Panelbase
UK-only consumer research panel operated from Northumberland by Dipstick's Research, now absorbed into Norstat.
In one paragraph
Panelbase pays for online surveys — billed per task, paid via PayPal and Gift card or voucher. Typical pay: surveys pay Norstat Coins, where 150 coins ≈ £15 (1 coin ≈ £0.10); typical short surveys pay a few coins each, with longer studies paying more. Available: United Kingdom. Minimum age 15 per SurveyPolice's current Norstatpanel listing; the legacy Panelbase panel required 16.
Quick facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Surveys & Market Research |
| Platform type | Research and rewards panel |
| Website | panelbase.net |
| Pay unit | Per task |
| Typical rate | Surveys pay Norstat Coins, where 150 coins ≈ £15 (1 coin ≈ £0.10); typical short surveys pay a few coins each, with longer studies paying more. |
| Payout methods | PayPal, Gift card or voucher, Bank transfer |
| Payout cadence | Threshold-based |
| Minimum payout | 150 Norstat Coins (≈ £15) to request a reward per SurveyPolice's 2026 listing; the legacy Panelbase £10 minimum and £3 sign-up bonus no longer apply after the Norstat migration. |
| Minimum age | 15 per SurveyPolice's current Norstatpanel listing; the legacy Panelbase panel required 16 |
| Countries | 2 tracked — United Kingdom — the former Panelbase panel is now the Norstatpanel UK panel under Norstat (acquired 21 July 2023; brands unified under the Norstat name on 8 January 2024); Norstat states a UK-and-Republic-of-Ireland focus and runs panels in 18 European countries, but membership is country-specific. |
| Languages | English |
| Equipment | Computer, Smartphone, Stable internet |
| Experience needed | Beginner |
| Identity verification | Email registration with a full demographic profile; SurveyPolice notes membership is by invitation in some countries; legacy Panelbase used postal address verification for product tests, and Norstatpanel pays out only to verified PayPal accounts or bank details. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-02 |
Pros & cons — facts only
Pros
- Rated beginner — open to newcomers.
- Pays via PayPal.
- Instant signup — no approval wait.
- Publishes rate guidance: surveys pay Norstat Coins, where 150 coins ≈ £15 (1 coin ≈ £0.10); typical short surveys pay a few coins each, with longer studies paying more.
Cons
No verified downsides in our data yet — treat this as "not enough data", not "no downsides".
How to join Panelbase
- Register (legacy Panelbase accounts were migrated) at norstatpanel.com or via the Norstatpanel app
- receive survey invitations by email or app notification
- each survey pays Norstat Coins
- redeem from 150 coins (≈£15) in the Shop tab via PayPal, bank transfer or e-gift card — redemptions are processed monthly on the 1st and can take up to 4 working days.
Signup involves: Instant signup · Demographic survey · Email verification
Pay & payouts
- Typical rate: Surveys pay Norstat Coins, where 150 coins ≈ £15 (1 coin ≈ £0.10); typical short surveys pay a few coins each, with longer studies paying more.
- Billed per: Per task
- Payout methods: PayPal, Gift card or voucher, Bank transfer
- Payout cadence: Threshold-based
- Minimum payout: 150 Norstat Coins (≈ £15) to request a reward per SurveyPolice's 2026 listing; the legacy Panelbase £10 minimum and £3 sign-up bonus no longer apply after the Norstat migration.
Requirements
- Minimum age
- 15 per SurveyPolice's current Norstatpanel listing; the legacy Panelbase panel required 16
- Languages
- English
- Identity verification
- Email registration with a full demographic profile; SurveyPolice notes membership is by invitation in some countries; legacy Panelbase used postal address verification for product tests, and Norstatpanel pays out only to verified PayPal accounts or bank details.
- Skills
- None — general consumer opinion.
- Equipment
- Computer, smartphone or tablet with internet; Norstatpanel apps are available on Google Play and the App Store.
Where it's available
United Kingdom — the former Panelbase panel is now the Norstatpanel UK panel under Norstat (acquired 21 July 2023; brands unified under the Norstat name on 8 January 2024); Norstat states a UK-and-Republic-of-Ireland focus and runs panels in 18 European countries, but membership is country-specific.
Restrictions: Membership is per-country: the UK panel accepts UK residents, and users elsewhere must join their own country's Norstatpanel; non-UK residents cannot join the UK panel.
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
What kind of work
- Online surveys
- Product testing
- Focus groups
- Mobile surveys
Panelbase FAQ
Is Panelbase legit?
Yes — Panelbase is a real, operating platform. We verified its signup, payout, and policy pages directly on 2026-10-02 using 9 sources.
How much does Panelbase pay?
Surveys pay Norstat Coins, where 150 coins ≈ £15 (1 coin ≈ £0.10); typical short surveys pay a few coins each, with longer studies paying more. Work is billed per task, so earnings scale with volume and acceptance rates.
How does Panelbase pay out?
Via PayPal, Gift card or voucher, Bank transfer. Payout cadence: Threshold-based. Minimum payout: 150 Norstat Coins (≈ £15) to request a reward per SurveyPolice's 2026 listing; the legacy Panelbase £10 minimum and £3 sign-up bonus no longer apply after the Norstat migration.
Who can join Panelbase?
Minimum age 15 per SurveyPolice's current Norstatpanel listing; the legacy Panelbase panel required 16. United Kingdom — the former Panelbase panel is now the Norstatpanel UK panel under Norstat (acquired 21 July 2023; brands unified under the Norstat name on 8 January 2024); Norstat states a UK-and-Republic-of-Ireland focus and runs panels in 18 European countries, but membership is country-specific. Email registration with a full demographic profile; SurveyPolice notes membership is by invitation in some countries; legacy Panelbase used postal address verification for product tests, and Norstatpanel pays out only to verified PayPal accounts or bank details.
How do I sign up for Panelbase?
Register (legacy Panelbase accounts were migrated) at norstatpanel.com or via the Norstatpanel app → receive survey invitations by email or app notification → each survey pays Norstat Coins → redeem from 150 coins (≈£15) in the Shop tab via PayPal, bank transfer or e-gift card — redemptions are processed monthly on the 1st and can take up to 4 working days.
Sources & verification
Facts on this page were verified against 9 sources. Last full check: .
- panelbase.net officialchecked
- norstatpanel.com officialchecked
- panelbase.net officialchecked
- mummakingmoney.com third-partychecked
- surveyssay.com third-partychecked
- paidsurveysuk.com third-partychecked
- reddit.com third-partychecked
- surveycentral.co.uk third-partychecked
- surveypolice.com third-partychecked
