CopyBet vs Virgin Bet free bets

Compare the latest active welcome offers from CopyBet and Virgin Bet. CopyBet currently lists: Bet £20 Get a £20 Free Bet. Virgin Bet currently lists: Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets.

Winner Summary

  • Higher maximum bonus: Virgin Bet (£30 vs £20).
  • Lower qualifying spend: Virgin Bet (£10 vs £20).
  • Most recently checked: CopyBet (25 Mar 2026 vs 13 Mar 2026).
  • Reward type difference: CopyBet is listed as Free Bet, while Virgin Bet is listed as free_bets.

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureCopyBet logoCopyBetVirgin Bet logoVirgin Bet
HeadlineBet £20 Get a £20 Free BetBet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
Reward typeFree Betfree_bets
Offer typeBet £20 Getwelcome_offer
Max bonus amount£20£30
Min qualifying spend£20£10
New customers onlyYesYes
Last checked25 Mar 202613 Mar 2026
Offer pageView CopyBet offerView Virgin Bet offer
TermsView termsView terms
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CopyBet logoCopyBet key points

  • New customers only
  • Deposit using an instant bank payment secured by Truelayer
  • Opt in via the Welcome Offer widget in the CopyBet app
  • Place 1 Single or Accumulator bet of at least £20
  • Minimum odds 1.9 (9/10)
  • Qualifying bet must settle within 7 days of opting in
  • an ACCA Booster of 10%)

Virgin Bet logoVirgin Bet key points

  • New customers only
  • Deposit £10 and place a £10 bet
  • Minimum qualifying odds 1/2 (1.5)
  • Get £30 in Free Bets
  • Includes 2 x £10 Free Bets and 2 x £5 Bet Builder Free Bets
  • Free Bets must be accepted and used within 7 days

CopyBet logoCopyBet offer details

CopyBet Welcome offer

CopyBet's welcome offer gives eligible new customers 1 x £20 Free Bet when they deposit, opt in and place 1 qualifying bet of £20 or more at minimum odds of 1.9 (9/10).

How it works

  • Register a new CopyBet account and complete identity verification
  • Deposit using an instant bank payment secured by Truelayer
  • Log in through the CopyBet mobile app
  • Press the OPT IN button on the Welcome Offer widget
  • Place 1 Single or Accumulator bet of at least £20 at minimum odds of 1.9 (9/10)
  • Your qualifying bet must settle within 7 days of opting in
  • After settlement, receive 1 x £20 Free Bet within 24 hours

Key terms

  • Offer is for new customers only who have not previously participated in the welcome offer
  • You must be a UK resident, aged 18+, and pass verification
  • Only one entry per user is permitted
  • The qualifying bet must be the only bet placed on the same market of the same match/event
  • Bets that are cashed out in full or part will not qualify
  • Void, cancelled, returned or abandoned bets will not qualify
  • Offer is limited to one user per household, device and IP address unless stated otherwise

Free Bet details

  • You will receive 1 x £20 Free Bet credited to your Sportsbook account
  • The Free Bet is credited within 24 hours of qualifying bet settlement, subject to any additional checks
  • The Free Bet can be used on Live or Pre-Match bets
  • You must activate it by selecting the Free Bet toggle on the betslip
  • Free Bet stake is not returned with any winnings
  • The maximum payout from the Free Bet is £500
  • The Free Bet is valid for 7 days from the time it is credited
  • Cash out is not available on bets placed using the Free Bet

Payment restrictions

Only deposits made using an instant bank payment secured by Truelayer are eligible for this welcome offer.

Exclusions

  • VPN use is not permitted
  • Qualifying bets using cash out will not count
  • Bets that are void, cancelled, refunded, returned or abandoned will not count
  • You cannot exchange the Free Bet for cash or withdraw it
  • If your account bet limits are lower than £20, you may be unable to place the Free Bet

Important note

If additional verification is required, the £20 Free Bet may only be credited once those checks are completed, and any unused Free Bet will expire after 7 days.

Virgin Bet logoVirgin Bet offer details

Virgin Bet Welcome Offer

New Virgin Bet customers can claim £30 in Free Bets after depositing £10 and placing a qualifying £10 sportsbook bet.

How it works

  • Register a new Virgin Bet account
  • Deposit at least £10 within 14 days of signing up
  • Place your first qualifying bet of £10 or more in one go on any sportsbook market
  • Minimum qualifying odds are 1/2 (1.5)
  • The qualifying bet must settle within the same 14-day period
  • Once qualified, you will be awarded £30 in Free Bets

Free Bet breakdown

  • 2 x £10 Free Bet Tokens for sportsbook use
  • 2 x £5 Free Bet Tokens for Bet Builder only

Key terms

  • New customers only
  • Available to players who are residents of and physically located in the United Kingdom
  • Minimum first deposit: £10
  • Minimum qualifying bet: £10
  • Minimum qualifying odds: 1/2 (1.5)
  • Only your first qualifying bet counts
  • Qualifying steps must be completed within 14 days of signup
  • Free Bets must be accepted within 7 days of qualifying via pop-up notification
  • Once accepted, Free Bets expire 7 days later

Qualifying bet restrictions

  • Qualifying bet must be placed in one go using cash funds
  • Virtual sports do not qualify
  • Cancelled, voided or cashed-out bets do not qualify

For certain bet types:

  • Accumulators or multiples must also have odds greater than 1/100 (1.01)
  • Each-way bets must have a total stake of at least £20, with £10 each-way

Free Bet usage restrictions

  • The £10 Free Bet Tokens can be used one at a time on a single selection or accumulator on sportsbook markets, excluding virtual sports, at odds of 1/100 or greater
  • The £5 Bet Builder Free Bet Tokens can only be used on Bet Builder markets at odds of EVS (2.0) or greater
  • Free Bet Tokens cannot be used on each-way, multiples, forecasts or tricasts
  • Free Bet Tokens cannot be withdrawn as cash
  • Free Bet stakes are not returned with winnings
  • Free Bet Tokens cannot be used with any other Free Bet Token or cash bet

Important note

This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Virgin Bet promotion or bonus offer.

Verdict

Virgin Bet currently has the higher maximum free bet value (£30 vs £20).

Virgin Bet asks for the lower qualifying spend (£10 vs £20), which may suit lower-budget sign-ups.

CopyBet and Virgin Bet 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.