Founded in 1967, Betfred is a household name when it comes to betting and its apps have continued the legacy. Indeed, the Betfred app has a comprehensive sportsbook and a range of casino games, making it a versatile choice for punters. It is also one of the reasons why Betfred is considered among the top 10 best bookmakers in the UK.
As expected, Betfred is available on both the Apple and Google App Stores, boasting a high rating on both platforms. On the App Store, there are more than 27k thousand reviews with an average rating of 4.4. Although the rating is slightly lower (3.8) on the Google Play Store, there are nearly 20k fewer reviews.
Either way, having an average rating of 4.1 from 35k reviews across both app stores is fantastic and cements the app among the best ones in the UK. You can download the official Betfred apps by using our links below.
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Betfred Lottery offer |
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Registering on the Betfred App is a straightforward process, and below, you can find our step-by-step guide for some assistance:
After downloading and opening the Betfred app, tap the ‘Register’ option in the top-right corner of the screen to begin the sign-up process.
In the first step of the registration, you must provide your email as well as create a username and a password for your Betfred account. Additionally, you must tick the checkbox at the bottom of the page to confirm you are over 18, accept their terms and conditions, and understand Betfred’s policies. Then, tap the green ‘Continue’ button.
After completing the above, you will be taken to the ‘Personal Details’ page. Select your title from the available options, then enter your first and last name before providing your date of birth. Once this has been completed, tap the green ‘Continue’ button.
In the next two steps, you will need to enter your telephone number and set a security question for your Betfred account. To help confirm your identity, you also need to enter your home address so that Betfred can see if it matches with the rest of the details.
The final few steps are to confirm your settings, this includes your promotional communication methods and currency, alongside vital things such as deposit limits and reality checks.
Additionally, here is where you can enter a Betfred promo code, and we have several available on our website. Once this is complete, tap the green ‘Register’ button, and you can begin betting.
Betfred offers many different payment methods for its customers, both on the website and on the app. Popular options such as PayPal and debit cards can be used for deposits and withdrawals, with punters also able to deposit as little as £5 on the app. Neteller is the only outsider with a minimum deposit of £5.50, which is still low.
We also tested the withdrawal time of Betfred and the result was positive, with the funds arriving after around 90 minutes. We have listed everything you need to know about the payment methods on the Betfred app below, so take a look:
Payment Method | Min. Limit | Max. Limit | Transaction Fee | Processing Time |
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Visa
| £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
Mastercard
| £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
Paypal
| £5 | Not specified | Free | Instant |
Skrill
| £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
Neteller
| £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
Paysafecard
| £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
Bank Transfer
| £85 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
If you are unfamiliar with how to make a deposit on the Betfred app, you can follow our step-by-step guide below:
Once you have opened the app, or the Betfred website for that matter, tap on the deposit button in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
After navigating to the deposit section, you will have the option to choose your payment method. The minimum deposit amount is the same for all of these except Neteller, which requires at least £5.50 instead of £5.
In this step, you will need to provide the details of the payment method that you opted for in the previous step. For example, we had to fill in the card details in our test, as you can see in the image below.
Enter the amount you would like to deposit and click the green ‘Deposit’ button. Once this has been done, you will be able to begin betting.
If you have not withdrawn money via the Betfred app before, you can follow our step-by-step guide below:
On the home page, tap on the ‘My Account’ tab in the middle of the bottom menu. Then, select the ‘Withdraw’ option in the menu pictured below.
Just like with deposits, you will need to pick a payment method for the transaction. Remember that you must at least withdraw the value of the deposit to the same payment method. If you deposited £5, you will need to withdraw £5 to the same method before you can switch.
After picking the payment method, you will need to enter the amount you would like to withdraw as well as the details of the method, unless they have been saved already.
After ensuring the details are correct, click the green ‘Withdraw’, and you will be taken to a withdrawal confirmation page. In our test, withdrawing via Visa Direct, it took around 90 minutes for the betting funds to arrive in the bank account.
Although the main focus of Betfred is the sportsbook, the range of sports is not as extensive as some of its competitors. However, the app still features the core sports that would be expected for UK punters. Football and horse racing are the key sports, while the likes of darts, MMA and snooker are quite popular as well.
The Betfred app makes navigating the sportsbook very easy for customers. From the homepage, there is a featured section, an in-play section and a ‘Next 5’ section. The first two are just what you would expect, while the ‘Next 5’ area is a nice addition. This allows punters to easily find horse racing and greyhound events as they are about to start, which is a rarity across apps.
Those who are after something specific can tap on the ‘All Sports’ option in the bottom tab, and a menu will be provided of all the available sports.
Betting on Football on the Betfred app offers a good experience for punters, with a scrollable menu listing ‘Featured’ matches, ‘Matches’ in general, ‘Competition’ markets, ‘Coupons’ and ‘Specials’. Additionally, several promotions and price boosts are shown at the top of the app, such as Betfred’s Acca Flex promotion.
Betfred’s bet builder is titled ‘#PickYourPunt’, which allows you to combine a decent range of different markets into one bet. These can be player to score, player card, result and much more. However, there are some limitations, as the app and website only support a maximum of five selections which is a lot lower than other great bet builders.
In addition to football, there is a focus on the horse racing section of the app. There is a scrollable menu here as well, albeit this time there is a choice of days of racing, as well as the option of some ‘Special’ and ‘Antepost’ markets. Also, there is a vast range of racecourses to place bets on.
Another area where Betfred excels is its streaming options. Although not all football games will have live streaming, the app offers customers a ‘Commentary’ tab for fixtures, and this extends to other sports like Horse Racing - you can also livestream broadcasts of horse and greyhound racing.
Betfred’s Casino interface is easy to navigate and can be found via the ‘Games’ option in the bottom menu. However, the options are not as broad as other apps. From slots to table games, the app has a nice range of traditional casino games which could come in handy for some punters, especially given they are in-app rather than on another application.
Additionally, you can search for games to play thanks to the search tool in the top right corner of the screen, in case you are looking for something specific. While the library is not as comprehensive, there is a casino bonus to claim and the games offered will certainly suffice for those who only play every now and then.
Indeed, the main focus of the app is the sportsbook and not the casino, which certainly shows.
Getting support on the Betfred App is quite straightforward compared to its competition. When on the main area of the app, tap the ‘More’ option, shown by the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen, and when this page loads, there are several options to choose from.
Betfred offers general help and safer gambling sections while also providing three dedicated contact options: ‘Complaints’, ‘Contact Us’, and ‘Live Chat’. The ‘Help’ and ‘Safer Gambling’ areas offer general support query options, with a contact option attached to each query.
The live chat initially connects you to an Assistant Bot, but it can connect you to a member of the support staff if you wish. Additionally, you can contact Betfred’s customer support team via telephone by calling 0800 028 7747 between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm.
You can also reach them by email at support@betfred.com or send a letter via post to their listed address.
Steven is an experienced iGaming content writer who has been working in the industry since 2018. He is passionate about sports betting and enjoys writing about all aspects of the industry, including bookmaker reviews, betting tips and strategies, and news and analysis. If you have any questions about online gambling in the UK, please don't hesitate to contact him.