A no-deposit bonus is the equivalent of a free trial for new players to try out an online casino with no obligation to add funds.

With a vast array of online casinos available to UK players, this type of promotion attempts to pull in new players with the promise of free play. These no-deposit casino bonuses come with strict terms and conditions such as:

• Wagering requirements (Number of times you must turnover the bonus)
• Timescale (A limited window to use the bonus)
• Maximum conversion (Maximum winnable amount)

Depending on these T&Cs, turning a free bonus into profit is not easy, but never impossible, so new players should see this as a glorified demo, rather than an easy way to make money!

So What Do I Get Then?

Barring rare cases, nearly every no-deposit bonus comes as free spins rather than free funds. This allows operators to dictate the number of spins and thus their value to the player, the specific slots that a player can or cannot play on and the maximum amount a player can convert the no-deposit bonus free spins into. 

For example, Sky Bet Casino allows players to use the bonus on any of twelve different slots and even choose the value of each spin, while Wild West Wins' bonus is restricted to a single slot and set value.

The best of those available for sheer number of free spins is Paddy Power, which offers 60 No-Deposit Free Spins in total.

Thankfully, claiming a No Deposit Casino Bonus is very straightforward, in fact using the step-by-step guide below will work with every no-deposit bonus available at online casinos.

How To Claim A No Deposit Bonus

1. Click "Claim" on any of the featured bonuses at the top of the page.
2. Register your details and a debit/bank card
3. Wait for your payment method to be verified (Usually automatically)
4. Receive your no-deposit bonus (in the form of free spins)

All no-deposit casino bonuses are subject to wagering requirements, time limits and maximum winnings. Check T&Cs for further details.

One of the biggest misconceptions about no-deposit bonuses is the idea that you don't have to worry about terms and conditions,

I mean if it's free what could go wrong? Right?

Well, if you want to win something with your no-deposit bonus, you should at least understand what caveats are in place. In principle, there are four things to look out for.

The Bonus

The no-deposit casino bonus comes in the form of free spins, other terms will potentially dictate the qualifying slots available to play and the value of each spin. Operators such as Sky Bet even allow players to change the value of the stake, which reduces the amount of spins available.

Wagering Requirement

One of the most important things to consider is the wagering requirement or turnover. Betfair's casino offer has no wagering requirement, meaning players can keep their winnings immediately, whereas Wild West Wins' no-deposit bonus of 20 free spins, requires a turnover of 65x, meaning that if you won £10 on your bonus spins, you would need to wager a total of £650 before being able to withdraw winnings without being penalised.

Maximum Conversion / Winnings

Each no-deposit bonus has a maximum conversion or amount that can be won. Wild West Wins' maximum conversion is £8 per 10 spins, thus a maximum of just £16 across the 20 spins, whereas Sky Bet has no maximum ceiling to reach, so you could in theory at least, win thousands!

Bonus Period

The bonus will be available to the player for a limited time, which ranges from 3-28 days depending on the operator in question. Players should be aware that if any bonuses are not used, they will be removed at the end of this period, with no further compensation.