Matched betting works by utilizing free bet promotions from bookmakers and “covering” them at a betting exchange. This eliminates the financial risk because you are placing bets both for and against the same outcome.

You can then extract the value of the free bet, which can be up to £100. By taking advantage of multiple bookmakers, you could potentially earn several hundred pounds.

Many people have genuinely earned hundreds of pounds from home using this method. It’s completely legal, tax-free, and accessible to anyone over 18 in the UK.

In this guide, we’ll show you step-by-step how to make your first profit using a real-life example in this ultimate matched betting walkthrough.

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One common way to earn money online is by completing surveys during your free time. Companies conducting research are constantly looking for new participants to provide opinions and test products.

By spending just a few minutes filling out forms, you can quickly earn some money, either as cash or rewards. Certain surveys can even pay up to £3 ($5) each.

Some reputable platforms to consider include: Branded Surveys, Swagbucks, OnePoll, Freecash, Opinion Outpost, YouGov, 5 Surveys, Prime Opinion, Prizerebel, Marketagent, InboxPounds, Valued Opinions, i-Say, LifePoints, Pinecone, Toluna, Survey Junkie, Attapoll, Maru Voice, and Y Live.

One of the simplest ways to earn money online might be something you already do daily.

Qmee.com lets you earn rewards while searching on Google, Bing, Yahoo, Amazon, and eBay. Just add a small browser extension, and sponsored results will appear alongside your usual search results.

Every Qmee result comes with a monetary reward. If you want, just click on it to claim your earnings. You can also increase your income by completing surveys.

The great part is there’s no minimum amount needed to withdraw. Our first payout was only 72p, sent straight to our PayPal account. You also have the choice to donate it to a charity.

Investing in the stock market isn’t necessarily a simple way to make money, but it can be profitable if you learn to do it correctly. That said, all trading carries risk, so only put in what you can afford to lose.

Nowadays, there’s no need to pay for extravagant brokers like those in The Wolf of Wall Street. You can manage everything yourself using online trading platforms.

After spending a lot of time exploring this opportunity, I’ve been using the well-known platform eToro.com.

eToro is fully regulated and has more than 40 million users around the world. It was also featured in the BBC Two documentary Traders: Millions by the Minute and sponsors several Premier League football teams.

One standout feature of eToro is CopyTrader. This allows you to observe, follow, and replicate the trades of successful investors.

You can even begin with a virtual portfolio, receiving $100,000 to practice trading without any risk.

Want to earn money passively? Building a website is the key. It allows you to generate income even while you sleep.

Creating a site with Bluehost takes less than 20 minutes, costs very little, and is simple enough for someone aged 82.

With just a little promotion on social media, you can attract your first visitors, and there are numerous ways to monetize your website.

Take Save the Student as an example. Founded by Owen Burek during his university days, it now attracts over 1 million visitors each month.

Check out Owen’s detailed guide on how to launch a website from home in just 20 minutes. It’s truly one of the most valuable tools you can own.

If you enjoy surfing the web, why not turn it into a fun and rewarding side gig?

Check out UserTesting – a platform that compensates everyday users for evaluating websites and apps. Each session takes about 20 minutes and pays $10 (£6.50) through PayPal.

All you need to do is register on UserTesting, complete a trial review, and then you’ll start receiving website tests in your inbox.

Another option is TestingTime, which also pays you to test websites and apps, along with new products and services.

To maintain strong demand over time, Disney Studios limits the availability of certain classic films on home media. Physical Blu-rays are stored in the “vault” for 8–10 years and only released for a brief period.

Purchasing them during this release window at standard retail prices can yield a significant profit once they go out of circulation for another decade.

For instance, in 2011, Beauty and the Beast on Blu-ray 3D could be bought for just £24.99. Within a few years, its price on Amazon soared to an impressive £74.99!

Have a bike, motorbike, or car? How about a smartphone? That’s all you need to earn extra cash by delivering food or transporting people in your free time.

Join delivery-focused companies like Deliveroo, which are constantly looking for new drivers. They offer complete flexibility, letting you choose when to work, taking orders from restaurants straight to customers’ doors. You could earn up to £16 per hour.

Increase your chances by also reaching out to local takeaways and larger chains like Domino’s to check if they have any delivery positions available.

Students are naturally skilled at researching and writing. With the Kindle store, anyone can publish an eBook and earn money on Amazon.

The Kindle app works on all devices, giving you access to a global audience!

Price your book between £1.49 and £6.99 and receive 70% of each sale. Considering Amazon’s massive reach and the fact that people are willing to spend, this is an excellent opportunity.

Success with eBooks comes from providing real value, ideally in non-fiction. By gathering and organizing information on a common challenge (for example, tips for landing a job) and presenting it clearly in an eBook, readers will feel the price is worth it.

Invest in a professional cover design to make your book stand out (check out these options).

Once your eBook is published on the Kindle store, it’s crucial to gather reviews so it ranks higher in searches. Ask readers to leave a genuine review at the end of your book.

The best part about this money-making idea is that after spending around 20 hours upfront, you can enjoy passive income for years!

For more advice, see our guide on earning from eBooks.

For students wanting to boost their student loan, a part-time position is usually the most obvious option. It offers a consistent income and valuable experience in the workplace.

However, securing a good job isn’t always straightforward!

Begin by exploring our student job listings. You can also look through local advertisements and your university’s career center for openings.

Consider registering with CV Library as well. This free platform connects your CV with relevant part-time roles and career opportunities.

Check out our guide on landing a part-time job for additional advice.

Fiverr is the world’s biggest platform where people can earn money by offering small services, called “gigs.”

You can offer almost anything—writing, translation, managing social media, pranks, teaching, music production, voiceovers, or short video creation for clients worldwide.

Although the base price starts at $5 (hence the name Fiverr), you can add extra features to your gigs for higher fees. Earnings can accumulate quickly, and many users make a very good income from the platform. The key is setting up a system that reduces the time spent on each gig.

There’s another method to make even more money with Fiverr, often with less effort: reselling gigs.

For example, you could hire a skilled logo designer and then pitch the service on platforms like Upwork or local classified ads. A $5 investment could easily turn into $50 or more—and it’s repeatable! Just make sure your designer is okay with this arrangement.

Even if you’re not selling, Fiverr offers plenty of services you can use for your own projects. Browse around and get inspired!

Sell your class notes
If you’re okay with sharing your notes with fellow students, this can be an easy way to earn some extra cash.

There are multiple platforms where you can upload your notes, and you get paid whenever another student downloads them.

Websites like Stuvia allow you to list your notes for free, taking a small percentage of any sales in exchange for connecting you with buyers.

Handwritten notes can be uploaded, but you’ll probably earn more if your notes are typed.

Resell used textbooks
A clever way to make extra money is by buying textbooks from other students at a low price at the end of the academic year and then selling them just after freshers’ week.

At that time, new students are looking for books, so demand and prices are higher.

You can promote your books around campus or list them on platforms like Amazon Marketplace, though they do charge a fee for each sale.

Try entering competitions
Although entering competitions isn’t guaranteed to make you money, there’s no risk and the chance to win substantial prizes.

Many so-called ‘compers’ earn a decent income by taking part in various contests.

Competitions can range from online giveaways and gift vouchers to high-stakes TV game shows.

Start small by joining our monthly student competition. Follow @savethestudent to find out when the next one begins!