It doesn’t hurt to keep your options open!
Getting a little extra moolah here and there goes a long way as it increases spending power. The great thing is, in the era of Uber and Carousell, you don’t need any commitment to a stable job to earn cash. If you are looking for something extra to supplement your regular income or if you are a student looking for some pocket money, here are some apps and sites you can check out. Depending on what you want to do, they will help you earn a little side cash in Singapore!
AirFrov
If you want to offset a little of your travelling expenditure, why not use Airfrov to help bring back some overseas products for others? The Singapore-based tech startup enables shoppers to get items that are cheaper overseas or perhaps not available in Singapore by connecting them with travellers to the country they want the product from. By fulfilling shopping requests, you can pocket some extra money for the product in exchange for just a bit of luggage space!
Freeboh
Want to earn some extra pocket money but can’t commit to the regular shifts of a job? Freeboh is a shift-based full-time and part-time jobs marketplace that allows you to browse salaries and bid for jobs according to your schedule. Jobs range from freelance event helpers to part-time sales promoters and more, so there is something for everyone.
Refash
Convert your closet into cash. If you have that top you only wore once and never wanted to again, or dresses in excellent condition that you don’t care for anymore, Refash is the way to get your money back for all those shopping sprees. What’s best is that the marketplace handles all the pesky details for you. Once you upload your items, they will enhance your photos, handle buyer queries, and then send you a shipping kit complete with pre-paid postage, buyer name and address… so you don’t have to deal with the mess. Just seal your item and go.
Park N Parcel
Earn money just by ‘parking’ yourself at home. Park N Parcel is a mailing service solution that allows online shoppers to collect their parcels from neighbours, resulting in lesser missed deliveries and waiting times at the post office. To earn some passive income, you can register to be a ‘parker’ and station yourself at home to receive your neighbour’s parcels when the postman comes knocking. They will then collect the parcel from you.
Shopback
Earning money by shopping?! It’s a dream come true for all online shoppers. Singapore e-commerce startup shopback allows you to earn cashback while shopping online. They are affiliated with tons of your favourite stores, like Taobao and Zalora. All you have to do is shop as usual using their service, and you get a portion of your money back. Shopback also offers discounts and coupons. You’re saving while spending money!
Ryde
If you have car, you can consider Ryde to defray the cost of your journey by picking up passengers going the same way. Ryde fares can range from $5 to $15, and while you won’t earn big bucks, you can offset some petrol costs and toll fees. The local app matches private-car drivers and passengers in real-time using GPS so that they can carpool. The platform does not collect money themselves, so what the commuters pay is what you get… or if you are feeling charitable you can even do it for free.
StageMetro
Whether you are a Korean cuisine chef or a certified busker with amazing juggling skills, you can get some sustainable income on StageMetro. The app is a social marketplace where talents can be showcased or hired. Simply list your services on the app and wait for parties or weddings to come along, asking to feature your sensational singing!
Helpling
Helpling is like the Uber for home cleaning, matching people who need their homes cleaned to those who can provide the services. According to cnet, many students who have taken to freelance house-cleaning. You can earn $16 an hour by registering as a cleaner on Helpling and they will match you to cleaning jobs according to where you live and what services you can provide.
Sqkii
Do you close ads as soon as they pop up? Sqkii knows how much of a pain ads are, so the mobile web application rewards you with cold-hard cash for viewing sales promotional advertisements — and you can chose the ones that you like. Merchants pay them to display their promotions, and Sqkii shares the love by rewarding you with cash-exchangeable credits when you look at them for 10 seconds or more.
Honestbee
Do you love shopping and seeking out the best quality products? With Honestbee, you can earn some cash by helping others get their groceries. Applying to be a Shopper Bee does not require a fixed commitment and you can shop in your free time — you also do not need your own car. You can get paid up to $11 an hour just shopping at your local grocery store. If you have a car, you can apply to be a Delivery Bee and earn up to $22 per hour getting the groceries to the customers.