Verdict. bet365 is the reference point for everything else in this ranking: the widest live menu, streaming on most of it, and a withdrawal that reached our card the next morning. It loses points only for how quickly it limits winning accounts.
What we liked
- The deepest live betting menu we have seen, with streaming on most of it
- Early payout and bore-draw offers that actually pay
- Card withdrawals landed within a day in our test
- Local licences in more countries than any other operator on this list
What we did not like
- Winning accounts get restricted, sometimes quickly
- No crypto and no e-wallets in several countries
- Document requests can arrive at the first withdrawal
Quick facts
| Founded | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom |
| Group | bet365 Group |
| Licences | UKGC, MGA and local licences in Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Australia, Ontario and several US states |
| Sports | 30+ |
| Live streaming | Yes, tens of thousands of events a year |
| Cash out | Yes, full and partial |
| Minimum deposit | 5 GBP or 5 EUR |
| Currencies | GBP, EUR, USD and about 20 more |
| Crypto | No |
| App | iOS and Android |
| Support | Live chat 24/7, email |
| Languages | 20+ |
Registration and verification
Two minutes on the phone, with the document check requested before the first withdrawal rather than at sign-up. Our account was verified within a few hours of uploading a passport and a utility bill.
Odds and markets
Football margins sat in the middle of the pack in our comparison, better on the main markets than on player props. The strength is breadth: corners, cards, player shots and same-game bet builders on almost every match, plus tennis, basketball and racing menus that most rivals cannot match.
Live betting and streaming
Live betting is where bet365 runs away: in-play prices update fast, the cash-out button rarely locks, and the stream covers tennis, basketball, most European football leagues and a lot of niche sport.
Payments and withdrawal times
Cards and PayPal did the job in our test; fees were zero and the fastest withdrawal reached the card in under 24 hours.
| Method | Minimum deposit | Withdrawal time recorded | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debit card | 5 GBP | Next day | None |
| PayPal | 10 GBP | Within 24 hours | None |
| Apple Pay | 5 GBP | Next day | None |
| Bank transfer | 5 GBP | 2 to 5 days | None |
Bonus
Bet credits for new customers. A qualifying deposit and bets are required; bet credits are not withdrawable, only the winnings they produce.
Mobile app
The app is fast, dense and unchanged for years, which regulars like. Streaming, bet builder and cash out work exactly as on desktop.
Support
Live chat answered in under a minute both times we asked, in English and in Italian.
Who is it for
Anyone who bets live, follows several sports or wants streaming in the same app as the betslip. Not for high-stakes winners, who will be limited.
Frequently asked questions
Does bet365 accept players from my country?
It holds local licences in a long list of countries and runs a separate site for each; where it has no licence, registration is refused. Check our country pages.
Why was my account limited?
bet365 restricts stakes on accounts it considers sharp. There is no appeal; it is the trade-off for its coverage.
Are there fees on withdrawals?
None in our test, on cards, PayPal or bank transfer.
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