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Rating - 7.4

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

What we like:
  • Betfair exchange and online sportsbook. Betfair platform users can place bets both in traditional betting mode and in exchange mode.
  • Wide range of markets on top football. Betfair offers more than 2900 betting options on major football events.
  • An extensive choice of payment systems. You can make deposits at Betfair via bank cards, many e-wallets, prepaid paysafecard, Apple Pay, bank transfers and cash at Paddy Power outlets.
  • Lots of bonuses. New customers can get a £30 Free bet as a Welcome bonus. Regular bonuses are available for existing customers on football and horse racing.
What we don’t like:
  • Not many live streams. The betting site is behind the market leaders in terms of the number of live streams on offer. However, on the site you will always find a schedule of upcoming live streams and information on the TV channels broadcasting the matches.
  • Hard to reach contacts. It is challenging to find information about support contacts and live chat on the betting site. In addition, in live chat you have to go through a chatbot before you can communicate with an operator.

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.

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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

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24/7 support, chatbot in live chat before the operator. Registration in one stage, many fields in the form

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Not the most convenient layout of the betting sections

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Desktop version of the Betfair website

Desktop version of the Betfair website

Mobile version of the Betfair website

Mobile version of the Betfair website

Sportsbook mobile app

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.


Full T&Cs apply

How to Claim the Bonus

  • Register on Betfair with promo code ZBGC01.
  • Confirm your mobile phone number by SMS.

  • Deposit at least £10 using a debit card (Apple Pay excluded).

  • Place a stake of £10 or more on sporting event at minimum odds of 1/2 (1.50).

  • Qualifying bets must be placed within 30 days of signing up.

Terms and Conditions

  • Free bet stakes are valid for 30 days from the date of receipt.
  • SMS verification required.

  • Only deposits made using Debit Cards will qualify.

  • Unmatched, unsettled and voided qualifying bets do not count towards the promotion.

  • It is forbidden to use a duplicate account. If the bookmaker establishes that you have used more than one account when participating in the promotion, the betting site may deduct the Free bets and any winnings made from the duplicate account. 

  • Full and Partially Cash Out options are not available when using the bonus amount.

  • Free bets do not apply to the following bet types: Canadian, Goliath, Heinz, Lucky 15, Lucky 31, Lucky 63, Patent, Super Heinz, Trixie & Yankee.

Betfair Existing Customer Promotions

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Get £2 Free Bet When You Bet £10 Worth Of Accas Or Bet Builders On Football

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.

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Earn £10 In Cash For Every Friend You Refer

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.

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Substitution Guarantee

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:

  • Football. Premier League Tottenham - Man Utd (27/04/2023):
  • 1x2 odds: 9/5 - 13/5 - 29/20, margin 4.31%.
  • Over/Under 2.5 goals odds: 6/10 - 5/4, margin 6.94%.  
  • Basketball. NBA Boston Celtics - Atlanta Hawks (28/04/2023):
  • Win market odds: 2/5 - 15/8, margin 6.21%.
  • Over/Under 231.5 points odds: 9/10 - 9/10, margin 5.26%.
  • Tennis. ATP Madrid Sonego - Struff (27/04/2023):
  • 1x2 odds: 8/11 - 11/10, margin 5.51%.
  • Over/Under 23.5 games odds: 1/1 - 8/11, margin 7.89%.

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).

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League

Date

Match

Margin on 1X2

Margin on O/U

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:

  • Over 30 betting sections. Betfair offers a wide range of events in over 30 sports. You'll also find betting on politics and entertainment on the betting site.
  • Great coverage of the top matches. On the top football matches page, you can choose from over 2900 betting options. In particular, Betfair offers plenty of markets on individual players - goals, assists, goalscoring and other statistics - as well as around 20 outcomes on star players' performance.
  • Price boosts. Customers can bet with enhanced odds. On the pages of the top matches such options are located in the OddsBoost section. 
  • Detailed stats. For many top matches, the bookmaker has head-to-head stats and a detailed preview of each opponent.
  • Live streaming. There are video streams of some matches of the bookmaker's choice. These matches are marked by the "Play" icon. You can also find out which upcoming matches will be available for video streaming in the event schedule. If you hover over the 'TV' icon, you will also find out which matches will be shown on TV.
  • Promotions. The bookmaker offers bonuses for both new customers and existing players. New customers can claim the 'Bet £10 On The Sportsbook & Get £30 In Free Bets' bonus, while existing customers are offered bonuses for accas, Bet Builders as well as a referral programme.

Live Streaming

Cash Out

Acca Insurance

Odds Boost

Time Out

Bet Builder

Betfair Sports and Markets

Customers at Betfair sportsbook can stake on matches in more than 30 disciplines. These include:

  • UK favourites: Football, Horse racing, Greyhound racing, Tennis, Cricket, Darts, Rugby league, Rugby union, Snooker.
  • USA leagues: American football, Baseball, Basketball.
  • Esports: CS:GO, Dota 2, King of Glory, LoL, Overwatch, Arena of Glory, Valorant.
  • Martial arts: Boxing, MMA.
  • Other team sports: Ice hockey, Australian Rules, Handball, Gaelic Games, Volleyball, Water Polo, Netball.
  • Other individual sports: Golf, Cycling, Motor Sport, Surfing, Table tennis.
  • Non-sporting bets: Politics, Nobel Prizes, TV-Shows.

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:

  • In-Play sports. Under the In-Play tab, Betfair publishes bets on matches in many popular disciplines - football, tennis, darts, cricket, Esports and more. Live football betting offers more than 130 bets. Besides the main outcomes, there are Over/Under, HT/FT, Handicap, First Goal and more.
  • Infographics and statistics. Most of the matches in In-Play mode are accompanied by a graphic display of events on the court in the Match View. The game page has live stats for the whole game or certain play periods. 
  • Cash Out. The Cash Out feature gives customers the chance to settle their bets before the event is over. This way bettors can reduce their losses or even win more money. The amount of Cash Out that is offered depends on many circumstances - the time left to the end of the match, the course of the game and other factors.
TV broadcasting information and the live streaming icon

TV broadcasting information and the live streaming icon

Infographics screen and match statistics

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

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:

  • Log in on the Betfair website or app.

  • Go to the 'Deposit' section.

  • On the next window, select the payment method. 

  • Enter the amount and specify your payment system details.

Deposit section in the Betfair app

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:

  • Open the 'My Betfair Account' section.

  • Select the 'Withdraw Funds' option.

  • Enter the payment method you used to fund into your account.

  • Enter the amount and confirm the transaction.

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:

  • Open the betting website or app.

  • Click the "Join now" button on the home screen.

  • Fill in all the required details: gender, first name and surname, date of birth, country, postcode and phone number, email. 

  • Create a password, set a security question and answer.

  • Choose the account currency, set payment limit, enter a promotion code (if any).

  • Confirm you agree to the Terms and Conditions, Betfair's Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy and are 18 years old.

  • Confirm your registration by clicking "Join Now".

The Betfair registration page

The Betfair registration page

How to Bet at Betfair

To place a bet on Betfair, tap on the "All Sports" button. Then: 

  • Select the sport of interest.

  • On the opening page, click on the line of the desired event.

  • On the match page, find the desired betting market and click on the appropriate odds.

  • In the "Betslip" window, enter the bet amount and confirm the bet by clicking on the "Place Bets" button.

List of sports in the All Sports section

List of sports in the All Sports section

Single bet at Betfair

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:

  • Access the Cash Out tab on the Betfair website or app.

  • On the window with your bet, click on the Cash Out Amount button.

  • Confirm you agree to Cash Out.

  • This amount will immediately be credited to your betting account.

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:

  • Live chat.

  • Phone: 0844 871 7000 or 0844 871 5000.

  • Email: info@betfair.com.

  • Twitter: @BetfairCS.

Betfair Betting Tips and Tricks

To make betting more convenient and successful on the website or app, you can use our tips:

  • Explore the betting options and promotions. Betfair offers a good selection of sports, Cash Out, Bet Builder, Odds Boost and live streaming. Do not forget to take advantage of welcome Free bet and other bonuses.

  • Manage your bankroll carefully. When registering with the bookmaker you can set daily/weekly/monthly deposit limits.

  • Try to prepare for the match. On the top events page, the bookmaker publishes detailed statistics and previews to help you decide on your bet.

Betfair Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betfair Trustworthy?

Betfair has been granted several licences by the UK Gambling Commission. This means that the bookmaker guarantees fair and transparent operations and services to its customers. The brand has been known in the UK gambling market for over 20 years and has established itself as one of the industry leaders.

How Do I Get Betfair Sign Up Offer?

To get the £30 Free bet for new customers, you need to create an account on the website or app using the bonus code ZBGC01, complete the SMS verification, make a deposit of £10 or more with a bank card and place your first bet on sports of at least £10. The minimum event odds are 1/2 (1.50).

How To Place A Bet at Betfair?

To place a bet on Betfair, you need to log in, find the match of interest in the All Sports or In-Play sections, select the required market on the match page and click on the appropriate odds. Afterwards, in the Betslip window, you have to specify the bet amount and confirm the bet.

Does Betfair Do Cash Out?

Yes, Betfair offers Cash Out for many sports events. You should first check that the Cash Out option is available for that particular market - the relevant sections are marked with a special yellow icon. To use the Cash Out option, please refer to the Cash Out tab in the menu.

Is There A Betfair app?

Betfair UK has separate mobile apps for the exchange and sportsbook sections. Customers can install them on iOS and Android devices. The apps are available on the App Store and Google Play. You can find the apps via a search on these official app stores or on the Betfair website in the Betfair Mobile section.

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