Current Top 5 Paid Survey Companies are listed below.
This can change occasionally depending on survey company performance, but these companies pay CASH, and points redeemable cash, via PayPal, Visa debit cards and check. I would list these as my favorites for earning cash, bonus sweepstakes entries (in addition to cash), and free products.
All you have to do to get started is register for the individual companies, confirm the registrations and start earning your rewards!
*There are two bonus companies listed at the bottom of my preview that are a little different that the first five. I have included these at the bottom because they have awesome opportunities and I have had great luck with them. Their payouts are cash(check) or paypal once you have reached your payment threshold. Plus, one gives sign-up bonuses.
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1. Valued Opinions - *Great Paying Surveys that pay with Visa Debit Cards!
Valued Opinions is an international and well respected survey panel. The off various surveys matching your current interests. For each survey you complete, you will receive a reward, typically between $2 and $5 and up to $50 for specialist surveys. 
2.Lightspeed- *Offers Paypal option

Lightspeed Research Panel has consistently pulled through for me for both paid surveys and product testing. Not only are the surveys accessible directly from their website, but they are great at pre-qualifying them for too. This way, a greater percentage of the surveys that I attempt, I can actually qualify and complete. Rewards/Payment is offered in the form of points redeemable for gift cards or even cash through PayPal. It's all up to you!
3. American Consumer Opinion Panel - *Offers Paypal option
ACOP is a worldwide network of people who get paid for sharing their opinions and ideas by answering online surveys. You can win money in monthly drawings just for being a member, win money in drawings when you fill out a screener (a short questionnaire), and get paid each time you complete a survey (a longer questionnaire). Worth signing up for and generous payments for surveys.
4. Opinion Outpost - *History of Processing Checks Quickly!

One of my absolute favorites. Consistent surveys on the higher end, and if you don't qualify you have the choice of a sweepstakes entry or an chance at "instant win" of $50 game. Definitely worth registering for. Their website says they process checks in 4-8 weeks, but I have never experienced waiting that long.

5. InboxDollars -
Inbox dollars has many opportunities for you to take advantage of. Games, surveys, shopping discounts, free products and paid to read email advertisements. Though not always on the top of my list for the actual surveys, it is 100% worth joining if you are going to be participating in paid surveys regularly. The paid to read email program takes very little time and adds up fast, plus you can take a survey anytime you want. They also offer a $5 sign up bonus just for joining!
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Bonus Favorites
Bonus Favorite #1 - Fusion Cash - *Paid via PayPal OR Direct Deposit!
$5 Bonus at Sign Up
They carry advertisers that know savvy customers want to get paid for their time. They have hundreds of offers to complete, ranging from surveys to free trials and credit cards. Then, you simply "cash out" your balance and get paid. They are constantly updating their database to keep the offers coming -- one of the best and no survey list would be complete without it. The $5 Sign-up Bonus is just a start!
Bonus Favorite #2 - Project Payday
Project Payday is the real deal... It's easy, you can get started in less than an hour, they have training videos, and it costs nothing to join. This is not something you will get rich doing, but it is definitely a legitimate way for the "Average Joe" to make a little extra money from home. It may or may not be for you, but you should check it out and see for yourself.