Betfair
Bet £10 & Get £30 In Free Bets
To claim the bonus, new customers must sign up with the Betfair bonus code ZBGC01. SMS verification required. Place your first bet of at least £10 on sport at minimum odds of 1/2 (1.50). A £30 Free bet will be credited to the account. The Free bet is valid for 30 days. Only deposits via bank cards count.
Betfair Overview from Our Team
Betfair UK, in addition to its sportsbook function, offers exchange betting, providing the opportunity to choose the best odds and manage one's bankroll more flexibly. It's worth noting the generous Welcome bonus of £30, a wide range of regular promotions, bonuses on top matches, numerous Odds Boost options, and a referral programme. Bettors have access to various convenient features that enable more accurate betting, such as live streaming, in-play infographics and statistics, and match previews. Full and partial Cash Out functions are available, as well as Bet Builder for creating combo bets from outcomes of a single event. Betfair offers nearly 3000 betting options for top football matches. Besides sports betting and exchange betting, clients can enjoy online casinos, live casinos, poker, bingo, and virtuals.
Betfair Basic Facts
Website | |
Founded | 2000 |
Owner | Flutter Entertainment plc |
Apps | iOS & Android |
Deposit Methods | Debit Cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Cash, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer, Rapid Transfer, MuchBetter |
Odds provider | OpenBet |
Headquarters | London |
Game Types | Sports Betting, Exchange, Casino, Live Casino, Poker, Bingo, Virtuals |
Withdrawal Methods | Debit Cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer, Rapid Transfer, MuchBetter |
Betting Functions | Live Betting, Live Streaming, Cash Out, Bet Builder, Odds Boost |
Support | Live Chat, Phone, Email, Twitter, FAQ Section |
Betfair Pros & Cons
Betfair Review
Betfair, as a fixed-odds bookmaker, was launched in May 2012. There are over 30 sports on the Sportsbook tab. Customers can also place stakes on events from the world of politics and the entertainment industry.
For bets on many popular matches, Betfair sportsbook places enhanced odds on certain markets - these can be found in the Odds Boost window. There is a Bet Builder option available for football, basketball and others - multiple bets from several events in the same match.
Betfair new customers can choose from an extensive range of payment systems - bank cards, bank transfers, popular e-wallets, prepaid Paysafecard and cash via a Paddy Power Shop.
Betfair received an average rating of 7.4/10 according to a research conducted by Match.Center specialists. In our rating, the betting site shares sixth place with Betfred and Parimatch bookmakers.
Betfair | Rating | Comment |
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A range of markets | 7/10 | 30+ sports and 2900+ markets for top matches |
Bonus offers | 6.5/10 | Welcome offer in Free bets and regular bonuses |
Payment methods | 6/10 | Debit Cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Cash, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard, Bank Transfer, Rapid Transfer, MuchBetter |
Apps | 10/10 | iOS and Android |
Streaming | 6/10 | Live streaming of some events, match centre and a streaming schedule |
Sign-up and support | 7/10 | 24/7 support, chatbot in live chat before the operator. Registration in one stage, many fields in the form |
Ease of navigation | 9/10 | Not the most convenient layout of the betting sections |
Betfair Screenshots
Betfair video review

Desktop version of the Betfair website

Mobile version of the Betfair website

Sportsbook mobile app
Betfair Free Bets & Promotions
Betfair Sign Up Offer
Bet £10 On The Sportsbook & Get £30 In Free Bets
New customers can receive £30 in Free bet stakes when they signing up with a promo code.
How to Claim the Bonus
Terms and Conditions
Betfair Existing Customer Promotions
Betfair offers a £2 Free bet for acca or Bet Builder bets on football matches. To take part in the promotion, you must place a combined bet of at least £10 on a football match. The total odds for the stake must be at least 1/1 (2.00). After the qualifying bet has been settled, the operator will issue a £2 Free bet, which can be used for Accas, Multiples or Bet Builders. The bonus is valid for 48 hours.
Betfair will credit £10 to your account under the referral programme if your friend signs up using your personal promo code. The bonus will be credited for each new customer who wagers £10 or more on Betfair Sportsbook, Betfair Exchange or Casino slots within 60 days of signing up. Bets must be settled before the bonus is awarded. The maximum number of referrals is 5.
Customers can return the full stake amount to their account if the football player whose performance they have bet on is replaced before the start of the 11th minute of the match (the match clock must be between 0:00 and 10:00). A stake on the selected player must not be settled. In case of multiple bets, this part of the bet will be voided and the other parts will be re-priced.
Betfair Odds
To determine the betting odds at the bookmakers, we calculate and compare the margin, which is the operator's commission on the published odds. We take Betfair odds for the main markets in top football, basketball and tennis matches as an example:
To calculate the margin we have applied a simple formula:
Margin = (1/odds1 + 1/odds2 + 1/odds3 - 1) x 100.
Let's now calculate the margin using the Tottenham - Man Utd game as an example. Betfair has set the following quotes for the main outcomes (1 - X - 2): 9/5 (2.80) - 13/5 (3.60) - 29/20 (2.45). The calculation according to the formula above looks like this: (1/2.80 + 1/3.60 + 1/2.45 - 1) x 100 = 4.31%.
Betfair bookmaker margins are kept at a medium level. On average, according to our examples, it was 6.02%. This is an above average figure (5% to 7% margin).
Sport | League | Date | Match | Margin on 1X2 | Margin on O/U |
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Football | Premier League | 27/04/2023 | Tottenham - Man Utd | 4.31% | 6.94% |
Football | Saudi Professional League | 27/04/2023 | Al-Adalh - Al-Taawoun Buraidah | 10.67% | 8.23% |
Football | Kazakhstan 1st Division | 27/04/2023 | FK Aktobe-Jas - FC Turan | 11.52% | 8.12% |
Basketball | NBA | 28/04/2023 | Boston Celtics - Atlanta Hawks | 6.21% | 5.26% |
Basketball | British BBL Championship | 27/04/2023 | Manchester Giants - Bristol Flyers | 9.09% | 7.94% |
Basketball | Philippine MPBL | 27/04/2023 | Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. - Pampanga Giant | 7.13% | 9.09% |
Tennis | ATP Madrid | 27/04/2023 | Sonego - Struff | 5.51% | 7.89% |
Tennis | ITF Kursumlijska Banja | 27/04/2023 | Pavlou - Stojanova | 7.58% | 7.89% |
Tennis | Savannah Challenger 2023 | 27/04/2023 | Rybakov - Krueger | 7.62% | 7.94% |
What to Know About Betfair
Betfair is part of the gambling company Flutter Entertainment PLC along with well-known brands such as FanDuel, Paddy Power, PokerStars, Sky Betting & Gaming, and Sportsbet.
Betfair History
Betfair is a British gambling company that operates the world's largest online betting exchange. In addition, Betfair offers fixed odds betting, casino, live casino, slots, poker, exchange games, bingo and virtual sports. It was founded in 2000, with a 'Sportsbook' section launched in May 2012 to compete with traditional bookmakers. In February 2016, Betfair merged with Paddy Power to create Flutter Entertainment plc, which now owns a number of gambling industry bookmakers.
Betfair Betting Key Features
Betfair, which originally appeared on the betting exchanges market, is now also a quality betting platform with many dedicated options. Here are the main benefits of Betfair:
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Bet Builder |
Betfair Sports and Markets
Customers at Betfair sportsbook can stake on matches in more than 30 disciplines. These include:
Football
The Football section features tournaments from more than 80 countries to choose from. England, Germany and Spain have the most extensive coverage, but there are also lower leagues from Uganda, Paraguay, Lithuania and other countries. The top games are presented in a separate tab "Euro Elite", which makes it easier to find the current games in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Liga Portugal.
The top matches' coverage is as varied as possible - in addition to main outcomes, handicaps and totals, you can bet on cards & corners, shots, special bets in #OddsOnThat, goalscorers, player assist, statistics for intervals, penalty, red cards and many other options.
Horse racing & Greyhound racing
For fans of betting on horse racing & greyhounds, Betfair has plenty of tournaments in the UK, Ireland, France, South Africa and Australia. The pages of the selected disciplines show the times of the upcoming races, the list of participants, information on streaming and the options available - Odds Boost, Promo and more. In addition to betting on the winner of the race, special bets can be placed under #OddsOnThat (e.g. winner of the race and runner-up, third and fourth place, race winner and horse in Top 3, etc.).
Tennis
The tennis betting section on Betfair includes events ranging from Grand Slams, ATP and WTA tournaments to ITF, UTR and Challenger. There are over 150 betting markets - set betting, correct scores, handicaps, totals and special bets such as Both Players to win a Set (Yes/No).
Betfair In Play Betting
The bookmaker offers hundreds of events every day for in-play betting. To help punters, Betfair has provided the following options:

TV broadcasting information and the live streaming icon

Infographics screen and match statistics
Betfair Streaming
For many live events, the bookmaker offers video broadcasts. To watch live events on the Betfair site or in the app, you need to register and fund your account. The betting site provides videos of many popular sporting events - football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, snooker, rugby, Esports, table tennis, horse racing, greyhound racing and others. In the horse racing section, Betfair streams upcoming races in the UK, Ireland, Australia and other countries.
In the betting line, you can see which current and upcoming matches will be available for streaming. In addition, on Betfair you can find out which TV channel is currently broadcasting or planning to broadcast a particular match.
Betfair Payment Methods
You can fund your Betfair account via a variety of popular payment methods. These include debit cards, e-wallets, Apple Pay, bank transfer and prepaid system Paysafecard.
The table below shows the deposit and withdrawal limits.
Payment Method | Minimum Deposit | Maximum Deposit | Minimum Withdrawal | Maximum Withdrawal | Withdrawal Time | Commission |
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Debit cards Visa/Mastercard | £5 | System’s limit | £0.01 | System’s limit | 2-5 working days | No |
Apple Pay | £5 | System’s limit | £0.01 | System’s limit | 2-5 working days | No |
Instant Transfer | £5 | System’s limit | £0.01 | System’s limit | Immediately | No |
Cash via a Paddy Power Shop | £10 | System’s limit | Not available | System’s limit | Not available | No |
PayPal | £20 | System’s limit | £1 | System’s limit | 1-4 hours | No |
Skrill | £20 | System’s limit | £1 | System’s limit | 1-4 hours | No |
Neteller | £20 | System’s limit | £1 | System’s limit | 1-4 hours | No |
Paysafecard | £20 | System’s limit | Not available | System’s limit | Not available | No |
Bank Transfer | £20 | System’s limit | £10 | System’s limit | 1-5 working days | No |
Rapid Transfer | £20 | System’s limit | £0.01 | System’s limit | 2-3 working days | No |
MuchBetter | £20 | System’s limit | £0.01 | System’s limit | Up to 24 hours | No |
How to Make a Deposit to Betfair
In order to deposit funds into your betting account, follow these steps:

Deposit section in the Betfair app
How to Withdraw from Betfair
Here's a step-by-step instruction on how to withdraw winnings from Betfair:
Betfair App
The bookmaker has launched mobile applications for iOS and Android. The app can be downloaded from the official App Store and Google Play, and there are also download links on the bookmaker's official site under "Betfair mobile". The app offers all the basic options - you can also register, deposit, bet, play casino and live casino games and withdraw your winnings. Note that Betfair has developed a separate mobile app for the exchange section. It is also available for all popular mobile platforms and the installation links can be found under the "Betfair mobile" tab.
Developer | Betfair |
Cost | All versions are free |
Software | iOS, Android |
Age Limit | 17+ |
Language | English |
Currencies | £ |
Deposit methods | Debit Cards, E-Wallets, Apple Pay, Paysafecard, Bank Transfer |
Withdrawal methods | Debit Cards, E-Wallets, Apple Pay, Bank Transfer |
License | Licensed by the Gambling Commission |
Betfair Sign Up Process
To register with Betfair, the customer needs to:

The Betfair registration page
How to Bet at Betfair
To place a bet on Betfair, tap on the "All Sports" button. Then:

List of sports in the All Sports section

Single bet at Betfair
How to Cash Out a Bet at Betfair
The Cash Out feature at Betfair is available for singles, multiples and accas. In order to settle your bet early:
Betfair Security
Betfair operates in the UK under licences issued by the Gambling Commission under account numbers 39439, 39435, 39561 and 39426. The betting site is protected by SSL/TLS technology. In addition, Betfair is certified according to the international information security standard ISO27001. The site is willing to undergo regular independent audits and is committed to reviewing and maintaining security measures in the future.
Betfair Customer Support
Sooner or later, most customers need assistance from the customer service team. You can ask questions and get answers from Betfair staff through the following channels:
Betfair Betting Tips and Tricks
To make betting more convenient and successful on the website or app, you can use our tips: