Photo by Make the Most of Your Summer with These 10 Quick Ways to Earn Extra Cash
Are you ready to make the most of your summer? With Wimbledon, The Euros, Glastonbury, and Taylor Swift’s Eras tour just around the corner, you might be in need of some extra spending money. And even if you’re not heading to any of these events, who doesn’t love having some extra cash for a summer holiday?
Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 quick ways to boost your budget in June, from switching your bank account to mystery shopping.
1. Earn £175 for Switching Your Bank Account
The Current Account Switching Service (CASS) makes it easy to change bank accounts, so providers are often keen to tempt switchers. Currently, there are four switching offers available for new customers.
Switching your bank account can earn you up to £175
2. Make £40 Answering Surveys
There are a fair number of research agencies that pay modest amounts to people who complete surveys online. Most surveys will pay you anything from 10p to £2 per survey, but there are some sites that are more generous, and you might be paid with retail vouchers instead.
Make money from the comfort of your own home
3. Earn £400 Selling Old Clothes
According to eBay, the average person is holding onto £400 worth of clothing they don’t wear. Right now, it’s a seller’s market after eBay and Depop both scrapped fees for UK sellers selling preloved clothing.
Declutter your wardrobe and earn some cash
4. Generate £2-£10 for Mystery Shopping and Tasks
Fancy getting paid to drink a pint or take pictures of tomatoes? These are a couple of the tasks we’ve recently spotted on mystery shopping apps. Mystery shoppers are regularly used to test supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and hotels.
Get paid for doing everyday tasks
5. Get £28 per Month with Cashback
Cashback sites pay you a cash reward when you follow links from their sites to buy goods or financial products from selected retailers. Some members of Top Cashback have made £345 a year, which works out at around £28 per month, but other sites exist, such as Quidco and Rakuten.
Earn money back on your purchases
6. Take in a Lodger and Earn £740 a Month
The Rent-a-Room scheme allows you to earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free from renting out your spare bedroom. Websites such as OpenRent and SpareRoom can help you to find a suitable lodger.
Rent out your spare room and earn some extra cash
7. Make £400 over a Weekend Renting out Your Property
For more flexibility, consider a short-term let and rent out your home or room when you’re on holiday, or at certain times of the year. The most popular website for this is Airbnb.
Rent out your property and earn some extra cash
8. Rack up £209 per Month from Your Parking Space
You can rent out your parking space or electric vehicle charging point to motorists. According to Compare the Market, you could earn £209 per month, or £2,500 per year doing this depending on your location.
Rent out your parking space and earn some extra cash
9. Get £10-£250 per Day Renting out Your Stuff
From camera equipment to evening dresses, you can rent out stuff you rarely use rather than selling it. Try FatLlama for household items, and websites such as ByRotation for clothes.
Rent out your unwanted items and earn some cash
10. Bring in £44 per Hour for Your Skills
It is possible to be paid for skills, such as photography or doing DIY. For example, Taskrabbit connects people who need a hand with odd jobs, and people who have the time and know-how to do them.
Get paid for your skills
So, there you have it - 10 quick ways to make some extra cash this summer. Whether you’re looking to switch your bank account or rent out your property, there’s something for everyone. Happy earning!
