Bet365 vs Betway free bets
Compare the latest active welcome offers from Bet365 and Betway. Bet365 currently lists: Bet £5+ Get Up To £30 in Bet Credits. Betway currently lists: Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets.
Winner Summary
- Higher maximum bonus: Betway (£40 vs £30).
- Lower qualifying spend: Bet365 (£5 vs £10).
- Most recently checked: Betway (13 Mar 2026 vs 13 Mar 2026).
- Reward type difference: Bet365 is listed as bet_credits, while Betway is listed as free_bets.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature |  Bet365 |  Betway |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | Bet £5+ Get Up To £30 in Bet Credits | Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets |
| Reward type | bet_credits | free_bets |
| Offer type | welcome_offer | welcome_offer |
| Max bonus amount | £30 | £40 |
| Min qualifying spend | £5 | £10 |
| New customers only | Yes | Yes |
| Last checked | 13 Mar 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Offer page | View Bet365 offer | View Betway offer |
| Terms | View terms | View terms |
| Claim | Join Bet365 | Join Betway |
Bet365 key points
- New customers only
- Deposit £5 or more to qualify
- Get up to £30 in Bet Credits
- Minimum qualifying odds 1.20
- Bet Credits expire after 7 days
Betway key points
- New customers only
- Deposit £10 by debit card
- Place a £10+ qualifying bet
- Minimum odds 2.0 on singles
- Get 4 x £10 Free Bet Tokens
- Free Bets expire after 7 days
Bet365 offer details
Bet365 Welcome Offer
New customers can claim up to £30 in Bet Credits after making a qualifying deposit of £5 or more.
How it works
- Register a new Bet365 account
- Deposit between £5 and £10
- Claim the offer within 30 days of registering
- Place qualifying bets equal to your qualifying deposit
- Once those bets settle, your Bet Credits are released
Key terms
- New customers only
- 300% of qualifying deposit in Bet Credits, up to £30
- Qualifying deposit capped at £10 for bonus purposes
- Minimum qualifying odds of 1.20
- Qualifying bets must settle within 30 days of claiming
- Bet Credits expire 7 days after being added
- PayPal and paysafecard may require identity verification before withdrawals
Important note
Bet Credits are non-withdrawable and the Bet Credit stake is not returned with winnings.
Betway offer details
Betway Welcome Offer
New Betway customers can claim £40 in Free Bets after depositing £10 and placing a qualifying £10+ sports bet.
How it works
- Create a new Betway account
- Deposit at least £10 using an eligible debit card within 7 days of registration
- Place a qualifying sports bet of £10 or more
- For single bets, minimum odds are 2.0 (Evens)
- For each-way bets, minimum odds are 3.0 (2/1)
- Once your qualifying bet settles, 4 x £10 Free Bet Tokens will be credited instantly
Free Bet breakdown
- £10 Bet Builder Free Bet – minimum odds 4.0, minimum 4 selections
- £10 Bet Builder Free Bet – minimum odds 4.0, minimum 4 selections
- £10 Acca Free Bet – minimum odds 4.0, minimum 4 selections
- £10 Acca Free Bet – minimum odds 4.0, minimum 4 selections
Key terms
- New customers only
- Available to residents of the United Kingdom
- Minimum deposit: £10
- Deposit must be made within 7 days of registration
- Debit card deposits only
- Minimum qualifying bet: £10
- Single bet minimum odds: 2.0 (Evens)
- Each-way bet minimum odds: 3.0 (2/1)
- Free Bet Tokens expire 7 days after being credited
Payment restrictions
Only valid debit card deposits qualify.
No other payment method will qualify, and certain card providers are excluded under Betway's terms.
Free Bet restrictions
- Free Bet Tokens cannot be used on multi-line multiple bets such as Trixies, Patents or Yankees
- Free Bet stakes are not returned with winnings
- If a Free Bet selection is later voided, the stake is returned as a Free Bet
- Redeemed Free Bets do not count towards qualification for streamed events
Important note
If your qualifying bet settles as void, a push, or a non-runner, the stake must be wagered again on another qualifying bet before withdrawal.
Verdict
Betway currently has the higher maximum free bet value (£40 vs £30).
Bet365 asks for the lower qualifying spend (£5 vs £10), which may suit lower-budget sign-ups.
Bet365 and Betway use different reward formats (bet_credits vs free_bets), so check how each free bet can be used before choosing.
Always read each bookmaker's full terms before signing up.