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You probably play games on your phone, but did you know you could get paid for it? Some gaming apps pay real money through PayPal when you play — and win — their games. You won’t get rich playing games, and you probably shouldn’t quit your day job just yet, but you might be able to pick up a little extra cash playing these games.
Here’s the GOBankingRates list of the best PayPal games that pay real money.
Top 11 Games That Pay Through PayPal
There’s a game for everyone on this list, from math and word games to casino and matching games — here are 11 PayPal games that pay real money.
1. Mistplay
Genre: Variety
Available for Android only, Mistplay bills itself as “The #1 Loyalty Program for Mobile Gamers.” There are multiple games to play, with new contests added every week. The last contest of the month offers a big grand prize. When you win, you earn units, which you can redeem for Amazon, Google Play or PayPal gift cards. This app has a rating of 4.1 stars on Google Play.
2. Wealth Words
Genre: Word games
Word nerds will want to check out Wealth Words, which has crosswords, stories, slots and more. You buy tokens and use them to play games. If you win, Wealth Words deposits funds in your wallet. You can cash out your wallet via PayPal once you have $20 or more in your account. Wealth Words has a rating of 2.6 stars on the App Store and is also available for Android.
3. Solitaire Cube
Genre: Cards
Love solitaire? Why not get paid for it? Solitaire Cube is Klondike — classic — solitaire that you play against one other player, head-to-head, or in tournaments with multiple players. Cash prizes are awarded to the player who finishes with the most points, which they can transfer to their PayPal account. This one may be more appealing to iPhone users: Solitaire Cube has a rating of 3.1 stars on Google Play and 4.6 stars on the App Store.
4. Pool Payday
Genre: Pool
Pool Payday offers free matches and cash matches, and you can play by yourself or with friends. There’s also a player chat and live events. The game offers realistic pool simulations, allowing you to improve your skills while earning money. You can withdraw any cash you win via PayPal. Pool Payday has a rating of 4.6 stars from Apple users and 4.3 stars from Android users.
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5. Brain Battle
Genre: Math
Brain Battle pays you to play math video games. You play a game to collect tickets, each of which gets you an entry into a prize drawing for cash. The more games you play, the more tickets you earn and the better your chance of winning a cash prize. You can transfer any money you win into your PayPal account. Brain Battle has a rating of 4.1 stars on Google Play and a rating of 4.7 stars on the App Store.
6. AppStation
Genre: Variety
AppStation pays out cash for playing games but is only available for Android users. It is completely ad-free, so you’ll spend your time doing only what you enjoy — playing games. You get rewards in the form of coins for playing games, and you can exchange them for gift cards or cash payouts via PayPal. It has a 4.4-star rating on Google Play.
7. Match To Win
Genre: Matching
Play match-3 puzzle games and win scratch-off prizes like vacations and cash in this game that combines the skill needed to play the puzzle games with the lottery-type luck of winning the scratch-off games. There is also a daily skill game, Cash Dash, which rewards winners with instant cash they can withdraw through PayPal. Match To Win has a rating of 4.3 stars on Google Play and 4.5 stars on the App Store.
8. InboxDollars
Genre: Variety
InboxDollars pays you money for playing games, but also for shopping online, taking surveys, reading emails, watching videos and buying groceries. You can play games like Mahjong Solitaire, Candy Jam, Outspell, Monkey Bubble Shooter and more. If you spend money on GSN games, you earn InboxDollars, or you can make money by watching the videos and ads shown in the games. You can earn gift cards or get paid cash through PayPal.
Google Play users rate Inbox Dollars 4 out of 5 stars, while App Store users give it 4.5 out of 5 stars.
9. WorldWinner
Genre: Variety
WorldWinner pays cash to winners, but it also requires you to pay to play. You put down a deposit and use that money to enter tournaments. The entry fee can be as low as 25 cents, and you can practice for free. Games include perennial favorites like Yahtzee, Bejeweled, Bingo, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Dominos and more. There are no minimum requirements to withdraw your money through PayPal, which is an improvement over many games that require you to have $5, $10 or more in your account to cash out.
WorldWinner is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on the App Store and is also available on the Galaxy Store for Android.
10. Blackout Bingo
Genre: Bingo
Another pay-to-play game, Blackout Bingo is bingo with a twist. Games last just two minutes, and the object is to get as many bingos within that time as possible. There are free games and cash games, although cash games are not available in all states. You can withdraw money from Blackout Bingo through your PayPal account, but if it exceeds the amount of your initial deposit to play the game the company will send you a paper check. Apple users give this game 4.5 stars out of 5.
11. Golden Tee Golf
Genre: Golf
If you can’t get out to the golf course, you can play golf on your phone and maybe even win some money. Golden Tee Golf lets you customize your equipment and your clothing, choose from different courses and even monitor the weather conditions and make adjustments to your play. Play daily golf challenges or select campaign mode or challenge mode. You can play against your friends and check your scores against others on the leaderboard. If you win money, you can withdraw it to your PayPal account.
On Google Play, Golden Tee Golf is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars, and on the App Store, it has an impressive 4.9 stars out of 5.
How To Get Money From Games With PayPal
Although every game is different, most will require you to have a PayPal account before you can begin withdrawing money. If you don’t already have a PayPal account, you must set one up. Follow these steps to streamline the process.
1. Create a PayPal Account
Setting up a PayPal account is quick and easy to do. Simply visit the PayPal website and create your account by providing an email address. PayPal will ask you for additional information to authenticate your account, including your phone number and bank details.
2. Link Games to Your PayPal Account
Most games that offer cash rewards allow users to withdraw money via PayPal. Check your game’s settings or FAQs to link your PayPal account properly.
3. Request a Payout From Your Gaming App
Once you fulfill the requirements to withdraw money from an app, submit a request to transfer the funds to PayPal. If you’re unsure how to request the money, check the game’s instructions. Keep in mind that some games require you to earn a specific amount before you can request a PayPal withdrawal.
Final Take
Since there’s no such thing as a free lunch, the developers of these games have to make money somehow. For games that don’t require you to pay to play, you may be subjected to ads, either for purchases you can make in the app, for other games or for other products that may be related to the game. Watching ads can take time, but it may lead to a higher PayPal balance, so you’ll need to weigh the costs and benefits to you.
Developers also need to make more money than they pay out in prizes, so the odds of winning a prize are usually pretty slim. The prizes may also be small, and you may have to accrue a certain amount to cash out and see any money in your PayPal account.
All that said, these games can be a lot of fun and may put a little money in your PayPal account if you are skilled or lucky — or both.
Virginia Anderson contributed to the reporting for this article.
