Bank shops are an easy way to make extra cash since they don't require any purchases up front. Most bank assignments will require a shopper to make a phone call before visiting the location and an in person meeting with a bank officer. Some companies will want the shopper to meet with a specific person (or "target"). Other assignments won't require a specific employee.

Most bank shops will include a discussion about the type of service that the shopper wants. Typically, a checking or savings account will be the reason that a person is visiting the bank. It is useful to have a scenario to fit your conversation with the bank employee. The shopper could say that they recently moved into town and want to find a local bank.

Here are some topics that could be discussed while on a bank shop:

• A new savings account.
• Researching interest for a CD.
• Taking a trip and wanting information on purchasing traveler's checks.
• Inheriting money from a relative and wanting to get the best interest for the account.
• Starting a business and wanting to have information about another account.

Bank shops are a great way to earn extra money and you don't have to wait for a reimbursement.