How Quidsy Makes Money (And Why It's Free for You)

Chris Harvey
Chris Harvey3 min read · Updated

A question we get asked a lot is, “You help people make up to £2,673 completely free, what’s the catch?” In this post we explain exactly how we make money, so that you can be sure there are no hidden surprises.

The Short Answer

Quidsy makes money in three ways:

  • We use affiliate links, just like MoneySavingExpert
  • Refer-a-friend bonuses (the same way users earn)
  • As part of bank switching, you can set up a small optional direct debit with Quidsy to make your switch easier

We never charge fees, sell data, or take a cut from your earnings.

We only make money when you make money.

How We Actually Earn

We make money in three ways. All of them depend on you succeeding.

1

Affiliate Links

We use affiliate links in the same way sites like MoneySavingExpert do. When you sign up to a bank or app through one of our links, the brand pays us a small referral fee from their marketing budget.

This doesn’t cost you anything extra. You get the full bonus, and the brand simply pays us for the introduction. Everyone wins.

2

Refer-a-Friend Bonuses

Some brands offer refer-a-friend rewards. We use these the same way you do. When we refer you to certain offers, we receive the same referral bonus any user would get.

Nothing special. No secret deals.

3

Optional Bank Switching Direct Debit

As part of our bank switching plan, you can set up an optional £3 monthly direct debit with Quidsy. This counts towards the direct debit requirements that banks ask for when you switch, making the process easier for you.

It’s completely optional. You can skip it and still use everything on Quidsy for free.

What We Don't Do

Just as important as how we earn is what we'll never do:

  • We don't sell your data. Your information stays with us.
  • We don't charge fees. No subscription, no paid version, no hidden costs.
  • We don't take a cut from your earnings. The bonus you see is the bonus you get.

Why We Built This

Before Quidsy, we built Team Profit. Over 5 years, we helped more than 100,000 people earn over £10 million in total.

We'd already done something similar once and loved it. Same goal: make it super simple for people in the UK to find money that's just sitting there waiting.

We're not a faceless corporation. We're Dan and Chris and we built Quidsy because building websites and helping people find free money genuinely makes us happy.