The Match.Center team has gone through the newbie motions and put together a detailed, screen-rich walkthrough for any Nigerian looking to get started with Melbet. This guide will lead you through the sign-up process, show you how to add funds to your account and how to place your first sports bet.
Melbet Registration
Only clients with a Nigerian phone number can register at the sportsbook. In addition, new users must be 18 or older and have proof to indicate their age. On Match.Center, you will find a well-detailed article on How to Register with Melbet.
Melbet Login
Logging into your account is easy with the unique username and password created during your registration. You can use your email address as well.
Through Mobile Version and App
Access to the bookmaker is not limited by the device you use. The mobile site version opens seamlessly across all gadgets. After launching a web browser on your tablet or smartphone, simply input “melbet.ng” in the address bar. To log in, tap the “Log in” button on the top right corner of the main page, then enter your phone number and password.
As for the mobile app, the bookmaker currently has an application solely for Android devices, confirmed by the bookmaker’s live chat support. You can download the .apk file by following a link located at the bottom of their site. The login procedure within the app echoes that of the mobile site.
Through Desktop
There is not much difference between the desktop version and that of mobile phones, hence signing in is similar on both sides.
You can log in to your account by inputting your details in the tabs at the topmost right-hand corner of the homepage, as seen below.
How to Deposit Money into Your Account
Before you can place your first bet on Melbet, you need to put some money into your account. Nigerians can do this using local payment options like Opay and Paystack. They’re handy for topping up your account whether you’re using a debit card or prefer a direct bank transfer. Here’s what you need to do:
- Click the icon that looks like coins at the screen’s top to get to the ‘Deposit’ section.
- Choose the payment method.
- Type in your mobile number and the amount you’re putting in. Keep in mind, the least you can add is ₦250. If you want that welcome bonus — a 100% match up to ₦50 000 — make sure your first deposit is ₦4 500 or more.
- Follow the prompts for your chosen payment method to finish up the deposit.
Deposit Limits
Payment Methods | Minimum Deposit | Maximum Deposit |
---|---|---|
Paystack, incl. PaystackCard, PaystackBank, PaystackBankTransfer,
PaystackUSSD |
₦250 | ₦1 000 000 |
OPayBankAccount, incl. OpayBankCard, OPayBankTransfer, OPayBankUssd, OpayWalletNg, OPayReferenceCode | ₦250 | ₦5 000 000 |
FlutterwaveBankTransfer | ₦250 | ₦500 000 |
FlutterwaveCardpayment & USSD | ₦250 | ₦25 000 000 |
How to Place a Bet
Now to the core of the action: placing a bet. It’s quite straightforward and user-friendly to make either pre-match or live wagers (when the game is already in motion).
Pre-match Betting
Follow these guidelines to place your first pre-match bet:
- On the Melbet homepage, scroll through the sports menu at the top to pick your desired sport, like football, out of the 35+ options available.
- Select the country where the competition you want to bet on is taking place.
- Choose the specific league or competition.
- Pick the match.
- A list of all possible outcomes offered by the bookmaker for that match will appear. Select something.
- In the bet slip that opens, enter the amount you want to wager in the “Stake” field and press “Place Bet”.
The above steps cover placing a single bet, which is a wager on a single outcome. For a multibet, which combines several events with accumulated odds, simply add multiple selections to your bet slip one after the other.
Live Betting
- Click on the “Live” section on the homepage.
- In the top menu, choose the sport; Melbet typically offers around 10 sports for In-Play.
- Browse the list of ongoing matches and select the one you like.
- Click on the market you’re interested in to add it to your bet slip.
- Enter the amount you wish to stake in the bet slip that appears and click “Place Bet”.
Remember, when you bet during the match, the odds fluctuate rapidly; make sure you didn’t mistakenly place a bet on the wrong market.