18+. New customers only. Min deposit £5. Bet £10 and get £30 in Bet Credits. Bet Credits paid on settlement of qualifying bets; stake not returned. Min odds 1/5. Time limits and T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
Free Bets & Promo Codes UK: Every Betting Offer, With the Small Print
Every sign-up offer from the bookmakers we work with, ranked by our review score and shown with its full significant promo code bonus terms, followed by a guide to what a free bet is really worth.
By Horse.bet Team · Updated · Offers checked
The offers
Free bets UK: sign up offers from every partner bookmaker
Each offer below shows the headline, any Promo Code and the significant terms exactly as the bookmaker publishes them. The order follows our overall review score, so the strongest bookmakers come first rather than the loudest offers. A generous welcome is a one-off; Best Odds Guaranteed, fair each-way terms and quick withdrawals pay out every week, which is why the scores weigh them more heavily.
Our TOP list of the best betting promo codes and bonus offers for UK
A tip from us: currently, the best sign-up code for £30 in free bets is 365GMBLR, applied at bet365. Sport offer T&Cs apply.
Bet £10, get £30 in Bet Credits Promo Code 365GMBLR
Sign-up offer paid as Bet Credits after a qualifying bet at 1/5 or bigger; the optional Promo Code 365GMBLR leaves it unchanged, and the credits last seven days.
New bet365 customers only. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. The bonus code 365GMBLR can be used during registration but does not change the offer amount in any way. Time limits and T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Joining offer split between Sports and Acca Free Bets, triggered by a debit card deposit and a first bet at Evens or bigger; they expire after seven days.
New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. Min deposit £10. 18+. GambleAware.org
Five £10 free bets for a £10 first bet at 1/2 or bigger, usable on racing singles, each-way bets and forecasts, with no Promo Code; qualify within 14 days, then use within seven.
New UK+ROI customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £/€10 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 5 x £/€10 free bets. Free bets available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Football-only joining offer: the qualifying bet cannot go on racing, and the free bets arrive in two drops as acca, Bet Builder and Lucky Dip tokens plus a Win Boost.
New customers only. Opt in, deposit £10+ and place a first bet of £10+ on any football market at odds of 2.00 (1/1) or bigger within 7 days of registering. On settlement receive a £5 football acca (2+ selections), £5 Bet Builder (3+ selections), £5 Lucky Dip and 1 x 100% Win Boost (max £10 stake, selected football markets); 24 hours later a £10 acca (2+ selections) and £5 Bet Builder (3+ selections). Horse racing bets do not qualify. Free bets expire 7 days after credit. Time limits and T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
New customers only. Place a min £10 bet at min odds of 2.0. £40 worth of Free Bet Tokens awarded on bet settlement. 4 x £10 each with betting restrictions. 7 day expiry. Debit Card deposits only (exclusions apply). Bet The Responsible Way. Full Terms apply. Min deposit £10 within 7 days of registering. Each-way qualifiers at 3.0 (2/1)+; SP bets excluded. 18+. GambleAware.org
BOG and free racing streams instead of a sign-up bonus
Fitzdares skips the sign-up bonus and puts the value into everyday racing: Best Odds Guaranteed on UK and Irish races from 9am, free streams of UK and Irish racing once you’re logged in, daily odds boosts and acca boosts, and a personal broker who takes bets by phone, text or live chat.
18+. Best Odds Guaranteed on UK & Irish racing from 9am for qualifying accounts, £1,000 max stake. Free streams for logged-in members. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org
New customers only. Deposit £10 and place a first real-money bet of £10 (or £5 each way) on any sport at odds of evens (2.0) or bigger using the 100% Odds Boost token; extra winnings paid in cash on settlement. Max boosted stake £10; staking less forfeits the remainder. Fractional odds only. Token activates within 24 hours and must be used within 60 days of registration. Football: 90-minute markets only. PayPal and Paysafecard deposits excluded. Not available to Republic of Ireland residents. T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Cheap-to-claim sign-up offer needing only a 1/2 qualifier and no Promo Code; PayPal, Skrill, Neteller and prepaid card deposits are excluded, and free bets last seven days.
New UK+ROI Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 6 x £5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stake not returned). Restrictions + T&Cs apply. Min deposit £5. 18+. GambleAware.org
20% rebate on exchange losses up to £1,000 Promo Code REBATE20
Exchange joining offer that returns 20% of your net exchange losses over your first 30 days as free bets, capped at £200 per event and £1,000 in all; enter the Promo Code when you sign up.
New customers only. Sign up with Promo Code REBATE20. Qualifying users receive a 20% rebate on overall qualifying losses recorded in the 30 calendar days from registration, paid as free bets: max £200 rebate per event, £1,000 overall. Free bets expire 7 days after crediting; stake not returned. First deposits by Skrill or Neteller do not qualify. Bets on Matchbook Zero do not count. Only losses on Matchbook Exchange markets count; losses on multiples, Bet Builders, casino or other products are excluded. Full T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Mixed free bet package combining fixed-odds bets with Total Goals, Winning Favourites and Race Index spread bets; qualify at 1/2 and use within 28 days, no code needed.
New customers only, 18+, resident in Great Britain or the Republic of Ireland. Spread betting losses can exceed deposit. Place a £10 fixed odds single or £10 each-way bet at minimum odds of 1/2; only the win part of an each-way bet counts and the qualifying bet cannot be cashed out. Get 3 x £10 free fixed odds bets, 3 x £5 Total Goals football spread bets, 3 x £5 Winning Favourites spread bets and a £1 racing Race Index spread bet, credited in three batches over 48 hours after settlement. Free spread bets require a full spread betting account. Free bets expire 28 days after being awarded; free bet stakes not included in winnings. One offer per customer. Full terms apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Football-weekend welcome bonus: neither the qualifying bet nor the free bets can go on racing, and the tokens are tied to Bet Builders and accas of four or more selections.
New GB customers only. Opt in. Deposit and Bet £10+ on sports at min odds of 2.0+ (1/1) for £30 in Free Bets within 7 days. Debit cards or instant bank transfers only. Free Bets not valid for racing, greyhound racing, trotting or virtual sports. Free bets expire within 7 days of issue. Geographical restrictions and T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Racing-friendly sign-up offer where a horse at 1/2 qualifies and no Promo Code is required; accept the free bets within seven days, then use them within another seven.
New members only. Min first deposit £10 within 14 days of sign-up. £10+ bet on sports (ex. virtuals) at 1.5 min odds, settled within 14 days. Free Bets: accepted in 7 days, valid 7 days; £20 use on sportsbook, £10 on Bet Builder. Stake not returned. Deposits by prepaid, disposable or virtual cards, or unidentifiable debit cards, excluded. T&Cs apply. Bet Responsibly. 18+. GambleAware.org
A 100% sports deposit bonus up to £50 rather than free bets, chosen at sign-up with no Promo Code; it must be wagered ten times within 30 days, singles at evens or bigger.
New customers only. Select the bonus at sign-up and make a first deposit to receive a 100% Sports bonus up to £50. Bonus must be wagered 10 times within 30 days of deposit before it converts to cash. Singles at odds below 1/1 (2.00), accumulators with any selection below 1/2 (1.50), Virtual Sports, and voided, cancelled, drawn, cashed-out or Free Bet wagers do not count; only the first settled bet per event counts. Skrill and Neteller deposits excluded. Withdrawing before wagering is met forfeits the bonus. One per person, household, address, phone, shared computer and IP. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Full T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Joining offer from the LiveScore app's betting arm: qualify at 1/2, then receive two £10 sportsbook free bets and two £5 Bet Builder free bets, each with a seven-day window.
New members only. Min first deposit £10 within 14 days of sign-up. £10+ bet on sports (ex. Virtuals) 1.5 min odds, settled within 14 days. Free Bets: accept in 7 days, valid 7 days; £20 use on sportsbook, £10 on Bet Builder. Stake not returned. Deposits by prepaid, disposable or virtual cards, or unidentifiable debit cards, excluded. T&Cs apply. Bet Responsibly. 18+. GambleAware.org
Refund-style welcome bonus paid against first-day losses rather than guaranteed free bets, with a consolation free bet if you finish ahead and a seven-day expiry.
New UK Customers Only. Bet £10+ on any sportsbook markets at odds of evens (2.00) or greater. No cash out. Get 50% back of your first day’s losses (from first bet settlement until 23:59) as a Free Bet up to £25, valid for 7 days. Min. 3 bets on different events required, with 2 bets being at least 50% of your largest stake. Place at least 1 bet of £10+ at odds 2.00+ to receive a £5 Free Bet even if your account is up or losses are under £5. SP, void, free and cashed-out bets excluded. T&Cs Apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Acca-minded sign-up offer: a £20 qualifier at 2/1 or bigger brings £50 in free bets that need at least five legs each, cannot go on full-cover bets and expire after five days.
New UK customers. Min £10 first deposit by debit card or bank transfer; first deposits via Skrill, Neteller, Revolut, PayPal or virtual/prepaid cards (including virtual Monzo cards) do not qualify. Place a bet of £20 at min odds of 3.0 (2/1) and get £50 in Free Bets within 48 hours. Cashed-out bets do not qualify. Free bets require a minimum of 5 legs, cannot be used on full-cover bets and expire 5 days after crediting. Restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Promo Code EB20 releases four free bet tokens, one reserved for horse racing and one for football, once £20 is settled across two events at 2.0 or bigger.
New customers only. Register with Promo Code EB20. To qualify for free bets, place and settle £20 on easyBet markets across at least two different sporting events, at odds of 2.0 or more. Singles, multiples and Bet Builders count. Bets must be placed and settled before the promotion's closing date. First deposits by Skrill, Neteller or Paysafecard do not qualify. T&Cs apply. 18+. GambleAware.org
Two entries work differently. Fitzdares has no sign-up bonus and sells itself on Best Odds Guaranteed, free racing streams and personal broker betting instead, while Matchbook is an exchange that returns 20% of a new customer’s net exchange losses over the first 30 days, paid as free bets. More on exchanges in our betting exchange guide.
The mechanics
How free bets work: the terms that decide their value
A free bet is a betting token, not cash. You place it like any other bet, but if it wins you are paid the winnings only: the free bet stake is not returned. A £10 free bet at evens returns £10, not £20. That single rule means a free bet is worth well under its face value, and the terms underneath can shave off more.
Stake not returned
Every partner offer here pays winnings without the stake. bet365 calls its tokens Bet Credits and states that returns exclude the Bet Credits stake; Ladbrokes and Coral spell it out as stakes not returned. The practical effect is that free bets are best used at bigger prices, where the stake makes up a smaller share of the return.
Minimum odds
The qualifying bet usually has to be struck at a minimum price, and so, sometimes, do the free bets. The range is wide: 1/5 at bet365, 1/2 at Coral, Ladbrokes, Virgin Bet and LiveScore Bet, evens at most others and 2/1 at SBK. A low threshold lets you qualify with a short-priced selection you fancied anyway.
Expiry
Unused free bets vanish. Seven days is the norm, SBK allows five and Spreadex 28, while Grosvenor Sport's odds-boost token stays live for 60 days from sign-up. Take the offer when you have something in mind to bet on, not on a quiet Tuesday.
Payment and bet-type exclusions
Several bookmakers refuse to pay the welcome bonus on certain deposit methods. Betfred and Betway want a debit card; e-wallets such as Skrill and Neteller are a common exclusion, as at 10bet and Matchbook. Read the bet types too: SBK tokens need five or more legs, Unibet keeps racing out of both the qualifier and the free bets, and BetVictor requires a football qualifier.
Read the terms first. Note the qualifying odds, the deadline for the first bet and any excluded deposit methods before you register.
Register with your real details. Your name, address and date of birth will be checked before you can bet, and an account that fails the checks will not receive the bonus.
Enter any Promo Code or opt in. Some bookmakers want a box ticked on the promotions page; others want a code at sign-up.
Deposit with a qualifying method. A debit card is the safest choice where e-wallets are excluded.
Place the qualifying bet. Match the stake, odds and market the terms ask for. Cashed-out bets rarely count.
Use the free bets before they expire. Check the minimum odds and any leg requirements on the tokens themselves.
Promo Codes
Betting Promo Codes explained
A Promo Code is typed in at registration or on the deposit page to attach a particular offer to your account. Most of the offers above need none: you opt in or simply place the qualifying bet. Where one is required, as with Promo Code EB20 at easyBet or REBATE20 at Matchbook, leaving it out usually means missing the offer, and it cannot normally be added afterwards.
Our bet365 Promo Code is 365GMBLR: enter it when you join, although the offer is the same without it. Wherever a code applies, it sits on the offer above, ready to copy.
The rules
Betting offers and the UKGC bonus rules since January 2026
The Gambling Commission rewrote its rules on bonuses with effect from 19 January 2026. Two changes matter to anyone claiming a sign-up offer.
Wagering capped at 10x. A wagering requirement makes you re-stake a bonus, or winnings from it, a set number of times before you can withdraw. Operators can no longer ask for more than ten times. Most sports free bets carry no wagering at all; where a bonus does, as with 10bet's deposit match, it now sits at or under that ceiling.
No mixed-product offers. A bonus can no longer depend on gambling on more than one type of product, such as a sports bet that earns casino spins. A sports offer is now a sports offer.
The Commission's reasoning is that high wagering confuses customers and keeps them gambling for longer, and that gambling across several products carries a higher risk of harm. If you see an offer from a British-licensed site that breaks either rule, you can report it to the Gambling Commission.
Racing
Horse racing betting offers: BOG and extra places
For racing punters the welcome offer is the least of it. The concessions that follow you from race to race are worth more.
Best Odds Guaranteed
Take a price and, if the horse starts bigger, you are paid at the starting price. Betfred applies it to UK, Irish and selected international racing from 8am for every customer, with no opt-in. Coral covers all UK and Irish racing from 8am, bet365 from 08:00, BetVictor from 9am with no opt-in and Virgin Bet from 10am. Ladbrokes needs a one-time opt-in, and Unibet limits it to selected races.
Extra places
On selected races the bookmaker pays each-way bets on more places than standard. Betfred runs Extra Place and Super Extra Place races, Coral and Ladbrokes have daily Extra Place races, Unibet publishes daily Extra Place Racing Specials, and bet365's Each Way Extra lets you choose alternative place terms, though those bets fall outside BOG. Work out the returns with our each-way calculator, and see the full comparison in our guide to horse racing betting sites.
Refunds and multiples bonuses
A handful of firms soften the near misses. QuinnBet refunds bets on fallers, narrow defeats and horses second to the favourite, and Spreadex has its 2nd to a Rag refunds and double-odds Lucky 15s. Betfred pays bonuses on Lucky 15s, 31s and 63s. Check each bookmaker's racing promotions page on the day, and use our bet calculator to see what a multiple would return.
Festivals
Festival free bets and racing offers
The big meetings bring the best racing offers of the year: extra places on big-field handicaps, non-runner no bet on ante-post markets and free bets tied to a single race. Each festival has its own guide with the race schedule, offers with full terms and live odds once the runners are known: the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day, the Cheltenham Festival, the Grand National, the Epsom Derby Festival, Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and York's Ebor Festival.
18+. Offers are for new customers only and subject to the full terms on each bookmaker's site. Set a deposit limit before you claim anything. For free, confidential support visit GambleAware.org.
Questions
Free bets FAQs
What is a free bet?
A betting token credited to your account, usually after a qualifying bet. If it wins you receive the winnings, but not the free bet stake.
Can I withdraw a free bet?
Not the free bet itself. Winnings from it are paid as cash, without the stake, unless the terms attach wagering, which since 19 January 2026 cannot exceed ten times.
Can I use free bets on horse racing?
Often, but not always. Unibet's free bets exclude racing, and BetVictor's offer must be qualified on football. Check the terms on each offer above.
Are there any no-deposit free bets?
None of the partner offers on this page is a no-deposit free bet. Each needs a deposit and a qualifying bet, apart from Matchbook's loss rebate, which returns 20% of net exchange losses in the first 30 days as free bets.
Do I need a Promo Code?
Only where the offer shows one. easyBet requires Promo Code EB20 at registration; bet365's Promo Code is optional and does not change the offer.
Can I get a betting offer that includes casino spins?
Not from a British-licensed operator. Since 19 January 2026 the Gambling Commission has banned offers that require you to gamble on more than one type of product.
What is the best free bet for horse racing?
Look past the headline to Best Odds Guaranteed and extra places. Betfred pays BOG to every customer with no opt-in and runs Extra Place and Super Extra Place races.
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