mturk for US citizens or anyone who buys from amazon

@pierrella (1087)
Philippines
March 22, 2010 10:54pm CST
I've done a couple of tasks in Mturk but according to their site, they only pay through US banks or I can convert the cash to Amazon gift certificates. I've been thinking of selling my account to someone interested. I live outside the US and my only option is to convert it to an Amazon gift certificate. However, I checked out the delivery fee for my country and it's kinda high. Can someone advise me what to do? If there are other options that you know, please share it with me. Thank you very much.
2 responses
optomyst
@optomyst (47)
• Denmark
23 Mar 10
I do MTurk and I don't live in the USA. They will pay you through check when you reach the payout amount or even bank wire. My bank accepts payments in US dollars no problem, but maybe that is because I live in Western Europe...I don't know. My understanding is that it is open to everybody worldwide and everybody can get paid.
pierrella
@pierrella (1087)
• Philippines
24 Mar 10
Is your bank located in western Europe? I can't find the option at their website that says pay through bank account.. maybe because I inputed "Philippines" as my country and so it automatically changes to " transfer to your Amazon account"
pierrella
@pierrella (1087)
• Philippines
30 Mar 10
If you have a friend in the US, I guess that would be a lot easier. If not, hmm, I think buying from amazon is the best way. But the delivery fee is too high... that's why I'm trying to look for a trusted friend to receive my earnings and send them to me via paypal or something.
ladyhaly
@ladyhaly (92)
• Philippines
30 Mar 10
I've been having the same problem. I've been considering still earning over there and transferring the earnings to my friend's bank account in New Zealand. Will that work? Or if maybe I could order stuff from Amazon and send it to him instead?
rgmuthu
@rgmuthu (92)
• India
23 Mar 10
Hi there, I am from India and making money with Mturk. Whenever I reach 50$, I request Check payout from them. They will deduct 4$ and remaining amount they convert into indian rupees and sent me a check. Hope you can also do like this.
pierrella
@pierrella (1087)
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
How can I request a check? Is the $4 fee standard for international users?
pierrella
@pierrella (1087)
• Philippines
23 Mar 10
I just red this from their FAQ: "You can choose to have this money transferred to your US personal bank account or to an Amazon.com certificate balance. Workers in India have the option of receiving bank checks denominated in Indian Rupees." So I guess, my only option is the gift certificate...