Remote jobs in Switzerland and other ways to earn online

Freelance and remote jobs in Switzerland

Freelance jobs in Switzerland are usually found through general job boards and freelance marketplaces rather than through reward sites. Sites such as LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor list remote and work from home roles across many fields, while platforms such as Upwork, Fiverr and Freelancer connect freelancers directly with clients looking for writing, design, translation, admin or technical work.

Online jobs in Switzerland also include virtual assistant work, where someone handles email, scheduling or customer support for a business remotely, often using tools such as Gmail, Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs or Zoom. Data entry jobs in Switzerland fall into a similar category: repetitive but flexible work that can usually be done from home on a laptop.

These are genuine jobs or client contracts, with pay set by the employer or client. A reward site works differently: it does not hire you or pay a wage, it rewards you for completing surveys and offers in your own time.

Side hustles in Switzerland: where reward sites fit in

Side hustles in Switzerland can include selling items on platforms such as eBay or Etsy, creating content on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram, or picking up small freelance tasks. A reward site such as PocketsFull is a different kind of side hustle: instead of selling something or finding clients, you complete paid surveys and offers and collect rewards.

PocketsFull is an online rewards site. Members take paid surveys, complete offers, many of them game and app offers, and collect rewards that they can redeem. Joining and using it is free, and there is no registration fee.

PocketsFull is not a job and not an employer. What you earn is pocket money that depends on the surveys and offers available in Switzerland and the time you spend, not a salary.

How paid surveys work

Surveys are market-research questionnaires from survey providers. A completed survey adds its reward to your balance. Not every survey fits every person: survey providers look for specific profiles, so being screened out before the end happens to everyone from time to time.

Keeping your profile complete, accurate and up to date helps you get matched with more surveys. Honest, consistent answers also keep your account in good standing.

Offers, apps and games

Offers are tasks from partners, for example trying an app or a game and reaching the steps the offer lists, or signing up for a service. Each offer on the Offers page shows its own steps and reward.

Earning by playing games works the same way: you install or open the listed game and reach the steps the offer describes. Some offers take between 7 and 30 days to confirm, and the offer itself states its confirmation time.

PocketsFull also has a separate section of free browser games, with no download and no sign-up. These are for fun only and do not pay rewards.

Getting paid in Switzerland

Once you have a balance, you redeem it through the payout options shown on the redeem screen. These options depend on your country, so members in Switzerland see the choices set up for Switzerland.

For Switzerland, the redeem screen lists local gift cards, PayPal and Litecoin. A redeemed gift card is sent to your registered email address.

What to watch out for

A legitimate rewards site never asks you to pay a deposit to start earning. Rewards come from doing surveys and offers, not from buying anything.

• One account per person: VPNs, fake details and duplicate accounts are not allowed and can lead to a restricted or suspended account.
• The minimum age is 13, and anyone under 18 needs the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
• A reward can take time to appear, since surveys and offers are checked and confirmed by the partner first.