UK: Gambling Commission<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Malta: Malta Gaming Authority<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes Betfair Safe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Betting sites need to deal with sensitive information, including financial and personal details, so it is essential that this information is kept secure. It is essential that betting sites are well regulated and everything that they offer is fair and legal. We set out our key points for making betting sites safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes a betting site safe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All of the information regarding these policies and all terms and conditions are straightforward to find on Betfair\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair offer 32 different sports markets. The popular sports such as football, horse racing, rugby union, cricket, tennis and golf are all well covered, along with more niche sports such as netball and volleyball. The depth to many of the markets is impressive with a large variety of leagues being catered for. The bookmaker also has sections for specials, such as politics, and Esports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair\u2019s sportsbook consistently offer fair and competitive odds. I looked at three football matches, from the Premier League and the Championship in England, and from La Liga in Spain. Their payout margins averaged at 94.1%. When we compared their payout margin for the Premier League match between Chelsea and Fulham on 03.02.23, they stood up well with other leading bookmakers. Betfair offered a payout margin of 94.3%, compared to BetVictor (92.7%), Paddy Power (93%) and William Hill (95.7). They couldn\u2019t quite match bet365 and Betway (94.9%) and were some way off BetUK (97.7%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Rugby Union the payout margin for England against Scotland in the Six Nations\/Calcutta Cup was 91.4%. While this margin failed to match bet365 (94.1%), it bettered Paddy Power (91.2%), BetVictor (89%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For horse racing I looked at the 15:25 at Southwell and the bookie had a payout margin of 80%, which was equal to Betfred, better than BetUk and only slightly behind William Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Odds can be viewed as fractional or decimal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair offer a good range of markets, options and features to enhance your betting experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair have a cash out feature which allows you to lock in a profit or loss before waiting for the event to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As well as traditional markets Betfair offer a wide range of options. Individual player props are becoming very popular, and these are available in a range of sports. In football, for some individual players, there are number of special markets set up for number of shots, passes or cards. This is available in cricket too, where you can predict how many runs a batsman will score. In tennis you can bet on the number of aces a player will serve, or the amount of breakpoints they will create or face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair has a comprehensive bet builder, which is available on a range of sports. There are many options which you can combine, and there is also the option to tweet @Betfair #oddsonthat and get odds for a custom bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bookmaker offers a great range of in-play betting options, which allows to monitor the action and place your wagers accordingly. The depth of football markets mean that you can find a match to bet on at most times throughout the day. Other sports to offer in-play betting tennis, darts, rugby, baseball, handball and E-sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are multiple in-play markets to choose from. For example, in football, as well as the standard match winner, you can bet on which team has the most corners or who will score the next goal. In-play markets on more niche sports or lower tiers of sport, may lack the depth and variety of more popular events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair constantly provides live streams of sporting events around the world. You\u2019ll find streams of football, tennis, snooker, volleyball, basketball, darts, cricket, ice hockey, rugby, bowls, handball and of course horse racing and greyhounds. All of the streams are free to watch with the exception of certain horse racing and greyhound events for which you may be required to place a bet on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be restricted to which events you can stream due to broadcasting rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For GB, Irish, UAE, Latin American, Mauritius and Australian horse races, a minimum total stake of \u00a31 must be placed on the race in order to stream it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also known as accumulators or accas, Betfair allows you to place a variety of these bets, with up to 25 selections. More commonly you can pick three, four or five football matches and predict the winner of each for a combined bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently you can select up to maximum of 25 selections in one Multiple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to you can also place the following full-cover multiples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trixie – A Trixie is a full-cover multiple bet on three selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is made up of 4 bets – 3 Doubles and 1 Treble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patent – A Patent is a full-cover multiple bet with singles on three selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is made up of 7 bets – 3 Singles, 3 Doubles and 1 Treble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yankee – A Yankee is a full-cover multiple bet on four selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is made up of 11 bets – 6 Doubles, 4 Trebles and 1 Fourfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canadian – A Canadian is a full-cover multiple bet on five selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is made up of 26 bets – 10 Doubles, 10 Trebles, 5 Fourfolds and 1 Fivefold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heinz – A Heinz is a full-cover multiple bet on six selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is made up of 57 bets – 15 Doubles, 20 Trebles, 15 Fourfolds, 6 Fivefolds and 1 Sixfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Super Heinz – A Super Heinz is a full-cover multiple bet on seven selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is made up of 120 bets – 21 Doubles, 35 Trebles, 35 Fourfolds, 21 Fivefolds, 7 Sixfolds and 1 Sevenfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Goliath – A Goliath is a full-cover multiple bet on eight selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is made up of 247 bets – 28 Doubles, 56 Trebles, 70 Fourfolds, 56 Fivefolds, 28 Sixfolds, 8 Sevenfolds and one Eightfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair also have introduced \u201cacca edge\u201d, which replaces their acca insurance. I will cover this in the promotions section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair have a market leading betting exchange so if you are after backing and laying it is the place to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair’s welcome offer nets you \u00a320 worth of free bets when you bet \u00a35 on the sportsbook. There are promotions for existing customers, mainly involving multiples. For those who enjoy multiple bets, there is a revamped acca insurance, called acca edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair have a great sign up offer, which is inline with many of it’s competitiors. Place a minimum bet of \u00a35 on the Sportsbook on odds of a minimum of 1\/2 (1.5), and get \u00a320 in free bets. These are valid for 30 days. SMS verification is required, and only deposits via cards will qualify. As ever, check the terms and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no deposit bonus available on the sportsbook at Betfair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair often run promos where you can be rewarded with free bets. One example is the offer of a \u00a310 free bet when you bet on \u00a310 worth of Multiples on Saturday\u2019s UK and Ireland Horse Racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another offer is a free \u00a32 bet on the bet builder for any EPL game over the weekend. Football punters can also take advantage of a free \u00a32 bet when they bet \u00a310 on accumulators or the bet builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair often offer enhanced odds leading up to events. For example on 03.02.23 the bookmaker were offering 9\/4 on Kevin Stott to ride a winner in that days meeting at Newcastle, boosted from 7\/4. Football fans could take advantage of betting on both Athletic Bilbao and Malaga to win, boosted from 2\/1 to 5\/2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair\u2019s Acca Edge is one of the most comprehensive acca insurances within the UK industry. It applies to accumulators consisting of a minimum of three selections or more and you can use it across any sport and any market. If one result lets you down on your accumulator, then Betfair will offer you money back as cash in return for a slight reduction in odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Betfair offer a number of promotions with free-bets, they are not currently running any promos with risk-free bets on the sportsbook. The Betfair Exchange has been known to offer a \u00a320 risk free bet as part of the sign-up offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned earlier, Betfair have a number of offers available for existing customers, which give you the chance to rack up free bets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the time of writing Betfair do not offer a VIP programme on the sportsbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Firstly, I looked at how to register an account, along with the welcome bonus, terms and conditions. Then I completed the registration and verification process. I looked into a number of different sports before investigating specific bets, focusing on football, rugby union and horse racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I placed a couple of bets to ensure everything worked well and then looked at the customer service section, the terms and conditions and at the information and support on safer gambling. I conducted this research using both the desktop version of the website and the app., for both the sportsbook and the exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Betfair desktop website is user friendly and allows access to all the different sites under the Betfair umbrella. You can switch between the sportsbook section and the betting exchange easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sports betting section displays the huge range that Betfair has available, with all of the different markets easily accessible. The help section is easily found, and the number of topics covered in this is extensive. The in-play section is easy to use, and once again, the markets are most comprehensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Exchange, it is easy to see the main sporting markets you can bet and lay on. The depth of markets demonstrate why it is one of the best betting exchanges around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair offers different apps for the different parts of its site. This can be a little irritating for punters who may wish to flick between the sportsbook and the betting exchange. There is a tab to give a quick link to the exchange from the sports, but there is not a reciprocal arrangement. On the exchange you need to use the A-Z menu. If you want to use both the sportsbook and the exchange it is easier to download both apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair provide an excellent service on mobile devices. The app is quick, responsive and offers easy access to promotions, different sports markets, and all that the site has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to register a new account with Betfair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can register a new account with Betfair in a matter of minutes. You simply hit the join button, provide your personal information, select a username, password and security question, enter the bonus code and click join. I have outlined the steps for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned earlier you need to share personal details such as name, a valid email address, a phone number, country of residence and your current address. In order to verify your account you need to go through the following steps, which includes uploading a photo of your Passport, Drivers Licence or National ID. The Drivers Licence is a good option as it also covers proof of address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ID Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will need to upload a photo of one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n National ID<\/p>\n\n\n\n Passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n Driver\u2019s Licence<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Copy of a bank statement (less than six months old);<\/p>\n\n\n\n Utility bill (less than six months old).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair have a number of options available for deposit and withdrawal. Debit cards have a minimum deposit of \u00a35, with most other methods being \u00a310. Deposit time is generally instant, with the exception of bank transfers. After the merger between Betfair and Paddy Power, customers can also deposit in Paddy Power betting shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the time of writing, no crypto payments are available at Betfair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair have a ‘Closed Loop Policy’ when it comes to withdrawing funds. This means that if you have deposited into your Betfair account using one payment method, you will have to use the same payment method to withdraw. When you are ready to make a withdrawal, clicking on the My Account button leads you to a number of straightforward steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As is standard, debit cards and bank transfers can take 2-5 days. Ewallets are usually quicker, within 24 hours and sometimes as fast as four hours. You can withdraw as little as \u00a31 with debit cards and Ewallets. The maximum withdrawal is \u00a3500,000 per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair boast an extensive help section, with many FAQs. There is also a live chat feature, and you can tweet any queries to @BetfairCS. Opening hours are between 8am and 11pm. We did manage to locate a customer service telephone number, however this is not easily found on the website or the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair take responsible gambling seriously. There are clear links to safer gambling on the website and app. The initial tab immediately gives you the option to limit your deposits. The other tabs take you to a more extensive section. Here you can find tools, including deposit limits, loss limits, time out options, budget calculator, a gaming time check and self-exclusion. Another link takes you to an information section, called \u201cLooking Out for Everyone\u201d. This provides signs and characteristics of those who may have a gambling problem, strategies to help, a section on protecting minors, and a gambling helpline number. Finally there is another section dedicated to helplines and useful website links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betfair is a well regarded bookmaker. It is ranked fourth by the Telegraph in both their list of the UK\u2019s best betting websites for 2023 and for their best football betting website. The company also has received two Queen\u2019s Awards for Enterprise. As well as the sportsbook, Betfair have an excellent betting exchange. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Queen\u2019s Award for Enterprise 2008<\/p>\n\n\n\n Queen\u2019s Award for Enterprise 2003<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chris Sampson:<\/strong> Betfair are an excellent bookmaker. They have a great range and depth to their sports markets, and have fair and attractive odds. To compliment the sportsbook they have a market leading betting exchange too. The exchange odds are, in the vast majority of cases, more attractive than the sportsbook. Slightly more competitive odds from the sportsbook would be a step forward. They have a great in-play section and excellent live streaming. A VIP section would improve things, and I would like to see the customer support section introduce a phoneline and email service. I recommend Betfair to experienced punters looking to change bookmakers and to novice bettors who are just embarking on their sports betting journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other betting site to play at if you like Betfair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you enjoy having a punt at Betfair you may enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Betway<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
What makes Betfair a safe and reputable company<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Betfair hold licenses from and are regulated by both the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority. This means that they have to adhere to a strict code of conduct and that they are extremely well monitored.
They have a clear privacy policy, which can be accessed via a link at the bottom of each page on their website. This outlines the measures they take to keep customer information secure, and highlights how seriously they take data protection. These include a two-step authentication process to protect customer accounts against attacks and the use of SSL technology to encrypt data, alongside biometrics, guards and cameras to secure the servers in their data centres.
Betfair extend this duty of care to their customers with promotion of responsible gambling. Their responsible gambling page outlines their commitment, gives tips for safe gambling and supplies contact details for their dedicated support team. In addition to this there are a range of tools to help the customer manage their account and their limits. These includes deposit and transfer limits, reality checks, self-assessment, self-exclusion and the option to take breaks from using the site.
All of this information is straightforward to find on the website, and the terms for bonuses are clear and straightforward.
Chris Sampson:<\/strong>
Betfair are a reliable and well regulated company, who look after customer welfare in terms of data protection and safe gambling.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSports you can bet on at Betfair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sports Betting Markets at Betfair: depth and quality<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Betfair have a broad sportsbook, which also offers depth across a range of sports and leagues. Football, Horse racing and Tennis are all covered particularly well. Football, for example, has huge depth , with bets available for some of the more obscure leagues around the world, as well as popular markets such as the Premier League. They offer a large range of markets from the result of games, to player props (number of passes made, cards, goals, assists). As well these hugely popular sports, punters who want to bet on sports with smaller followings such as surfing, handball and winter sports have their needs catered for, along with the specials markets for TV and politics.
Chris Sampson:<\/strong>
A broad and varied sportsbook which offers a range of markets, and has good depth, especially on the more popular sports.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBetfair Odds Offers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Betfair odds: consistent and competitive<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Chris Sampson:<\/strong>
Consistent and competitive odds across a range of sports. They rarely offer the best odds out there in any category, however, across different sports they are in touch with the leaders. They rarely offer any markets which are unattractive to punters. The exchange often offers better odds than the sportsbook.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBetfair Betting Options and Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cash out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Variety of Markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bet Builder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In-play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Live Streaming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Excellent range of bets and features at Betfair<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Chris Sampson:<\/strong>
Betfair have an amazing amount of markets and depth. They have a great in-play section, complimented by one of the best live streaming services available. Many types of bets are available, both pre-match and in-play, with multiples being a strength.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWelcome offers and Promos at Betfair: Grab a bonus at Betfair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
New Player Bonus at Betfair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Betfair Deposit Bonus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Betfair Free Bet Bonus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Enhanced Odds at Betfair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Acca Edge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Betfair Risk-Free Bet Bonus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Betfair Reload Bonus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Betfair VIP Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A generous welcome offer and regular promotions at Betfair<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Chris Sampson:<\/strong>
Betfair have a generous welcome offer for new customers. You can get \u00a310 worth of free bets when you bet \u00a330 on the sportsbook. They are particularly good for promotions offering free bets. These promos are often connected to their bet builder or multiples.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBetfair User Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Using Betfair on their website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Using Betfair on their app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
User friendly experience on the website and the app at Betfair<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Chris Sampson:<\/strong>
Betfair provide a user friendly experience on their website and on mobile devices, via the app. A better link between the sportsbook and the exchange could improve matters.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
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A straightforward and secure sign in process at Betfair<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Chris Sampson:<\/strong>
A quick, simple and safe sign in and verification process. The steps are easy to follow, documents are easy to upload and you can easily access your welcome bonus.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBetfair Payment Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Payment Method<\/td> Min Deposit<\/td> Max Withdrawal<\/td> Average Deposit Time<\/td> Average Withdrawal Time<\/td><\/tr> VISA<\/td> \u00a35<\/td> No limit<\/td> Instant<\/td> 2-5 days<\/td><\/tr> Mastercard<\/td> \u00a35<\/td> No limit<\/td> Instant<\/td> 2-5 days<\/td><\/tr> VISA Electron<\/td> \u00a35<\/td> No limit<\/td> Instant<\/td> 2-5 days<\/td><\/tr> Maestro<\/td> \u00a35<\/td> No limit<\/td> Instant<\/td> 2-5 days<\/td><\/tr> Neteller<\/td> \u00a312<\/td> \u00a32 minimum<\/td> Instant<\/td> 1 day<\/td><\/tr> Skrill<\/td> \u00a310<\/td> No limit<\/td> Instant<\/td> 1 day<\/td><\/tr> Paysafecard<\/td> \u00a310<\/td> –<\/td> Instant<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> Paypal<\/td> \u00a310<\/td> No limit<\/td> Instant<\/td> 1 day<\/td><\/tr> Apple pay<\/td> \u00a35<\/td> No limit<\/td> Instant<\/td> 1 day<\/td><\/tr> Rapid Transfer<\/td> \u00a320<\/td> No limit<\/td> Instant<\/td> 2-3 days<\/td><\/tr> Instant Transfer<\/td> \u00a35<\/td> No limit<\/td> Instant<\/td> Instant<\/td><\/tr> MuchBetter<\/td> \u00a320<\/td> No limit<\/td> Instant<\/td> Up to 24 hours<\/td><\/tr> Bank Transfer<\/td> \u00a310<\/td> No limit<\/td> 2-5 working days<\/td> 2-5 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Betfair deposits and withdrawals are safe, fair and easy to use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Chris Sampson:<\/strong>
Betfair have an effective, fair and user-friendly system in place for deposits and withdrawals. Information on this, however, can take some time to find on the website. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCryptocurrency available at Betfair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Time to collect your winnings. Here\u2019s how to withdraw your money from Betfair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Other important information when withdrawing at Betfair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sound and secure withdrawals at Betfair<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Chris Sampson:<\/strong>
Safe, fair and reasonably speedy system for withdrawals.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBetfair\u2019s Customer Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/td> Contact:<\/td> Average Answer Time<\/td><\/tr> email<\/td> –<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> phone<\/td> –<\/td> –<\/td><\/tr> Live Chat<\/td> Available on the App\/Website 24\/7<\/td> Immediate response but automated message. 10 minutes to be put through to an advisor.<\/td><\/tr> Twitter<\/td> @BetfairCS 8am-11pm<\/td> 5-10 minutes<\/td><\/tr> Facebook<\/td> @betfair<\/td> 5-10 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Extensive help and FAQs at Betfair<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Chris Sampson:<\/strong>
Betfair\u00b4s help section is very useful and is fully stocked with a range of FAQ, with links to information on many different areas and topics. The live chat gives an immediate response, however, this is automated and, if you need specific help from an advisor, you need to wait a little longer. Contact can also be made on Twitter and Facebook. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, there is not contact available on email or phone.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nResponsible Gambling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Betfair promotes safer gambling<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Betting.com:<\/strong>
Betfair has a great attitude towards responsible gambling, providing a number of tools to help those with a problem, in addition to links for external support.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAwards and Recognitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Betfair Awards:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Betfair: Up there with Britain\u2019s Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n