Bet365 vs Ladbrokes free bets
Compare the latest active welcome offers from Bet365 and Ladbrokes. Bet365 currently lists: Bet £5+ Get Up To £30 in Bet Credits. Ladbrokes currently lists: Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets.
Winner Summary
- Maximum bonus: both currently list £30.
- Qualifying spend: both currently show £5.
- Most recently checked: Ladbrokes (13 Mar 2026 vs 13 Mar 2026).
- Reward type difference: Bet365 is listed as bet_credits, while Ladbrokes is listed as free_bets.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature |  Bet365 |  Ladbrokes |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | Bet £5+ Get Up To £30 in Bet Credits | Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets |
| Reward type | bet_credits | free_bets |
| Offer type | welcome_offer | welcome_offer |
| Max bonus amount | £30 | £30 |
| Min qualifying spend | £5 | £5 |
| New customers only | Yes | Yes |
| Last checked | 13 Mar 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Offer page | View Bet365 offer | View Ladbrokes offer |
| Terms | View terms | View terms |
| Claim | Join Bet365 | Join Ladbrokes |
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
Ladbrokes key points
- New customers only
- Deposit £5 and stake £5 on Sports
- Minimum qualifying odds 1/2 (1.5)
- Get 6 x £5 Free Bets
- Includes sportsbook and Bet Builder Free Bets
- 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.
Ladbrokes offer details
Ladbrokes Welcome Offer
New Ladbrokes customers can claim £30 in Free Bets after depositing £5 or more and placing qualifying sports stakes totalling £5.
How it works
- Register a new Ladbrokes account
- Deposit £5 or more within 14 days of registration
- Place qualifying sports stakes totalling £5 at odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater
- Once your first qualifying bet is placed, Ladbrokes will credit your account with 6 x £5 Free Bets
Free Bet breakdown
- 4 x £5 Free Bets on any sportsbook market
- 1 x £5 Free Bet on any football Bet Builder market
- 1 x £5 Free Bet on any horse racing Bet Builder market
Key terms
- New customers only
- Available to residents of the UK or Republic of Ireland
- Account must be verified
- Minimum deposit: £5
- Qualifying bet stakes must total £5
- Minimum qualifying odds: 1/2 (1.5)
- Qualifying bets must be placed within 14 days of registration
- Only your first placed bet counts as the qualifying bet
- Qualifying bets cannot be cashed out
- Free Bets expire 7 days after being credited
Payment restrictions
Deposits made via the following methods will not qualify:
- Neteller
- PayPal
- Paysafe
- Skrill
- Pre-payment cards
- Certain debit cards
Exclusions
The following will not count as qualifying bets:
- Specials markets
- Tote
- Pools
- Price Boost bets
For accumulator bets, each individual selection must be at odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater to qualify. Only the win part of win/each-way bets will count.
Important note
Free Bet stakes are not returned with winnings, cannot be withdrawn as cash, and must be used on separate sportsbook markets.
Verdict
Bet365 and Ladbrokes 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.