Take part in exciting new experiences and earn an extra source of income with our test purchasing opportunities. From ordering alcoholic drinks at a pub to buying age-restricted items online or in-store, you play a vital role in shaping secure environments and enhancing overall integrity.
No specialised qualifications are required—just a keen eye, within the target age group for compliance tests, and a commitment to ensuring businesses meet regulatory standards.
So, dive into this fulfilling experience, where your observations become instrumental in refining business practices.
How to become a test purchaser
Like the sound of earning some extra income simply from shopping online or going to the local pub? Ipsos offers abundant mystery shopping opportunities in the UK.
It's also really easy to register to become a mystery shopper. You just need to be 18 years or older, own a smartphone, and have reliable internet access. Once you share some basic details, we swiftly complete your registration, granting access to age-restricted nearby tasks.
No extensive travel is required; you can opt to stay local or complete tasks comfortably from home with our range of online mystery shopper assignments. What's even better is that prior experience is not needed. We provide informative training videos and precise instructions for every project you decide to undertake.
How does test purchasing work?
Test purchasing, also known as ID test purchasing, is a form of mystery shopping that involves individuals being tasked with attempting to purchase age-restricted products to assess compliance with legal regulations.
As an ID test purchaser, you may undertake assignments in various establishments such as retail stores, bars or online platforms. Your objective is to test whether the staff follows proper age verification procedures, ensuring they adhere to legal requirements. This can include attempting to purchase alcohol, tobacco or other age-restricted items.
Your observations and feedback are hugely important in enhancing businesses' adherence to age-related regulations and improving overall compliance in the market.
Why should you become an ID test purchaser?
Working as a mystery shopper for ID test purchasing offers countless benefits, from earning an extra source of income to making a difference in customer experiences for many brands. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits below.
Earn extra income
The compensation for these assessments often offers a rewarding incentive, making it an appealing option for those seeking additional income streams. With Ipsos, you can earn some extra cash simply by purchasing age-restricted activities and products in retail stores, bars or online platforms. Sounds easy right?
So, if you're passionate about supporting businesses in upholding regulations and making a meaningful impact, all while boosting your financial resources, this might be the role for you.
Ensure legal compliance
Becoming a mystery shopper for ID test purchases is essential for ensuring legal compliance within businesses. By actively participating in ID check compliance tests, you contribute to maintaining regulatory standards and safeguarding against fraudulent activities.
In fact, your involvement helps organisations uphold legal requirements, fostering a secure environment and preventing potential legal complications.
As an integral part of the compliance verification process, your role as an ID test purchaser is instrumental in forming the foundations of businesses, ensuring they operate within the bounds of the law.
Improve customer experiences
While the extra income is a nice addition, the role of an ID test purchaser is a great way to make a meaningful impact.
Your engagement provides valuable insights into the customer experience, enabling businesses to identify and rectify service gaps. By offering a customer's perspective, you contribute to refining processes, ensuring seamless interactions, and elevating overall satisfaction.
Through constructive feedback, you play a pivotal role in refining service quality, ultimately contributing to enhanced customer experiences and bolstering the reputation of businesses committed to excellence. You also help companies identify where issues in age compliance exist so that appropriate training can be provided improving the safety of everyone in the community.
What do you need to become a test purchaser?
No specific qualifications are needed to pursue the role of an ID test purchaser in a pub. However, certain qualities will make you excel at the role:
Observational skills: able to provide accurate and detailed feedback. In fact, attention to detail is crucial, as the ability to notice specific aspects of the pub environment, service, and cleanliness is paramount.
Adaptability: flexibility in scheduling is often necessary, as assignments may require visits during peak or off-peak hours.
Communication: strong written and verbal skills are necessary to articulate observations effectively in comprehensive reports.
Objective and unbiased perspective: allowing for fair evaluations.
Knowledge: understanding of hospitality standards and customer service expectations.
To note, there will be age restrictions for all tasks, however, not everyone 18+ will be eligible for all.
Why IPSOS?
At Ipsos, it couldn't be more simple to become a mystery shopper for ID test purchases. Our team will provide crystal-clear instructions, concise briefs and training videos to initiate your journey hassle-free. So, skip the lengthy registration forms; a few basic details are all we need to get you started on the tasks.
We also offer a huge range of tasks, from mystery dining opportunities to retail mystery shopping. Better yet, with new tasks daily, you're free to register for as many as you like.
And if you need any assistance, our responsive team is always on standby to offer support and address any queries.
Finally, flexibility is at the core of our mystery shopping opportunities. Just pick the tasks that align with your schedule and location.
Think you've got what it takes to become an ID test purchaser? Contact us today or read our FAQs to find out more about how you can get started.
