Intro

Betfair is one of the big players in the UK betting industry with some of the best sports markets and casino games out there. They have also partnered with some of the most prestigious sports teams including Real Madrid, with whom they started working with around 2 years ago. Let’s have a look at what you can expect from one of the biggest names in betting.

Betfair’s sports and casino welcome offers are pretty generous but their bonuses for existing customers are equally as attractive, giving you all the more reason to keep coming back.

Sportsbook

Risk Free Bonus

Betfair is currently offering a risk-free £20 initial sports wager for all new customers, meaning Betfair will reimburse you if your first wager loses. The qualifying bet stands at £20. If you win this bet, you of course, simply collect your winnings.

Free £5 bet

As you might have guessed this is a free £5 bet. In order to claim it, you must opt-in and place a multiples bet consisting of at least two legs of at least £10. The total odds of this bet need to be higher than 1/2 and used within 7 days.

Free £25 bet

A bit more appealing than the previous offer in terms of value, but it’s also more difficult to get. To get the £25 you’ll need to win a same game football multiples bet with a minimum combined odds of 4/1, which is a tricky bet. If you do this successfully, however, the £25 free bet is all yours.

Casino Bonus

Who doesn’t like getting something for nothing? Well that’s just what you’ll find with the Betfair casino welcome offer, which gives you 30 free spins for no deposit. You must verify your account before receiving these free spins, and each free spin is valued at 1p. There are also absolutely zero wagering conditions, meaning that all winnings are given as cash.

Betfair claims to have the world’s largest betting exchange which is where all their sports markets can be played, rather than in the traditional sportsbook. The exchange allows you to pick your own odds and pit yourself against individual players rather than the bookies themselves. Betfair has 25 years experience working in sports betting so you can be sure that this will be a worthwhile experience.

The odds are generally very fair, fluctuating in real-time according to the demand of the market. You can place exchange bets for singles, multiples, spread bets, tournament outrights, and even accumulator bets!

Given that Betfair operates as an exchange, live betting is at the heart of their offerings. You can basically find live markets for every single sport and, as an added bonus, there’s a great range of streaming options too. In order to gain access to the live streaming options all you need to do is maintain a positive account balance.

Most major betting brands in the UK have developed a diverse range of products beyond just sports betting these days, and Betfair is no exception. Check out the full scope of offerings right here.

Live Casino

Betfair has live casino tables open 24/7, and you can find all of the casino classics including blackjack, poker and roulette. Games can be streamed in high definition and you have the option to choose from multiple camera angles when you play. It truly brings a real-life casino into the comfort of your own home.

Betfair supports many different payment methods on its site. You can use debit cards, e-wallets (Skrill/Neteller/PayPal), bank transfer, Maestro, and Paysafecard. There may be fees attached to certain payment methods – 2% for PayPal and 2.5% for Paysafecard – so it’s best to check the terms and conditions.

You will also come across a minimum deposit amount of £5 and maximum for withdrawal amount of £20,000. What’s even better with Betfair is that it often pays out on withdrawal requests in under 2 hours, so you can get your winnings as soon as possible.

Betfair’s app is very easy to use, has condensed lists to create space, and more importantly, you’re never more than a couple of clicks away from your favourite games. We’d definitely give Betfair full marks for this mobile app, which is available for iOS and Android devices.

Betfair’s mobile site is also fully optimized for a number of different devices, running well on both smartphones and tablets. With very few technical glitches, it ticks all of our boxes.

Betfair is one of the largest betting brands in the world so it’s site is both lawful and secure. Betfair holds a valid betting license to operate in the UK, and it makes use of layer upon layer of firewall security to keep your details protected. Potentially millions of players can pass through the Betfair site each day, which is why such stringent security measures are in place.

Loyalty and VIP Rewards

The Betfair loyalty program is something that has only recently been introduced and so far only applies to bets made on horse racing. Betfair will assign a specific amount of loyalty points to your account for each horse racing wager you make and, as with other sites, the more points you accumulate the more prizes you can redeem.

Design & Usabillity

There are a ton of unique and interesting features to be enjoyed on the Betfair site. It sets itself apart, however, by how simply designed it is. All the links for your favourite features are easily found and recognisable, making Betfair’s website really friendly and your time on the site that bit better.