Betway vs Paddy Power free bets
Compare the latest active welcome offers from Betway and Paddy Power. Betway currently lists: Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets. Paddy Power currently lists: Bet £5 Get £30 in Free Bets.
Winner Summary
- Higher maximum bonus: Betway (£40 vs £30).
- Lower qualifying spend: Paddy Power (£5 vs £10).
- Most recently checked: Betway (13 Mar 2026 vs 13 Mar 2026).
- Reward type: both are listed as free_bets.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature |  Betway |  Paddy Power |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | Bet £10 Get £40 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 | £40 | £30 |
| Min qualifying spend | £10 | £5 |
| New customers only | Yes | Yes |
| Last checked | 13 Mar 2026 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Offer page | View Betway offer | View Paddy Power offer |
| Terms | View terms | View terms |
| Claim | Join Betway | Join Paddy Power |
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
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
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.
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
Betway 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.
Always read each bookmaker's full terms before signing up.