instaGC Reviews and Features

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instaGC

Operated by: Day Online Solutions, LLC.
PO Box 48; Sellersburg, IN 47172
Contact: [email protected]

instaGC is a GPT (get-paid-to) website where you can earn gift cards and cash in exchange for watching videos, testing apps, shopping, and completing tasks and surveys. Members of the website are called "instaGC'ers".

How instaGC Works

instaGC earning opportunities

Simply create an account on instaGC's website using your Twitter, Facebook or Google accounts (or just sign up using your e-mail on their registration page), and participate in the following activities to accrue points which you can then cash out for rewards:

  • Complete Surveys

    instaGC lists a fair number of surveys available at any given time. If you attempt some and get disqualified, you will still be awarded one point. This doesn’t sound like much, but daily, this can really add up.
  • Complete Appen tasks

    Rack up points by completing small tasks on Appen. Simply follow the instructions in your account, and earn points for doing small things such as data entry, internet research, etc.
  • Participate in Offers

    Download programs and software to earn additional credits.
  • Search the web

    Use instaGC’s search engine in place of what you currently use, and earn additional points every day.
  • Partake in Trials

    Sign up for trial offers where you can try out a product or service for a set time period (such as one week). Earn points for your participation.
  • Visit Websites

    Earn easy points just for visiting different websites from advertisers on the website for short periods of time.
  • Watch Videos

    Watch short videos and earn additional points.
  • Enter Promo Codes

    Enter 'Point Booster Codes' into your account in order to get free points. These codes are typically worth 3-5 points and are posted periodically on instaGC's social media pages.
  • Sign up friends, and earn more

    Refer your friends and earn 10% of any earnings that your referrals earn (outside of instaGC tasks as well as bonuses received). Additionally, earn 10 bonus points for each person who signs up and confirms their account and is from Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States.
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Payment and Rewards

instaGC giftcards

Gift Cards

As the name implies, instaGC offers gift cards to its members as a reward for their participation. In most Western nations, a wide selection of gift card options is available including ones for use on Groupon, at BestBuy, Starbucks, Amazon, and many, many more. Amazon gift cards are available in USA, Canada, UK, and most European countries. Overall, gift card selections are best in these countries and in total, over 300 gift card options exist..

instaGC cash rewards

Cash, bitcoin and more

In early 2016, instaGC added cash as a redemption option which allows you to exchange your points for cash payments made through bitcoin, PayPal, or a Visa prepaid card. Cash payments carry a small processing fee which is waived for your first monthly cash redemption. So to save on fees, limit your redemptions to once per month.

Points Conversion

100 points = $1 US/CAD, 160 points = 1 pound, 130 points = 1 Euro. Keep in mind however, that conversion rates can fluctuate based on foreign exchange rates.

Cash out minimums

You may request a reward with as little as 100 points ($1.00) in your account. Rewards and payments for most users are issued instantly, however if you have racked up a larger balance (usually 10,000 points or more) and wish to withdraw it all at once, you may have to wait 1-2 business days to receive your reward. At any time, you can check your daily redemption limit by clicking the 'Limits' option in your account.

Member's Tip! Watch out for “sales” on gift cards. The savings on these is usually 10%, meaning that by selecting certain gift cards, you will need 10% fewer points.

Community Features

Love Cash and Gift Cards? instaGC is a Great Choice!

instaGC has awarded over 1,400,000 gift cards since their inception in 2011 and are perfectly legitimate. Their 1 millionth gift card was awarded back in November, 2017. They have over 250,000 Facebook fans and on their Facebook page as well as a Twitter feed, and they regularly post “bonus” codes for free points. Giving members the ability to convert their points into cash payments and not just for gift cards has made them a competitive and legit GPT website.

Eligibility: instaGC is open to residents worldwide 18+ and eligible minors who have obtained parental permission.

Joining Bonus! InstaGC is currently offering a 10 free points to new members.
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Alternatives to instaGC

There are tons of different GPT programs out there, so you are certain to find one that works for you. Here are some additional gpt survey sites that can help you earn some extra cash.

  • PrizeRebel gives you the opportunity to take surveys and participate in tasks in order to earn cash and gift cards. 4 different account levels are available, each offering their own unique benefits.
  • Swagbucks is a very popular surveys and earnings program which has awarded over $650 million in rewards to their members! A $5 joining bonus is offered. If you're not already a member, this is one to check out.

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instaGC Reviews (49)

5 Star Reviews (19) 38.8
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4 Star Reviews (5) 10.2
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3 Star Reviews (4) 8.2
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2 Star Reviews (4) 8.2
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1 Star Reviews (17) 34.7
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Don't Bother

December 14, 2020 by Sammy from United States

I joined this site and was really excited. I easily made $3 in a couple days and wanted to cash out to make sure the site was worth my time. You can cash out at $1 for various gift cards. When I tried to cash out I got a message saying my account was not eligible to cash out and had to be approved. Okay, fine I will jump through this hoop (remember here I have already confirmed my phone number as well as my email). An admin responds to me almost immediately and says they need a copy of my DL to prove who I am. I question this and they point out that per their terms they can ask me for a copy of my DL as well as a copy of bills sent to my address such as an electric bill. A this point I told them to forget it and to delete the account. I understand it says you may be asked to confirm your identity but I assumed this was if they suspect fraud not just random pick people. I am not doing anything wrong but I am not comfortable giving a copy of my DL or a copy of my electric bill to some random PTC site that I don't even know for sure who they are so I can make a few dollars over the course of a month. This is also one of them sites that after you have been there a while you won't make as much money. Once you complete the offers you have done them and there is nothing else to do. I would not recommend this site. I deleted my account and forfeited the earnings I had. If I had known that a copy of DL would be required to cash out I would not have even bothered to sign up. This is not a real job and that is too much personal info.

InstaGC rude and unfair

December 10, 2018 by Jeremy from United States

So I actually have been doing good with the surveys but the people running the site are not only rude in our talks but banned me from the chat just for talking about dq points from survey panels. I have been banned since Sunday meanwhile I am watching numerous people say the same thing and they aren't banned then I asked them why and was treated so poorly and on top of that I made enough to cash out $25 and they blocked me from cashing out and also are ignoring my support ticket! And this is sad because you can actually earn on the site but what good is it when they will use any excuse to shut you down?

Used To Be Fairly Good - Isn't Anymore

September 4, 2017 by Janelle from United States

I signed up in fall/winter 2015. It was much easier to qualify for and complete surveys and offers back in 2015 and 2016. In 2017 I haven't been able to make much money at all. I used to be able to make dollars per day. Now I only make cents per day. You'll click to begin an offer or survey, and it won't even take you to a survey page. It will just disqualify you automatically. Someone here commented that a lot of surveys will disqualify you just as you're about to complete them, which is truer now than it's ever been. Also, I've been unable to take one set of surveys from a certain company on there, and this was an issue last year as well. Last year it was happening to several people, and InstaGC took care of it for us. This year I don't know how many people are affected by and/or unable to take surveys from that specific company, but I know I am again and I haven't received proper help. Their customer service really isn't that helpful (and yes, they can be rude at times). I haven't had the issues others have had with their accounts being locked up and being asked for driver's license and SSN, but I don't doubt that it's happened to them (and if it ever happens to me, I will report InstaGC again here and elsewhere). It didn't start off as a bad website, but it's quickly headed that way. Not a good way to make even quick change.

Rip off

July 5, 2017 by Jack from United States

I was able to earn the first rewards a dollar at a time. But about almost a month in and let my account accumulate to about 5 to 10 dollars they lock my account and refuse to pay. Their mods are also very rude. I could never cash out. Seems like the depend on ripping off a certain percentage of their customers based on my experience and the reviews on the 'net.

Major disappointment

June 9, 2017 by vernon from United States

All they wanted to do was sell me or refer me to other survey companies. I feel surveypolice is the best service but I wished they would tell us who pays individuals fairly. Again very low pay. Collect tin cans and you will do better