Launched in 2000, Betfair is the originator of the sports betting exchange concept. It is different to traditional bookies as its customers bet against each other – not against Betfair. This means there is no bookmaker margin and therefore odds tend to be 10-20% better than fixed odds bookies.
Site Features
Betfair’s website is second to none and provides the most enjoyable betting experience anywhere online. You will find an in game service where customers can bet up until the final whistle, stride, horn, etc! ! This can benefit you if your bet is losing, as you can change your stance by backing a different outcome.
Also on offer is a live scores and results service which is updated in real-time enabling you to keep up to date with all the top events from around the world. Unlike most bookmakers, Betfair offers its customers a comprehensive list of forums where you can go to chat about anything related to sports and sports betting.
Betfair’s Free bet
The free bet offered by Betfair is without doubt one of the best on the market. Simply bet £10 in one, or a series of bets, and your account will be credited with another £10. It’s up to you what you do with the money- you can keep betting or if you want you can withdraw it there and then.
If you do decide to bet the free £10, not only do you get to keep the winnings, but also the stake that was placed as well. Most other bookies will only allow you to keep the winnings and withhold the value of the bet itself.
Odds
As we mentioned earlier, due to the betting exchange nature of Betfair, you will find it to offer, in most cases the best odds available anywhere. . Rather than agreeing on odds on offer from one of a small number of bookies, you are betting against thousands of people. With all this competition, people often offer odds that you’d be unlikely to find elsewhere.
Market Choice
Betfair has one of the widest ranges of sports betting available anywhere online. These include:
American Football, Australian Rules, Netball, Baseball, Horse Racing, Basketball, Boxing, Motorsports, Bridge, Football, Rugby union, Basketball, Golf, Combat sports, Cricket, Handball, Cycling, Darts, Gaelic games, Greyhound racing, Olympics, Pelota, Rugby League, Snooker, Tennis.
If you enjoy having a punt on football matches you will be pleased to know that betfair’s soccer market covers all of the top leagues and competitions in the world. Leagues and cups that are catered for include:
European Championship, World Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA cup, FA Cup, Premiership, Coca Cola Championship SPL, Bundesliga (Germany), La ligua (Spain), Serie A (Italy), etc.
Although Betfair specialise in sports betting they do also cater for other markets such as financial bets, politics, the climate, Big Brother, sports personality of the year, and many more!
Customer Services
Betfair’s customer service staff are some of the most friendly and professional around and are based in Stevenage, UK. For English Speakers they are available 24/7 to help with any betting or account issues or and other questions you may have.
Opening hours: 24/7
Tel:
- Betfair UK customer service: 0844 871 0000
- Betfair Irish customer service: 1800 944 000
- Betfair International customer service: +44 208 834 8060
- Betfair telephone betting: 0844 871 5000
Email: info@betfair.com
Payment types accepted
Betfair accepts a wide variety of payment methods including:
Visa, Cashiers Cheque, Visa Delta, Switch, Solo, Visa Electron, Maestro, Laser, Money Orders, Bank Draft, Personal Cheque, Bank Transfer, MoneyTT, MasterCard, International Bank Transfer, Moneybookers, Western Union, NETeller, PayPal, BT Click & Buy, 8 Pay, Money World.
These facilities can vary depending upon what country you are betting from so please check with Betfair before attempting a transaction.