BetStorm vs Paddy Power free bets
Compare the latest active welcome offers from BetStorm and Paddy Power. BetStorm currently lists: Bet £10 Get £40 Free Bet. Paddy Power currently lists: Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets.
Winner Summary
- Higher maximum bonus: BetStorm (£40 vs £30).
- Lower qualifying spend: Paddy Power (£5 vs £10).
- Most recently checked: BetStorm (25 Mar 2026 vs 13 Mar 2026).
- Reward type difference: BetStorm is listed as free-bet, while Paddy Power is listed as free_bets.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature |  BetStorm |  Paddy Power |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | Bet £10 Get £40 Free Bet | Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets |
| Reward type | free-bet | free_bets |
| Offer type | bet-and-get | welcome_offer |
| Max bonus amount | £40 | £30 |
| Min qualifying spend | £10 | £5 |
| New customers only | Yes | Yes |
| Last checked | 25 Mar 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Offer page | View BetStorm offer | View Paddy Power offer |
| Terms | View terms | View terms |
| Claim | Join BetStorm | Join Paddy Power |
BetStorm key points
- New customers only
- First deposit of £10 or more required
- Place £10 or more in settled bets
- Get a £40 Free Bet
- Free Bet must be used at minimum odds of 1.5
- Free Bet stake is not returned
- Bonus and winnings expire 7 days after credit
Paddy Power key points
- New customers only
- Deposit £5 and place a £5 sports bet
- Minimum odds 2.0 (Evens)
- Get £30 in Free Bets
- Qualifying bet must settle before 1 December 2026
- Free Bets expire after 30 days
BetStorm offer details
BetStorm Welcome offer
BetStorm's welcome offer gives new customers a £40 Free Bet when they make a first deposit of £10 or more and place £10 in qualifying settled bets.
How it works
- Make your first deposit of £10 or more using the sports cashier
- Place qualifying bets to a total of £10 or more
- Your £40 Free Bet is credited as a pending bonus first
- Once you have completed £10 in real settled bets, the bonus is automatically activated
Key terms
- Offer valid from 01/01/2026 00:00 CET until 31/12/2026 23:59 CET
- Available once on your first deposit
- Qualifying bets and the free bet must meet minimum odds of 1.5
- Bets must be settled to count toward the wagering requirement
- Bets used toward qualification cannot be cashed out
Free Bet details
- Receive 1 x £40 Free Bet
- The stake is not returned with the free bet
- Winnings from the free bet must be wagered 1 time before converting to real money
- Bonus funds transfer to real money balance once requirements are met, up to a maximum conversion amount of £200
- Bonus and any winnings expire after 7 days from credit
Payment restrictions
You must deposit using the sports cashier to qualify. Skrill and Neteller deposits are excluded.
Exclusions
The promotion is not available on deposits made with Skrill or Neteller. Withdrawal requests can void active or pending bonuses if the conditions have not been fully met. Only one sport welcome bonus is allowed per player on the Progressplay Network.
Important note
If you withdraw before meeting all conditions, active or pending bonuses and related winnings may be cancelled.
Paddy Power offer details
Paddy Power Welcome Offer
New Paddy Power customers can claim £30 in Free Bets after depositing £5 and placing a qualifying £5 sports bet.
How it works
- Open a new Paddy Power account using promo code YSKAST
- Deposit at least £5 using an eligible payment method
- Place a £5 or more sports bet at odds of 2.0 (Evens) or greater
- Once your qualifying bet settles, your £30 sports free bet will be awarded
Key terms
- New customers only
- Available to residents of the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland
- Promo code YSKAST required
- Minimum qualifying bet: £5
- Minimum odds: 2.0 (Evens)
- Qualifying bet must be settled before 23:59 GMT on 1 December 2026
- Free Bets expire 30 days after award
Payment restrictions
Eligible deposit methods are:
- Pay by Bank
- Debit card
- Apple Pay
Deposits made with e-wallets including Skrill, Paysafe, PayPal and Neteller will not qualify.
Exclusions
The following will not count towards the promotion:
- Unsettled or void bets
- Cashed Out or Partially Cashed Out bets
- Power Price bets
- Bets placed using Free Bets
The offer also excludes these bet types:
- Canadian
- Goliath
- Heinz
- Lucky 15
- Lucky 31
- Lucky 63
- Patent
- Super Heinz
- Trixie
- Yankee
Important note
Free Bet stakes are not returned with winnings.
Verdict
BetStorm currently has the higher maximum free bet value (£40 vs £30).
Paddy Power asks for the lower qualifying spend (£5 vs £10), which may suit lower-budget sign-ups.
BetStorm and Paddy Power use different reward formats (free-bet vs free_bets), so check how each free bet can be used before choosing.
Always read each bookmaker's full terms before signing up.