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| Rank | Bookmaker | Bonus | Turnover | Min odds | ||
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| 1 |
 BetUK | Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.50) | Claim Go to website | Full T&Cs apply. New customers on mobile only. 7 days to claim and stake £10 minimum bet at odds of 1.5 or greater to qualify. Free, void, cashed out or partially cashed out bets do not qualify. Max 3x £10 free bets credited on bet settlement. Free bets must be used on 4 or more selections with selection odds of 1.3 or greater. Free bets are non-withdrawable and stake not returned with winnings. 7 day expiry. 18 + BeGambleAware.org |
| 2 |
 BoyleSports | Bet £10 get £20 in Free Bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 2.0 (1/1) | Claim Go to website | New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile exclusive. 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. Payment method restrictions. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. 18+. T&Cs apply |
| 3 |
 BetVictor | Bet £10 Get £40 in bonuses | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 (2.00) | Claim Go to website | 18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet £10 at odds 2.00+ within 7 days, no cashout. Get 3x £10 Free Bets, set events at odds 2.00+. Plus a £10 Slot Bonus, selected games, wager 20x to withdraw max £250. Plus 100 Free Spins. 100 Free Spins have no wagering. Bonuses and Spins expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&Cs apply, see below. Please Gamble Responsibly. |
| 4 |
 Parimatch | Bet £5 Get £40 in bonuses | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 (2.00) | Claim Go to website | 18+ New Customers. Opt In, bet £5 (odds 2.00+) within 7 days of registration & get 2x £15 Free Bets for set events (odds 2.00+) + £10, Slots Bonus, selected games, 20x wagering to withdraw max £250. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&Cs Apply, see below. | begambleaware.org | Please gamble responsibly |
| 5 |
 Betfred | Bet £10 get £60 in bonuses | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 (2.00) | Claim Go to website | New UK customers only. Register using the promo code BETFRED60, deposit and place first bet of £10+ on Sports (cumulative Evens+) within 7 days of registration. First bet must be on Sports. £20 in Free Bets to be used on Sports, £10 in Free Bets to be used on Lotto and 50 Free Spins (20p per spin) credited within 48 hours of bet settlement. Further £20 in Free Bets credited 5 days after settlement. Bonuses have a 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS verification and/or Proof of I.D and address may be required. Full T&Cs apply. |
| 6 |
 Kwiff | Bet £10 Get a £20 Surprise Bet | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.50) | Claim Go to website | New customers & 18+ only. Min. deposit of £10. Qualifying real money bet of £10. Min odds greater than or equal to 1.5 required. E/W bets excluded. Offer credited within 48 hours. Additional T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly. |
| 7 |
 Bet365 | Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/5 (1.20) | Claim Go to website | New Customers only. Bet £10* & Get £50* in Free Bets. Sign up, deposit between £5* and £10* to your account and bet365 will give you five times that value in Free Bets when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply. |
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 Betway | Get £10 in Free Bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1.75+ | Claim Go to website | New customers only. Min Deposit: £10. First deposit matched up to £10. 1 x wagering at odds of 1.75+ to unlock Free Bet. Debit Card deposits only. This offer is valid for 7 days from your new account being registered. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. Bet The Responsible Way. Terms apply |
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 Spreadex | Bet £10 Get £30 | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.5) | Claim Go to website | Join and place a £10 fixed odds bet at odds of 1/2 or greater. Once the bet is settled, get a £10 free fixed odds bet plus a £5 free Total Goals football spread bet. The second £10 free fixed odds bet and second £5 free Total Goals football spread bet will be credited 24 hours later. Free bet stakes not included in any winnings from the free fixed odds bets. You need to open a full sports spread betting account to use the 2 x £5 free Total Goals football spread bets. Free bets expire in 28 days if unused. See full ts&cs. 18+ begambleaware.org |
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 Betfair | Money Back as Cash up to £20 | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/5 (1.20) | Claim Go to website | New customers only. Min odds 1/5 (1.2). Max £20 refund on first bet. Only deposits made via Debit Card will be eligible for the promotion, Apple Pay excluded. T&Cs apply. |
| 11 |
 LiveScore Bet | Bet £10 Get £20 in Free Bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1.5 | Claim Go to website | *New members. £10 min deposit & bet on sportsbook, placed & settled at 1.5 min odds within 14 days of sign-up. Win part of E/W bets. 2 non-withdrawable £10 Free Bet Tokens: accept in 7 days, valid for 7 days from crediting (ex. E/Ws & Multiples), stakes not returned. Click here for Rules & Exclusions. Bet Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org |
| 12 |
 Luckster | Bet £10 get £10 | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 (2.0) | Claim Go to website | This offer is for new customers only and is available once per household. Max. FreeBet amount: £10 Minimum Deposit and wagering on sport to activate the Free Bet is: £10 Void/cancelled or cashed out bets do not count towards wagering to activate the free bet. Offer valid only to customers making a first deposit of £10 or more. Offer only applies to players who are residents of United Kingdom and Ireland. Full T&Cs Apply |
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 STS | Bet £10 get £30 in free bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.50) | Claim Go to website | 18+. New depositing STSbet.co.uk customers only. Promotion valid from 4/04/2022 until further notice. Minimum first deposit of £10 is required. The offer can be claimed by typing in this code SBWB30 before making your first deposit. Place your first bet with a stake of £10+ on any sportsbook market at min. odds of 1/2 to get 3 (three) separate free bets worth £10 each. Deposit method restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org |
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 ZetBet | Bet £10 Get £10 | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 (2.0) | Claim Go to website | 18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit: £10, max £10 bonus, valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets no eligible. |
| 15 |
 Mr Play | Bet £10 get £15 Free Bet | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 (2.00) | Claim Go to website | 18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit: £10, max £15 bonus, valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at a min. odds of 1/1 (2.00) or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets not eligible. |
| 16 |
 Mr Mega | Bet £15 get £10 | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 2.0 | Claim Go to website | 18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit,: £10, max £10 free bet valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets not eligible. Neteller,Skrill and Paypal not eligible. T&Cs apply |
| 17 |
 Luckland | Bet £15 get £10 | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 (2.0) | Claim Go to website | Max. Free Bet Token amount: £10. Minimum Deposit: £10. Minimum wagering on Sport to activate the Free Bet Token: £15. Void/canceled or Cashed Out bets do not count towards wagering to activate the Free Bet Token. Customers who deposit using PayPal, Neteller, Paysafe, Skrill or Skrill 1-Tap will not be eligible for any Free Bet Token offer. |
| 18 |
 BetTarget | Bet £10 get £15 | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 2.0 | Claim Go to website | 18+, New customers only. Min wagering on sport £10. Max one £15 free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater. Paid as bonus token with min 4/5 odds req. Selected payment methods only. Bet expires after 14 days of being credited. T&Cs apply. |
| 19 |
 The Pools | Bet £10 Get £20 in Free Bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 (2.0) | Claim Go to website | 18+, UK only. Deposit and place a minimum £10 cash bet at single or accumulated odds of 1/1 or greater and we will give you 1 x £5 in free bets plus an extra 3 x £5 Free Bets the following day. Applies to first cash bet only. Free bets credited as 4 x £5 bets to use on 3x Any sport & 1x Virtuals. Cashed Out, Void or Draw No Bet wagers do not qualify for this promotion. 1 x £5 Free Bets are credited upon qualifying first bet settlement, other free bets credited by midday the day after your first bet settles. 7-day free bet expiry. Available once per customer. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion. Full T&C's apply. |
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 Betiton | Bet £15 Get £15 Free Bet | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 | Claim Go to website | 18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit,: £10, max £15 free bet valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets not eligible. Neteller, Skrill and Paypal not eligible. T&Cs apply |
| 21 |
 Ladbrokes | Bet £5 Get £20 in Free bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.50) | Claim Go to website | 18+ New UK+IRE Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first 5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4x 5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cashout, restrictions + T&Cs apply. |
| 22 |
 Coral | Bet £5 Get a £20 free bet | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.50) | Claim Go to website | 18+ New UK & ROI Customers only. Min deposit 5. Min first 5 bet at minimum odds 1/2 to qualify for 1x 20 free bet. Certain deposit methods and bet types excl. Free bet valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. |
| 23 |
 Paddy Power | £20 First Bet Money Back as Cash if It Loses | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: - | Claim Go to website | New customers only. Place your FIRST bet on any Sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund is £20. Only deposits made using Cards will qualify. £5 Bet Builder free bet will be available to claim from the promotions hub after the qualifying bet has been settled & will be valid for 7 days. T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly. |
| 24 |
 SBK | Deposit £10 get £30 in free bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: | Claim Go to website | New UK, IE & Malta users only. Min. £10/€10 first deposit only using Debit Card or Trustly. Free bets expire in 90 days. T&Cs apply. |
| 25 |
 Bwin | £20 Backup Bet | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.50) | Claim Go to website | 18+ | New UK players only | Min deposit req. £10 | Certain deposit methods excluded | Place 1 sport bet (3+ selections) | Excl Horse Racing | Min stake £10 | Max stake £20 | Min Odds 1/2 (1.5) for each selection | Max FreeBet £20 for football only | FreeBet valid for 7 days | FreeBet stake not returned | T&Cs apply |
| 26 |
 BetDukes | Bet £10 get a £10 free bet | Turnover: 10x bonus amount | Lowest odds: 1.5 | Claim Go to website | New UK Players Only. Minimum stake £10, minimum odds 1.5, stake not returned. 10X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Free bet is valid for 7 Days from issue. Max conversion: £20. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Full Terms apply. |
| 27 |
 William Hill | Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.50) | Claim Go to website | New customers using Promo code H30 only, Min £10/€10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 2x £15/€15, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply. Terms apply. |
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 BetBull | Up to £50 in free bets + 100% in odds boosts | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.5) | Claim Go to website | Free bets unlocked when qualifying sports bets equal to free bets are placed and settled within the qualifying period of 7 days. Qualifying sports bets must have odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater. Qualifying sports bets must have a minimum of 2 selections. Odds boosts are not locked. Full T&Cs apply |
| 29 |
 Highbet | Bet £15 Get £10 | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 2.0 | Claim Go to website | New customers only. Max one free £10 bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater. Paid as bonus token with min 4/5 (1.80) odds req. Skrill, Neteller & PayPal not eligible. T&Cs apply. 18+ |
| 30 |
 BritainBet | Bet £10 Get a £30 Free Bet | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: 1.5 | Claim Go to website | New Players Only. Free bet - one-time stake of £10, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wager the winnings. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: £200. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill deposits. Full Terms apply. |
| 31 |
 Hopa | Bet £10 Get £10 | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 (2.0) | Claim Go to website | New customers only. Max one £10 free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater. Paid as bonus token with min 4/5 odds req. Skrill, Neteller & Paypal not eligible. T&Cs apply. 18+ |
| 32 |
 VBet | Bet £10 get £10 Free Bet | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 2/5 (1.40) | Claim Go to website | Only available to new, verified customers residing in the UK. Place a first ever sports bet (£10 min. stake; single bets only; min. odds 1.4). Get 2x£5 in free sports bets, £10 in bonus money at Casino and 20 free spins (£0.10 per spin) on eligible NetEnt Slots. Payment method restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.18+. Please gamble responsibly. BeGambleAware.org |
| 33 |
 Mobile Wins | Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.5) | Claim Go to website | New Players Only. Min £10 qualifying bets, stake not returned. Free bet - one-time stake of £40, min odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wager the winnings. Wager from real balance first. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Max conversion: £200. Valid for 7 Days from issue. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Full Terms apply |
| 34 |
 FanTeam | Bet £20 get £20 | Turnover: 5x bonus amount | Lowest odds: 2.0 | Claim Go to website | NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. STRICTLY 18+. MINIMUM DEPOSIT £20. PLACE ANY £20 SPORTSBOOK BET AT MINIMUM ODDS OF 2.0(1/1) TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE £20 BET. YOUR £20 FREE BET MUST BE WAGERED 5X AT MINIMUM ODDS OF 2.0(1/1) BEFORE IT BECOMES CASH. ONCE YOU HAVE WAGERED YOUR INITIAL DEPOSIT OF £20, YOU HAVE TO BET £20 AGAIN X5 AT MIN ODDS OF 2.0(1/1) TO TURN THE £20 FREE BET IN TO CASH. THE £20 BONUS IS LOCKED UNTIL THE MINIMUM WAGERING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. |
| 35 |
 Tebwin | Bet £10 Get a £30 Free Bet | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.50) | Claim Go to website | New Players Only. Minimum stake $/€/£ 10, minimum odds 1.5, stake not returned.1X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Free bet is valid for 7 Days from issue. Max conversion: $/€/£ 200. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses . Full Terms Apply |
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 BetStorm | Bet £10 Get a £30 Free Bet | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: 1.5 | Claim Go to website | New Players Only. Minimum stake $/€/£ 10, minimum odds 1.5, stake not returned. 1X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Free bet is valid for 7 Days from issue. Max conversion: $/€/£ 200. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Full Terms Apply |
| 37 |
 Karamba | Bet £20 Get £10 Free Bet | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/1 (2.00) | Claim Go to website | New customers only. Max one £10 free bet. Qualifying bets must be placed at min odds of 1/1 (2.00). Paid as bonus token with min 4/5 (1.80) odds req. |
| 38 |
 RedZoneSports | £10 Free Bet on Double | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 7/10 (1.70) | Claim Go to website | New Customers only. Expires 28/02/22. Qualifying bet £10 on any sports double within 48 hours of registration - Min odds 1.7 per selection. Max free bet £10 to be used at odds 1.7 and above per selection. Free bets expire after 7 days. 18+ Be GambleAware. Full terms apply. |
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 Mr Green | Bet £10 Get £10 Acca Bet | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 3/1 (4.00) | Claim Go to website | T&Cs apply. New players only. Qualifying bet(s) must have minimum odds of 3/1 and must be settled before triggering free bet. Free Bet must be used on an accumulator with 3 or more selections. 18+. begambleaware.org. |
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 Virgin Bet | Bet £10 Get £20 in Free bets | Turnover: No requirements | Lowest odds: 1/2 (1.5) | Claim Go to website | New members. £10 min deposit & bet on sportsbook, placed & settled at 1.5 min odds within 14 days of sign-up. Win part of E/W bets. 2 non-withdrawable £10 Free Bet Tokens: accept in 7 days, valid for 7 days from acceptance (ex. E/Ws & Multiples), stakes not returned. Bet Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org. 18+ |
Free Bets - The best type of sign up offer
Betting offers make up a huge part of online betting sites, and as far as welcome bonuses go, free bet sign up offers are the most common and most popular. This will be the case all year round in the UK.
On this page, you'll find the best free bet offers that are currently available as well as more information on free bets and how they can be claimed.
Free bets page contents
When it comes to new customer offers that involve free bets, you usually have to place a bet before you unlock your free bet tokens. It could be a series of free bets, or just one.
With a free bet, the bookie provides the stake and you get to keep any winnings!
There may be minimum odds attached to a free bet credit, but there are rarely any wagering requirements, which is the advantage of free bets compared to deposit bonuses.
At Bookiesbonuses.com, we disclose the terms of each free bet offer and break down exactly what is required. You can be sure that all of the sites whose free bets we list are safe to use and fully licensed.
Featured free bets
New Jeffbet Bet £10 Get £30 Free Bet Offer
18 May 2022
Sign up with Jeffbet via Bookies Bonuses today to take advantage of this big free bet offer! Read more
Luckster Bet £10 Get £10 Exclusive Welcome Offer
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10 May 2022
Bookies Bonuses have secured an exclusive free bet sign up offer for new Luckster customers in the United Kingdom. Read more
Fitzdares Welcome Offer: Bet £30 Get £30 in Free Bets
Free Bet
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6 May 2022
Online betting site Fitzdares are welcoming new customers with a lucrative free bet offer worth £30. Read more
Frequently asked questions about free bets
When it comes to online betting, free bets are one of the most common occurrences in terms of betting offers. On this page, we will try to explain what they are and how they work. To get started, read these FAQs.
Do I have to deposit money to get a free bet?
Normally, yes. But don't let that put you off. By betting as little as £5 or £10, you can get as much as £30 or even £40 in free bets in some cases, depending on the offer.
Which betting sites give free bets to new players?
How do free bets work?
Standard free bets work in the following way:
- You qualify for the free bet as per the terms of the deal.
- A free bet(s) is credited to your account.
- You place the bet with your free bet credit.
- If you win, you get the winnings (stake not included in returns).
- If you lose, you do not lose any of your own money.
Are free bet offers for new customers only?
No, but they are much more common as new customer offers. Many bookies offer free bet promotions to existing players on a consistent basis.
How do I find the best free bet?
The lists on this page will help you find what we deem to be the best free bet offers. All bookmakers we list are trustworthy and reliable, but be sure to check the terms and conditions and keep in mind the minimum odds and the number of selections that may need to be included in your qualifying bet.
Can you withdraw a free bet?
No. But you can normally withdraw the potential winnings. In some rare cases, however, the winnings come with a wagering requirement.
What does 'free bet stake not returned' mean?
You might have heard this phrase and wonder what it really means. It’s actually very simple - if the stake is not returned you will only receive the net winnings of your bet from the betting site.
Example of a stake not returned free bet:
You place a £10 free bet at 2/1. If you win, you receive £20 back, which is the total winnings, but not the £10 stake.
If you placed the same bet with cash rather than a free bet, you'd get £30 back because the £10 initial stake would be included.
I have not received my free bet. What's wrong?
You might end up in a situation where you expect to receive a free bet, only for it never to materialise. Here's a quick checklist to help you find out what might have gone wrong:
- Are you eligible for the offer?
- Do you need to manually opt in and claim the offer?
- Did you enter the (correct) bonus code?
- Have you made the correct qualifying bet?
- Did you use an approved payment method for the offer?
- Has your free bet validity period already expired?
New customer free bets
The best way for betting sites to attract new customers is by offering a welcome bonus and there is no better type of sign-up offer than free bets.
In the UK, free bets make up the vast majority of deals given to new players, and you can look no further than the lists on Bookiesbonuses.com for evidence of this.
It is the opposite situation with deposit bonuses, which is a more popular betting offer in other countries.
New customer free bets can be claimed at any time, but promotions may. be ramped up around big events such as the Cheltenham Festival or Grand National.
Best Free Bet Sign Up Offers
| Rank | Betting Site | Betting Offer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betway | Get a matched free bet up to £30 |
| 2 | Betfair | Money Back up to £20 |
| 3 | Mr Play | Bet £10 Get £15 |
| 4 | BetUK | Bet £10 Get £30 |
| 5 | BetVictor | Bet £5 Get £30 |
| 6 | Parimatch | Bet £10 get £10 |
| 7 | LiveScore Bet | Bet £10 Get £20 |
| 8 | Kwiff | Bet £20 Get a £20 Surprise Bet |
| 9 | BetStorm | Bet £10 Get a £30 Free Bet |
| 10 | Betfred | Get £60 in bonuses when you stake £10 |
Still undecided? Go for one of these
Betfair Free Bets
Money Back as Cash up to £20
This free bet offer is slightly unique in that it's not necessarily marketed as a free bet, but if anything, it's better.
You need to place an initial wager, but if you lose it, you'll get your money back as cash.
Plus, this is simply one of the very best all-round betting sites out there.
Betfred Free Bets
Bet £10 get £60 in bonuses
Betfred's current welcome offer - an improvement on their former Bet 10 Get 30 deal for new players - is a great way to kick off your account with some free bets.
How to claim a free bet offer
1
Register an account
The first thing you have to do is sign up at the bookie's website.
There are dozens of online betting sites offering free bets, and you can choose from the very best ones on this page.
Once you've decided on a bookmaker, you can click the 'Claim' button and you'll be taken straight to a landing page where you can make an account.
Then, you need to enter your details and set up your account.
2
Make a deposit
For most, if not all, free bet offers, you'll need to make an initial deposit.
It will specify in the offer terms and conditions exactly what the minimum deposit required is, and it's usually around £10.
Note that only certain deposit methods will qualify for free bets and it varies per betting site.
You'll be fine with a debit card, but PayPal is touch and go and you almost certainly won't be able to use the likes of Skrill and Neteller.
3
Place your qualifying bet
Getting a wager locked in is the last thing to do before unlocking the free bet(s).
Again, you need to have read the T&Cs in order to make sure you perform this step correctly.
There might be certain bet types or markets that are specified for this, as well as minimum odds.
It shouldn't matter whether you place your bet on mobile or desktop, but some free bet offers might be mobile only.
4
Receive your free bets
Your free bets will usually become available shortly after your qualifying bet settles.
In some cases, you might get your bet credits as soon as you place your initial wager, but it's far more likely that it arrives within 24 hours of bet settlement.
They might appear in a separate balance to your main wallet, but it shouldn't be too difficult to locate your free bets.
5
Use your free bet credit
Once your free bet has been credited to your account, you are free to use it.
Depending on the offer, you might be able to split up your bet credits into multiple wagers, or you might need to place it all in one go.
A Bet £10 Get £30 offer would usually break the free bets into 3 x £10 credits, but a more modest deal like Bet £10 Get £10 will require you to just place your free bet on one market, more often than not.
How free bets work
In short, you get a credit from the bookmaker and that can be used as your stake, hence the use of the word “free”. You only keep the potential winnings, as the stake is considered a credit rather than actual cash.
A Bet £10 Get £10 offer can be compared to 'Buy One Get One Free'. An even more lucrative offer is Bet £10 Get £30, and this is essentially 'Buy One Get Three Free'!
There is also such a thing as a money back bet, and these can be offered as either a welcome offer or existing customer promotion as well.
Money Back bets (not Risk Free Bets)
One of the most common types of free bets online is the money back bet. With this type of promotion, you first have to place a bet with your own money. If you win, you get to keep all of the winnings, as you normally would.
Should you lose, on the other hand, the sum of the stake will be credited to your account (either in cash or as a free bet).
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Why are free bets so popular?
The reason for the success of free bets is largely because of their simplicity. A free bet does not have many complex requirements attached to it, unlike the other notable welcome offer type - the matched deposit bonus.
Free bets are also easy to manage for the bookmaker, as they are a one-time thing, whereas the matched deposit bonus and its intricacies can be tricky and result in frustration with players. They also require a lot of resources from the customer support.
Free bet offers such as Betway's are easy to understand and claim.
Now, very few things in life come absolutely free, and the same can be said for free bets. A qualifying bet is usually needed but, unless there are wagering requirements, once you have the free bet, there is no catch - it is yours to use and take home the winnings if you manage to pick a winner.
Recommended UK Free Bets
Ladbrokes Free Bet
Bet £5 Get £20 in Free bets
As British as it gets, Ladbrokes offer their users a lot of things, from a plethora of different types of markets to competitive odds and promotions. For new customers, they also have got a great free bet sign up offer.
William Hill Free Bets
Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
Put together a list of the great British bookies and we promise William Hill will be close to the top. Having built their brand for a long time, they come across as trustworthy and secure. With all that experience, William Hill have a huge knowledge of what people want, and they can provide it.
With a lot of great promotions and selections of odds, and an especially good sign up offer in the shape of £30 in free bets, they are one of our most recommended bookmakers here at Bookiesbonuses.com.
How we rank free bets
There are few different things to take into consideration if you want to find the best offers. The factors listed below are things that are important to consider in relation to all sign up bonuses and sports betting offers, not only for free bet offers.
Amount
Naturally, you want as large a free bet amount as possible. This is of course an important factor when choosing an offer from bookmakers, but all that glitters is not gold. Some of the larger free bets come with less favourable terms, such as a higher minimum odds requirement or a wagering requirement. Always make sure to read the terms and conditions.
Wagering Requirement
For some promotions, your returned stake is credited as bonus money that needs to be rolled over a certain number of times prior to withdrawal. However, there are rarely any wagering requirements for free bets and if there are some, they tend to be rather low compared to matched deposit bonuses.
Minimum Odds
Minimum odds for a bet can refer to a few different things. It can be the lowest odds at which you are allowed to place a bet to qualify for the offer.
It can also refer to the minimum odds at which you can use your already credited free bet.
Validity Period
After your account has been credited with a free bet, you need to use it within a certain number of days - usually somewhere in between 7 to 30 days. If you don’t use it within this period it will be forfeited.
The validity period can also refer to the period in which you have to place the qualifying bet. If you fail to meet the requirements within this period the free bet offer may be lost.
Best Betting Sites With Free Bets
- 888Sport - 4/1+ winner offer
- Betway - Free Bet Club
- Betfair - Get free bets on the exchange
- Mr Play - Small qualifying bet
- BetUK - Mobile bonus
- BetVictor - Excellent for footy betting
- Parimatch - Great newcomer to UK market
- LiveScore Bet - Free acca bet promo
- BoyleSports - Loads of payment options
- BetStorm - Stylish new betting sitew
- Betfred - Classic bookie with many deals
Betting Sites With Free Bets
Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
Full T&Cs apply. New customers on mobile only. 7 days to claim and stake £10 minimum bet at odds of 1.5 or greater to qualify. Free, void, cashed out or partially cashed out bets do not qualify. Max 3x £10 free bets credited on bet settlement. Free bets must be used on 4 or more selections with selection odds of 1.3 or greater. Free bets are non-withdrawable and stake not returned with winnings. 7 day expiry. 18 + BeGambleAware.org
Bet £10 get £20 in Free Bets
New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile exclusive. 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. Payment method restrictions. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. 18+. T&Cs apply
Bet £10 Get £40 in bonuses
+100 free spins18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet £10 at odds 2.00+ within 7 days, no cashout. Get 3x £10 Free Bets, set events at odds 2.00+. Plus a £10 Slot Bonus, selected games, wager 20x to withdraw max £250. Plus 100 Free Spins. 100 Free Spins have no wagering. Bonuses and Spins expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&Cs apply, see below. Please Gamble Responsibly.
Bet £5 Get £40 in bonuses
18+ New Customers. Opt In, bet £5 (odds 2.00+) within 7 days of registration & get 2x £15 Free Bets for set events (odds 2.00+) + £10, Slots Bonus, selected games, 20x wagering to withdraw max £250. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&Cs Apply, see below. | begambleaware.org | Please gamble responsibly
Bet £10 get £60 in bonuses
New UK customers only. Register using the promo code BETFRED60, deposit and place first bet of £10+ on Sports (cumulative Evens+) within 7 days of registration. First bet must be on Sports. £20 in Free Bets to be used on Sports, £10 in Free Bets to be used on Lotto and 50 Free Spins (20p per spin) credited within 48 hours of bet settlement. Further £20 in Free Bets credited 5 days after settlement. Bonuses have a 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS verification and/or Proof of I.D and address may be required. Full T&Cs apply.
Bet £10 Get a £20 Surprise Bet
New customers & 18+ only. Min. deposit of £10. Qualifying real money bet of £10. Min odds greater than or equal to 1.5 required. E/W bets excluded. Offer credited within 48 hours. Additional T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets
New Customers only. Bet £10* & Get £50* in Free Bets. Sign up, deposit between £5* and £10* to your account and bet365 will give you five times that value in Free Bets when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply.
Get £10 in Free Bets
New customers only. Min Deposit: £10. First deposit matched up to £10. 1 x wagering at odds of 1.75+ to unlock Free Bet. Debit Card deposits only. This offer is valid for 7 days from your new account being registered. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. Bet The Responsible Way. Terms apply
Full List of Free Bets in the UK
3 June 2021
Take your pick from all of the best free bet offers in the UK with this comprehensive free bets list. Choose from new customer offers or existing customer promotions. Read more
No deposit free bets
Although rare, some betting sites offer online betting offers in the shape of free bets or casino free bets without any requirement of a deposit first.
When this is the case, the free bet normally comes with quite heavy wagering requirements if you win with your free bet.
Normally even small deposits with the correct bookie are worth a lot more than free bets without a deposit.
From time to time, existing customers may be given a completely free bet with no need for a qualifying bet. Of course, these are usually very small and could be around a big event such as the Cheltenham Festival.
Mobile free bets
In the modern world we live in, your mobile device has risen in importance. More and more bookies are putting a lot of effort into making the smartphone the number one device from where their customers place bets.
With that in mind, many modern bookmakers offer many kinds of promotions for mobile customers only. One bookie that has carried the torch in this development is the Swedish company, LeoVegas, who offer their customers many promotions on their mobile devices.
Top mobile betting site
LeoVegas
Win up to £100 extra winnings
with your profit boost!
Swedish-founded LeoVegas is one of the most ambitious new bookmakers on the market. Since launching their sportsbook in 2016, they have exploded onto the betting scene. Today, they are one of few betting sites with a impeccable mobile experience, and also offer their existing customers plenty of good offers.
Free bet advice - How to turn Free Bets into cash
So, what should you do with the free bet once it has been awarded to you? What is the best way to turn it into cash? Our advice is to be sensible about your free bet, and to not be expecting too much.
Since it is a free bet, and the stake often is £10, you will not become a millionaire. But it is possible to convert it to a reasonable starting bankroll. Depending on the type of offer, the most important thing is to decide how much money you want to end up with.
Most bookies keep the stake when you place a free bet, which means you only keep the winnings. If you place a £10 free bet at 1/2 (1.50) and win you are only left with £5 as cash. That might be enough for some, but as it is “free”, most players will try to get more out of it. This is where the risk/reward discussion begins.
Coral have a Bet £5 Get £20 free bet offer for new customers.
Say you want to make £50 back from your free bet, for a decent starting bankroll. In that case, you have to place a bet at 5/1 (6.00) and win. This is of course a possible bet, via a treble on three favourites for example. But still quite hard.
If you are really into getting much out of your free bet offer, and aim for a starting bankroll of say £300, you would have to place a winning bet at 30/1 (31.00). This is rare, but not impossible. One upset and a few favourites' victories can easily accumulate to 30/1. But with the potential reward, the risk of not winning is increasing.
Our advice is to either go with the second or third alternative, depending on your aim. As it is a free bet, you don’t risk anything, and “securing” a £5 win seems like a lot of work for nothing.
A word from our free bet hunters
Ben Smith - Team Captain & Writer
"Free bets make the world go round. Well, at least the online betting world within the UK. We all love them, don't we? There are few things more exciting than a new bookie popping up with a Bet £10 Get £30 offer and giving us all the opportunity to load up on free bets for the weekend's football. The majority of betting sites offer free bets at some stage, and that makes me a very happy punter, even when I lose!"
Jacob Ljunggren - Project Leader
"I used to be skeptical of free bets because I always worried that the minimum odds might be so high that it's too difficult to actually win anything. But that is certainly not the case now. There has probably been no better time than the present as far as the quality of UK free bets is concerned. And best of all, there are so many legit betting sites now and therefore almost certainly a free bet offer you can find on this page that you haven't claimed before."
Free bet promos
Latest free bets
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BetUK
Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
Full T&Cs apply. New customers on mobile only. 7 days to claim and stake £10 minimum bet at odds of 1.5 or greater to qualify. Free, void, cashed out or partially cashed out bets do not qualify. Max 3x £10 free bets credited on bet settlement. Free bets must be used on 4 or more selections with selection odds of 1.3 or greater. Free bets are non-withdrawable and stake not returned with winnings. 7 day expiry. 18 + BeGambleAware.org
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BoyleSports
Bet £10 get £20 in Free Bets
New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile exclusive. 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. Payment method restrictions. 1 Free Bet offer per customer, household & IP Address only. 18+. T&Cs apply
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BetVictor
Bet £10 Get £40 in bonuses
+100 free spins18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet £10 at odds 2.00+ within 7 days, no cashout. Get 3x £10 Free Bets, set events at odds 2.00+. Plus a £10 Slot Bonus, selected games, wager 20x to withdraw max £250. Plus 100 Free Spins. 100 Free Spins have no wagering. Bonuses and Spins expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&Cs apply, see below. Please Gamble Responsibly.
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Parimatch
Bet £5 Get £40 in bonuses
18+ New Customers. Opt In, bet £5 (odds 2.00+) within 7 days of registration & get 2x £15 Free Bets for set events (odds 2.00+) + £10, Slots Bonus, selected games, 20x wagering to withdraw max £250. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&Cs Apply, see below. | begambleaware.org | Please gamble responsibly
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Betfred
Bet £10 get £60 in bonuses
New UK customers only. Register using the promo code BETFRED60, deposit and place first bet of £10+ on Sports (cumulative Evens+) within 7 days of registration. First bet must be on Sports. £20 in Free Bets to be used on Sports, £10 in Free Bets to be used on Lotto and 50 Free Spins (20p per spin) credited within 48 hours of bet settlement. Further £20 in Free Bets credited 5 days after settlement. Bonuses have a 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS verification and/or Proof of I.D and address may be required. Full T&Cs apply.
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Kwiff
Bet £10 Get a £20 Surprise Bet
New customers & 18+ only. Min. deposit of £10. Qualifying real money bet of £10. Min odds greater than or equal to 1.5 required. E/W bets excluded. Offer credited within 48 hours. Additional T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Bet365
Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets
New Customers only. Bet £10* & Get £50* in Free Bets. Sign up, deposit between £5* and £10* to your account and bet365 will give you five times that value in Free Bets when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply.
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Betway
Get £10 in Free Bets
New customers only. Min Deposit: £10. First deposit matched up to £10. 1 x wagering at odds of 1.75+ to unlock Free Bet. Debit Card deposits only. This offer is valid for 7 days from your new account being registered. 18+. BeGambleAware.org. Bet The Responsible Way. Terms apply
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Spreadex
Bet £10 Get £30
+ Best Odds On All PL MatchesJoin and place a £10 fixed odds bet at odds of 1/2 or greater. Once the bet is settled, get a £10 free fixed odds bet plus a £5 free Total Goals football spread bet. The second £10 free fixed odds bet and second £5 free Total Goals football spread bet will be credited 24 hours later. Free bet stakes not included in any winnings from the free fixed odds bets. You need to open a full sports spread betting account to use the 2 x £5 free Total Goals football spread bets. Free bets expire in 28 days if unused. See full ts&cs. 18+ begambleaware.org
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Betfair
Money Back as Cash up to £20
New customers only. Min odds 1/5 (1.2). Max £20 refund on first bet. Only deposits made via Debit Card will be eligible for the promotion, Apple Pay excluded. T&Cs apply.
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