Shopper Payment

Shoppers are reimbursed a set flat rate amount for completing each assignment. The amount is displayed online when you decide to accept the shop. There is no additional reimbursement for expenses, food, parking, mileage, gas, etc. or compensation such as an hourly rate or salary. The reimbursement is a flat rateamount, regardless of what you actually spend during the assignment. Three examples of our flat rate reimbursement are described below:

• The assignment pays $50. You spend $43 for dinner and leave a $7 tip totaling $50. You receive $50 to cover the full amount, providing you with a night of free food and entertainment just for completing a survey!
• The assignment pays $50, but you only spend $45 total. You still receive $50 and make a $5 profit!
• The assignment pays $50, but you spend $70 on food, drinks, and tip. You still only receive $50. Think of it as $50 towards your meal (like a gift card) just for completing a survey!

As a shopper, you are not an employee of Goodwin & Associates and you will not receive a “paycheck” from us. You will receive a flat-rate reimbursement for a predetermined amount after submitting a satisfactory report with a valid receipt. You will NOT receive a reimbursement for expenses in addition to this payment amount, as this is a flat rate payment that is designed to cover part or all of your expenses during the assignment. You will know the amount available for the reimbursement when accepting the assignment. No taxes are withheld from the reimbursement. Each shopper is an independent contractor and responsible for proper tax reporting for their income.

We encourage all shoppers to select payment via PayPal to expedite payment.  You will not incur any fees by accepting money through PayPal and it will ensure that you get paid quicker.  If you are being paid by check, please ensure that we have your current mailing address.  If you need to change your PayPal email address or your mailing address, please email that information to Payment@MysteryShopperProgram.com.

Our shoppers are usually paid within 60-90 days of submitting an acceptable report and valid receipt. If 90 days have passed and you have not received payment yet, please click on the button below, fill out all information to expedite your request, and you will receive a response within 2 business days. Please do not inquire about a payment unless 90 days have passed to allow time for processing.