Sky Bet sign up offer: Claim £50 welcome bonus

Sky Bet offer one of the best free bet offers for new customers, with the chance to secure £50 in free bets after signing up and betting £10 online.

Sky Bet began its operation in 2002 and is now one of the premier betting sites operating in the UK, providing a sleek sportsbook experience and one of the strongest betting sign up offers on the market.

The Standard have taken an in-depth look at the Sky Bet new customer offer and the bookmaker as a whole, assessing their promotions, app and payment options to give bettors an overview of what Sky Bet has to offer.

Sky Bet at a glance

Founded: 2002

Owners: Flutter Entertainment

Sports covered: 41

iOS app rating: 4.7 (73,000 reviews)

Android app rating: 4.5 (52,500 reviews)

Payment methods: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Pay by Bank, debit card

Sky Bet sign up offer explained

The Sky Bet sign up offer provides new customers with the chance to unlock £50 in free bets to use on BuildABet, Sky Bet’s bet builder for football matches and acca bets after registering, depositing £10 and betting £10 online.

New customers who create an account, deposit £10 via an eligible payment method and bet £10 on any football market with odds of evens or greater will receive the £50 in free bets once the qualifying wager has settled.

The £50 in free bet credits are paid out in 3 x £10 credits to use on BuildABets and a further 2 x £10 credits to use on football acca bets. Free bets expire after 14 days.

Previous Sky Bet new customer offers had seen the free bets tied to a specific bet type, but the bonus is now free to be wagered however a bettor wishes.

How to claim the Sky Bet sign up offer

• Step 1: Register a new Sky Bet account using a link on this page.
• Step 2: Deposit £10 using either a debit card, Pay by Bank or Apple Pay.
• Step 3: Place a qualifying first bet of £10 or more, as a single or each-way bet on any market at odds of Evens (1/1) or greater, within 30 days of registering.
• Step 4: Once the qualifying bet settles, five £10 free bet tokens are credited (3 x £10 BuildABet & 2 x £10 acca bets).
• Step 5: Use the free bets within 14 days before they expire.

Key terms

• The Sky Bet welcome offer applies only to new customers aged 18 or over. Any previous Sky Betting and Gaming account of any kind disqualifies a customer from the offer. One offer per customer.
• Qualifying bet must be the customer's first bet, with a stake of £10, at odds of Evens (1/1) or greater, as a single or each-way bet on any market - excluding virtuals - placed within 14 days of registering.
• Reward is five £10 free bet tokens (3 x £10 BuildABet and 2 x £10 acca free bets)
• Free bets are non-withdrawable and stakes are excluded from returns.
• Free bets expire 14 days after being credited.
• Neteller and Skrill deposits do not qualify for the Sky Bet welcome offer

How the Sky Bet offer compares to other bookmakers

Sky Bet provides the lowest entry point on the market with their welcome offer and hands out a healthy sum in free bets in return. The Sky Bet sign up offer does require the joint-highest minimum odds for the qualifying offer, level with Betfair, but the lack of major restrictions is notable.

Pros and cons of the Sky Bet welcome bonus

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Promotions for existing customers

Sky Bet regularly refresh their list of offers. Consistently, they run money back specials that punters can benefit from, as well as bet and get promotions during major events in football or racing.

Ghost Leg is an upcoming promotion that will give them an edge over plenty of football betting sites. Punters who place a pre-match BuildABet wager featuring five or more legs and minimum odds of 2/1 or greater will be eligible for the Ghost Leg offer.

That means if one leg of the wager lets you down, Sky Bet will remove the leg from the wager and settle the bet as a winner at the price left from the remaining selections combined.

AccaFreeze is a long-standing Sky Bet promo that lets a customer freeze one leg of a 5+ leg accumulator when a selection takes the lead. This locks in that leg regardless of the final result. AccaFreeze must be activated before the bet is placed. It can be used three times a week - but only on one leg per bet - on max stakes of £20.

Sky Bet Club is an ongoing loyalty programme that rewards customers who wager at least £30 in a week with exclusive offers.

Sky Bet app

One of the most used applications on the market, the Sky Bet app is widely regarded as one of the UK’s best betting apps, as evidenced by 4.7 and 4.6 ratings out of five on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, respectively.

All of Sky Bet's core functions and promotions are available in the app, which is very functional and easy to use.

It must be said that a recent app update removed horse racing form and tips data that some users relied upon, drawing mixed reviews from customers.

Payment methods

Sky Bet has a minimum deposit and withdrawal of £5 across all of its payment methods. Supported payment methods include debit cards, Apple Pay, Revolut, and Pay by Bank (Instant Bank Transfer).

Sky Bet does not accept the e-wallets of PayPal, Skrill or Neteller.

There are no fees with Sky Bet for depositing or withdrawing via any of the standard methods listed.

Live streaming

Sky Bet offers live streaming on multiple sports. Customers can log into their Sky Bet account, select a sport from the menu, open an event page and select Watch Live. Most events need a funded account rather than a qualifying bet, though horse racing needs a bet placed.

Like most top horse racing betting sites, all UK and Irish race meetings are available to view, along with selected tennis, golf and up to seven sports on a given day. Some live football is also available, although it’s not clear which competitions are covered.

Responsible gambling at Sky Bet

As one of the UK’s leading bookmakers, Sky Bet features the responsible gambling tools for customers that you would expect.

There are deposit and loss limits, time-outs, and session time reminders to help with gambling responsibly. There’s also the option of self-exclusion via GAMSTOP, which can be used to block access to all licensed UK betting sites.

By using these tools, you can maintain responsible gambling and prevent problem gambling. The Standard’s betting experts also recommend setting a budget, researching bets, and not chasing losses.

Betting should only be viewed as a source of entertainment, never as a reliable income.

FAQs

Does Sky Bet have a no deposit bonus?

The current Sky Bet welcome offer is as close to a no deposit welcome bonus as bettors will find with a £5 minimum deposit and a 5p qualifying bet required.

What is the minimum withdrawal at Sky Bet?

The minimum withdrawal with Sky Bet is currently £5 across all payment methods. You can check the list of accepted payment methods above.

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