites

Fancy yourself a good photographer? If you snap purchase-worthy shots on your mobile, upload them to photo stock sites and get paid for every download. The Tate will be knocking before you know it.

6. Be a mystery shopper

There are apps out there that pay you to be a (sort of) secret agent. In this case, a secret shopper. After registering, all you do is show up at stores with your mobile phone at the ready, and video your experience to send back to the app. It’s easy, pays well, and can be a lot of fun.

7. Become a giffgaff Super Recruiter

As you’d expect, we saved the best for last. You can make money on your phone simply by sharing the giffgaff love. As a giffgaffer, you get £5 credit every time you invite a friend to giffgaff. However, if you become a Super Recruiter, you could make up to £22 per recruit. (Ka-ching.) Why not get started on becoming a Super Recruiter today?

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