Free Bet FAQ
Everything you need to know before claiming a free bet: the common terms, how withdrawals work, and exactly how to claim each offer we list. 18+ only.
Which free bet terms should you check before claiming or withdrawing?
Check eligibility, qualifying stake, minimum odds, eligible payments, credit expiry and market restrictions before claiming. Before withdrawing winnings, confirm the stake-return rule, whether winnings are cash, and the operator’s account and payment checks.
The headline bonus alone does not tell you the cost or conditions. Use the bookmaker-specific claim steps and terms on this page; credit is not guaranteed profit, and withdrawal timing is not determined by bonus size.
How free bets work · 18+ only. Terms apply. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. BeGambleAware.
Free bet terms explained
What is a qualifying bet?
The first bet you place with your own money to unlock the free bets. It must meet the bookmaker's minimum stake and minimum odds, and usually has to be your first bet on the account.
What are minimum odds?
The lowest price your qualifying bet can be placed at. Most UK offers need odds of 1/2 (1.5) or 1/1 (2.0) or longer. Bets at shorter odds will not trigger the free bets.
Do free bets expire?
Yes. Free bet tokens normally last between 7 and 30 days once credited. Unused tokens disappear when they expire, so check the expiry for each offer in the table below.
Why are some payment methods excluded?
Many bookmakers exclude e-wallets such as PayPal, Skrill and Neteller from welcome offers. Deposit by debit card unless the terms say otherwise.
Can I claim more than one welcome offer?
One per bookmaker per person, household and IP address. You can claim the welcome offer at each different bookmaker, as long as you are new to that brand.
Do cash-out bets count as qualifying bets?
Usually not. Cashing out the qualifying bet early typically voids the offer. Let the bet settle naturally.
Withdrawing free bet winnings
Can I withdraw free bet winnings?
Yes. At UK-licensed bookmakers, profit from a winning free bet is paid as cash with no wagering requirement and can be withdrawn.
Is the free bet stake returned?
No. UK free bets are stake not returned. A £10 free bet at 3.0 pays £20, not £30.
Can I withdraw the free bet itself?
No. A free bet is a token that must be staked. It has no cash value until it wins.
What do I need before withdrawing?
Verified ID and address, and you must withdraw to the payment method you deposited with. Upload ID when you sign up to avoid delays.
How long do withdrawals take?
Debit card payouts via Visa Direct often arrive within hours; bank transfers usually take 1 to 3 working days once your account is verified.
Are free bet winnings taxed?
No. Betting winnings are not taxable for UK residents.
More detail in our guide: Can you withdraw free bet winnings?
How to claim each offer
Tap a bookmaker to see the steps and key terms for its welcome offer.
Sky Bet— Bet 5p & Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: 5p
- Minimum odds: 1/1 (2.0)
- Free bets expire: 30 days
- Click through to Sky Bet and register a new account.
- Make a qualifying first single or E/W bet at odds of 1/1+.
- Receive 3 x £10 free bet tokens once your bet settles.
- Use your tokens within 30 days.
New customers only. First single & E/W bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 3 X £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets exclude virtuals. Free bets are non withdrawable. Free bets expire after 30 days. Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply. Begambleaware.org 18+
Read the full Sky Bet offer review →Betfred— Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: Evens (2.0)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Qualify: within 7 days of sign-up
- Register a new Betfred account and deposit with a debit card.
- Place your first bet of £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ within 7 days.
- Receive 3 x £10 sports free bets & 2 x £10 acca free bets.
- Free bets land within 10 hours of bet settlement.
New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. Begambleaware.org 18+
Read the full Betfred offer review →Betfair— Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: Evens (2.0)
- Free bets expire: 30 days
- Open a new Betfair Sportsbook account.
- Deposit via Pay by Bank, Apple Pay or Debit Card.
- Place a £10+ bet at min odds of EVS (2.0).
- Receive 3 x £10 free bets to use within 30 days.
Place a min £10 bet on Sportsbook on odds of min EVS (2.0), get 3x £10 in Free Bet Builders, Accumulators or multiples to use on any sport. Rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via Pay by Bank, Apple Pay or Debit Card will qualify. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org 18+
Read the full Betfair offer review →Paddy Power— Bet £5 Get £40 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £5
- Minimum odds: Evens (2.0)
- Free bets expire: 30 days
- Sign up for a new Paddy Power account.
- Deposit using Pay by Bank, Debit Card or Apple Pay.
- Place a £5+ bet on the sportsbook at min odds EVS (2.0).
- Receive £40 in free bets, valid for 30 days.
New Customer offer. Place a min £5 bet on the sportsbook at odds of min EVS (2.0) and get £40 in free bets. Free bet rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via Pay by Bank, Debit Cards & Apple Pay will qualify for this offer. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly. Begambleaware.org 18+
Read the full Paddy Power offer review →William Hill— Get £30 in Free Bets when you deposit & bet £10
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: 1/2 (1.5)
- Register a new William Hill account.
- Deposit and place a £10 stake at odds of 1/2 (1.5)+.
- Receive £30 in free bets to use on the sportsbook.
18+. Play Safe. From 00:01 on 18.10.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook (excluding Virtual markets). Further terms apply. www.gambleaware.org #ad. Begambleaware.org 18+
Read the full William Hill offer review →BetMGM— Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Qualify: within 7 days of sign-up
- Sign up for BetMGM.
- Deposit £10+ within 7 days and place a sports bet.
- Receive 4 x £10 Free Bets (2 x Bet Builders, 2 x Sports Bets).
Deposit £10+ within 7 days and place a sports bet. Get 4 x £10 Free Bets (2 x £10 Bet Builders & 2 x £10 Sports Bet). Valid 7 days. Min odds apply. Excludes virtual sports, esports and non-UK/IE horse racing. 18+. T&Cs apply. Begambleaware.org 18+
Read the full BetMGM offer review →Midnite— Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: 1/1 (2.0)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Qualify: within 14 days of sign-up
- Register a new Midnite account.
- Place a £10+ bet at min odds 1/1 (2.0) within 14 days.
- Receive £30 in Free Bets, valid for 7 days.
18+ New customers only. Place a £10+ bet at min odds 1/1 (2.0) within 14 days of sign-up. Get £30 in Free Bets, valid for 7 days on selected bets only. Free stake not returned with winnings. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org 18+
Read the full Midnite offer review →BetVictor— Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: 1/1 (2.0)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Qualify: within 7 days of registration
- Open a new BetVictor account and opt in to the welcome offer.
- Deposit £10+ using a Debit Card.
- Place a £10 qualifying bet on any sport at odds of Evens (2.0) or greater.
- Receive £30 in bonuses once your bet settles.
18+. New customers only. Opt in, deposit & bet £10+ on any sports market at minimum 1/1 (2.0) odds within 7 days of registration. No cash out. £30 bonus split as £10 sports single, £10 accumulator, and £10 casino. Free bets expire in 7 days. Casino bonus subject to wagering requirements. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly. 18+
Read the full BetVictor offer review →Dabble— Bet £10 Get £10 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: 1/2 (1.5)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Download the Dabble app and register a new account.
- Verify your identity via the in-app KYC process.
- Deposit £10+ using a Debit Card.
- Place a £10 real-money bet at min odds 1/2 (1.50).
- Receive a £10 free bet token once your bet settles.
New customers only. Register via the Dabble app, deposit £10+ and place a £10 qualifying bet at min odds 1/2 (1.50). £10 free bet credited upon settlement. 7-day expiry. Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply. 18+. GambleAware.org.
Read the full Dabble offer review →Ladbrokes— Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £5
- Minimum odds: 1/2 (1.5)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Register a new Ladbrokes account via a verified promotional link.
- Deposit a minimum of £5 using a Visa or Mastercard Debit Card.
- Place a first £5+ bet at min odds 1/2 (1.50) or greater.
- Receive 6 x £5 free bets instantly upon placement of your qualifying bet.
18+ New UK + ROI customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet at min odds 1/2 to get 6 x £5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stakes not returned). Restrictions + T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org. 18+
Read the full Ladbrokes offer review →Coral— Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £5
- Minimum odds: 1/2 (1.5)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Qualify: within 14 days of sign-up
- Open a new Coral account via a verified promotional link.
- Deposit a minimum of £5 using a Visa or Mastercard Debit Card.
- Place a £5+ first bet at min odds 1/2 (1.50) within 14 days.
- Receive a £30 free bet instantly upon placement of your qualifying wager.
18+ New UK + ROI customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet at min odds 1/2 to get £30 free bet (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stakes not returned). Restrictions + T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org. 18+
Read the full Coral offer review →Kwiff— Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: 1/2 (1.5)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Qualify: within 5 days of first deposit
- Download the Kwiff app and register a new account.
- Verify your identity via the in-app KYC process.
- Deposit £10+ using a Visa or Mastercard Debit Card.
- Place a £10 real money bet at min odds 1/2 (1.50) within 5 days of first deposit.
- Receive £30 in Surprise Free Bets and a £10 casino bonus after settlement.
New UK customers. Download the app, deposit and place a £10 real money bet at min. 1/2 (1.50) odds within 5 days of first deposit. Receive £30 in Surprise Free Bets and £10 casino bonus. Excludes e-wallet deposits, cashout, E/W, Multis, Virtuals & Odds Boosts. Credited after bet settlement. 7-day expiry. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org. 18+.
Read the full Kwiff offer review →Betano— Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: 1/1 (2.0)
- Free bets expire: 5 days
- Qualify: within 3 days of registration
- Click a verified promotional link to reach the official Betano UK landing page.
- Register and verify your identity (automated via electoral roll; upload driving licence if needed).
- Navigate to the 'Offers' or 'Promotions' section and click 'Opt-In' — do not deposit yet.
- Deposit a minimum of £10 using a standard Visa or Mastercard Debit Card.
- Place a £10 qualifying bet at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater within 3 days of opening your account.
- Receive £30 in free bets as soon as your qualifying bet settles.
18+. New customers only. Opt in via Offers tab before depositing. Deposit & bet £10+ on any sports market at minimum 1/1 (2.0) odds within 3 days of registration. No cash out. £30 bonus split as £10 sports single, £10 accumulator (3+ selections), and £10 Lucky Dip/specific market token. Free bets expire in 5 days. Stake not returned. Debit Card deposits only; e-wallets and Apple/Google Pay excluded. Free bets cannot be used on Virtual Sports or Casino. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org. 18+
Read the full Betano offer review →bet365— Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Open a new bet365 account.
- Make a qualifying deposit.
- Place qualifying bets — Bet Credits are credited on settlement.
18+ Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration Required. Gambleaware.org
Read the full bet365 offer review →BoyleSports— Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: Evens (2.0)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Qualify: within 30 days of sign-up
- Register a new BoyleSports account.
- Deposit and place a £10+ bet at min odds Evens within 30 days.
- Receive £40 in free bets — valid for 7 days.
18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won't apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. T&Cs Apply 18+. Digital customers only. Min Odds of (3/1). Max stake 20. Available on one bet per selected event. 25% Boost. Boost will be added once all selections have settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer does not apply to multiple bets. Free/void/cashed out bets won't qualify. T&Cs apply.
Read the full BoyleSports offer review →Virgin Bet— Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: 1/2 (1.5)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Qualify: within 14 days of sign-up
- Register a new Virgin Bet account.
- Place a £10+ sports bet at min 1.5 odds within 14 days.
- Claim free bets within 7 days; use within 7 days of acceptance.
*New members only. £10+ bet on sports (ex. virtuals) at 1.5 min odds, settled within 14 days. Free Bets: accepted in 7 days, valid 7 days; £20 use on sportsbook, £10 on Bet Builder. Stake not returned. T&Cs + deposit exclusions apply. Bet Responsibly. GambleAware.org. 18+
Read the full Virgin Bet offer review →talkSPORT BET— Get up to £40 in Football Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £20
- Minimum odds: 1/1 (2.0)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Qualify: within 7 days of registration
- Open a new talkSPORT BET account and opt in.
- Bet £20+ (up to £40) on football at odds 1/1+ within 7 days.
- Receive matched free bets on selected football markets.
18+ New customers only. Opt in and bet up to £40 (min. £20) via mobile or app on any football (odds 1/1+) within 7 days of registration. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets, which expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly
Read the full talkSPORT BET offer review →247Bet— 100% Welcome Bonus up to £50
- Qualifying stake: £20 deposit
- Minimum odds: 3/4 (1.75)
- Free bets expire: 30 days
- Register and opt in.
- Deposit £20+ to receive a 100% match up to £50.
- Wager bonus + deposit 5x at min odds 3/4 within 30 days.
18+. New players only. Opt-in required. Min deposit £20. Offer is 100% match bonus up to £50 on your first deposit. Bonus funds can be used on a real money sports bet with minimal odds of 3/4 (1.75 decimal) or higher, any sport except virtuals, boosted odds, handicap, & draw no bet markets. Bonus funds are separate to cash funds and subject to 5x wagering requirement (bonus + deposit). Only bonus funds count toward wagering contribution. Bonus funds must be used within 30 days. Affordability checks apply. Terms apply. Please Gamble Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org.
Read the full 247Bet offer review →BetGoodwin— Bet £10 Get £15 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: EVS (2.0)
- Free bets expire: 7 days
- Qualify: within 7 days of registration
- Register and enter code WELCOME15 in My Bonuses.
- Place a £10+ cash bet at EVS (2.0)+ within 7 days.
- Receive 3 x £5 Free Bets on settlement.
New customers only, 18+. One per customer/household/IP/payment method. Enter WELCOME15 in My Account > My Bonuses and place a first £10+ cash bet at EVS (2.0)+ within 7 days of registration. Void, cashed out or partially cashed out bets do not qualify. On settlement of the qualifying bet, receive 3 × £5 Free Bets (£15 total): 1 × £5 Acca (min 4 legs at 2/5 (1.4)+ per leg), 1 × £5 Sports (EVS (2.0)+), 1 × £5 Sub Cover (1/1 (2.0)+ on eligible markets). Free bet stake not returned. Free bets expire in 7 days. Sportsbook only. Not valid with other new customer offers. We may amend, withdraw or restrict the offer and exclude customers where abuse, arbitrage or manipulation is suspected. Full T&Cs apply. 18+ | GambleAware.org
Read the full BetGoodwin offer review →QuinnBet— 50% Back Up to £25
- Qualifying stake: £10 across 3+ bets
- Minimum odds: Evens (2.0)
- Qualify: first day of activity
- Register a new QuinnBet account.
- Deposit and place 3+ bets at min odds Evens (2.0).
- Receive 50% back as a free bet, up to £25.
This promotion is only valid for new UK QuinnBet customers aged 18 years and over who have yet to avail of a QuinnBet Welcome Offer. Register for your new QuinnBet account. To activate your 50% Back as a Free Bet up to £25 Welcome Offer, simply deposit and bet £10+ on any sports markets of your choice (horse racing, football, tennis, darts etc) at minimum odds of evens (2.00) or greater, during your first day's activity. At least 3 bets must be placed to qualify for 50% back, two of which must be 50% in value of the largest bet you place. All qualifying bets must be at minimum odds of evens (2.00) or greater.
Read the full QuinnBet offer review →BallyBet— Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying stake: £10
- Minimum odds: 1/2 (1.5)
- Free bets expire: 30 days
- Qualify: within 30 days of deposit
- Open a BallyBet account and opt in.
- Deposit £10+ and place a £10 qualifying bet at min 1/2 odds within 30 days.
- Receive 3 x £10 free bet tokens on settlement.
New members only, must opt in. Not valid with other Welcome Offer(s). Min £10 deposit & £10 bet placed & settled in 30 days from deposit at min 1/2 odds (settled), excl. odds & profit boost, second chance & free bets. £30 (3 x £10 tokens): non-withdrawable, issued on settlement, valid 30 days, stake not returned. Play Responsibly. GambleAware.org. 18+
Read the full BallyBet offer review →18+. New customers only. Terms apply and can change — always check the bookmaker's site before betting. BeGambleAware.org — please gamble responsibly.