How To Register & Verify Your Account
As one of the world’s leading sportsbooks and betting exchanges, Betfair’s responsibility to make its platform as accessible as possible is greater than most. The site boasts a wide variety of popular markets, sports, promotions and more – boosted by a dedicated community of bettors from all reaches.
Today, you’ll get in on key details concerning the registration and verification process at Betfair. Added to that, we’ll provide important information on the bookmaker’s welcome offer that dishes out up to £100 in Free Bets when you meet particular requirement thresholds.
But first, for more on how to sign up and verify your Betfair account, keep reading.
How To Register at Betfair
To create an account on Betfair, click the Join Now button located in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Betfair will transfer you to a new tab containing a sign-up form. In this form, you must enter personal details that shall be associated with your account.
To start off, you’ll need to enter your full name and gender. Next, input your date of birth and your residential nation as well as your current home address. If you live in the UK, simply type your postcode into the box and select yours from the list of addresses. Betfair also requires customers to provide a mobile number for security reasons.
After filling out your details, it’s time to supply Betfair with your Account Details. These are pieces of information solely connected to your account, such as the following:
- Email address
- Password
- Security question
- Account currency
- Deposit Limits (optional)
Finally, you can enter a Promo Code if there’s one available at the time of creating an account. Tick the box to confirm you understand Betfair’s Terms and Conditions, then hit the yellow Join Now button.
Read on to learn all about how to verify your account at Betfair.
How To Verify Your Account on Betfair
After setting up your account, you may be required to verify your identity. While Betfair is capable of verifying most customer accounts automatically, some accounts may be subject to further ID checks to ensure validity.
This may seem frustrating, but verification of your ID is a key component of KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations. Moreover, by verifying your ID you can protect yourself from impersonators trying to use your name and address to set up a new Betfair account.
Betfair will contact you via email if your account cannot be verified automatically. To carry out this verification process manually, upload any of the following documents for personal identification:
- Passport
- Driving License
- National ID
And to verify your home address, send any of these documents to Betfair’s security team:
- Utility bill valid within the last 6 months
- Bank statement valid within the last 6 months
Upload these pieces of documentation to Betfair by clicking Message Us via the Contact Us area. Alternatively, you can log in to your account and select My Account, then click My Details. Next, open Verification and submit your documents.
The security team should examine your documents within a few hours, although the time period is entirely dependent on the number of users also seeking verification.
Once your account is verified, feel free to enjoy everything Betfair’s sportsbook and betting Exchange has to offer.
How To Claim Betfair’s Welcome Offer
Newly registered bettors can claim up to £100 in Free Bets at Betfair by meeting the offer’s requirements. To earn this bonus, enter the Promo Code ZBBC01, then place 5 bets worth £10 or more for a £20 Free Bet. By doing this five times, you’ll earn a cumulative total of £100 in the form of Free Bets.
Deposits via the following payment methods qualify for this Free Bet bonus:
- Apple Pay
- Debit Card
All other methods of deposit are excluded from Betfair’s welcome offer. As such, you cannot claim this promotion with other e-wallets, bank transfers, or prepaid vouchers.
Minimum odds for qualifying wagers start at 1.5 or 1/2 and bonus funds are granted within a day of meeting requirements. It should be noted that you cannot use Free Bets to qualify for additional Free Bets. Bonus funds are eligible for use for 30 days.
You’re Ready To Go Bet Now
Now you know how to register at Betfair, verify your ID and take advantage of the site’s rewarding welcome offer, it’s time to place a bet on the sportsbook or exchange. At the Exchange, you place bets at odds calculated using formulas that only take other punters wagers into account rather than the operator’s preference. On the Sportsbook, you can bet on a range of markets and add all sorts of multiples to your bet slip.
There’s are no better methods to learn more about betting than studying the practice and placing wagers. If you feel you’re ready to go bet now, check out our How To Bet on Betfair guide for an in-depth look at all-things sports betting on the site.
