Hey there, Super Savers! You know I’ve sung the praises of MyPoints a few times here on the blog, but it’s high time I gave some airtime to its more popular sibling: Swagbucks. Picture it—me, several months ago, playing a mobile game when BAM!—I get hit with an ad for Swagbucks. Annoying? Sure. But also kind of effective. I decided to give it another shot.
Now, here’s the deal. The ways to earn on Swagbucks and MyPoints are basically twins separated at birth. We’re talking points (aka cashback-style rewards) for online shopping, uploading receipts, answering surveys, and yes—even playing mobile games. Honestly, they’re so similar that you could slap a wig on one and try to pass it off as the other in a sitcom plot.
There is one small difference in how they dish out those sweet, sweet points. MyPoints sends you emails with clickable links to earn—super convenient, unless you hate inbox clutter (guilty as charged). Swagbucks makes you work a little harder. You’ve got to log in, then hunt down messages in your account inbox or click over to the Discover section to find those bonus point offers. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it is a little more hands-on.
In terms of rewards, these sibling sites are nearly identical. As of early August 2025, both offer 140+ rewards. PayPal and Skrill are on the menu for both, while Swagbucks also throws in Payoneer. When it comes to gift cards, the only standout difference is that Swagbucks has Stubhub on its list. Both sites process redemptions within 2–3 business days, give you a little bonus value when you redeem during point sales, and offer a handy “My Rewards” section to retrieve your digital gift codes.
Where Swagbucks really shines is in its straightforward point value: 100 points = $1. That simple math makes it easy to know exactly what your time and effort are worth. MyPoints? Not so much. You kind of have to eyeball it or keep a cheat sheet handy. It’s like trying to convert Galleons to U.S. dollars—if you're not Hermione with a currency chart, it takes a little guesswork.
One word of caution for my fellow double-dippers: If you’re signed up with both sites, be mindful of how you use “Magic Receipts.” In my experience, both accounts stay separate—except here. If you get credit for a receipt on MyPoints, you won’t be able to turn around and submit that same one on Swagbucks. It’s a one-and-done deal, so choose wisely!
Want a deeper dive into these programs and more ways to turn downtime into dollars? Head over to my Survey Panel Quick Guide—it’s got all the details you need to decide which sites are worth your clicks.
Until next time, stay savvy, stay scrappy, and keep stacking those points like a rewards-earning ninja!
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