Betfred vs Ladbrokes free bets
Compare the latest active welcome offers from Betfred and Ladbrokes. Betfred currently lists: Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets. Ladbrokes currently lists: Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets.
Winner Summary
- Higher maximum bonus: Betfred (£50 vs £30).
- Lower qualifying spend: Ladbrokes (£5 vs £10).
- Most recently checked: Ladbrokes (13 Mar 2026 vs 13 Mar 2026).
- Reward type: both are listed as free_bets.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature |  Betfred |  Ladbrokes |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | Bet £10 Get £50 in Free Bets | Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets |
| Reward type | free_bets | free_bets |
| Offer type | welcome_offer | welcome_offer |
| Max bonus amount | £50 | £30 |
| Min qualifying spend | £10 | £5 |
| New customers only | Yes | Yes |
| Last checked | 13 Mar 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Offer page | View Betfred offer | View Ladbrokes offer |
| Terms | View terms | View terms |
| Claim | Join Betfred | Join Ladbrokes |
Betfred key points
- New customers only
- Deposit and bet £10
- Minimum qualifying odds 2.0 (Evens)
- Get £50 in Free Bets
- Includes £30 standard Free Bets and £20 Acca Free Bets
- Free Bets 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
Betfred offer details
Betfred Welcome Offer
New Betfred customers can claim £50 in Free Bets after placing a qualifying first bet of £10 or more.
How it works
- Register a new Betfred account
- Deposit at least £10 within 7 days of signing up
- Place your first bet of £10 or more at odds of 2.0 (Evens) or greater
- Once the bet settles, £50 in Free Bets will be credited within 24 hours
Free Bet breakdown
- £30 in Free Bets to use on any sportsbook markets
- £20 in Free Bets to use on 4+ selection accumulators
Key terms
- New customers only
- Qualifying bet must be your first bet
- Minimum odds 2.0 (Evens)
- Bet must settle within 7 days of registration
- Free Bets expire 7 days after issue
Payment restrictions
Qualifying deposits must be made using:
- Debit card
- Apple Pay linked to debit card
- Truelayer (Instant Bank Transfer)
Other payment methods may not qualify.
Important note
Free Bets are non-withdrawable and the 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
Betfred currently has the higher maximum free bet value (£50 vs £30).
Ladbrokes asks for the lower qualifying spend (£5 vs £10), which may suit lower-budget sign-ups.
Always read each bookmaker's full terms before signing up.