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bet365 – Bet £5, Get £2.50 in free bets (EFL Cup)

Description

Place a £5+ ‘Bet Builder’ on any Friday EFL Cup match to get £2.50 in Bet Credits.

Eligible events

All EFL Cup matches on Friday, 7th August 2026.

Key terms

  • Opt-in

    Yes.
  • Offer availability

    Friday, 7th August 2026 only.
  • Event and market

    Any EFL Cup match – football 'Bet Builder'.
  • Minimum selections

    2+ (per 'Bet Builder').
  • Minimum odds

    1.50 (1/2) per 'Bet Builder'.
  • Minimum stake

    £5+.
  • Qualifying bet

    Pre-match or in-play football 'Bet Builder'.
  • Reward

    £2.50 bet credits, credited within 72 hours upon settlement.
  • Reward expiry

    7 days after crediting.
  • Bet credit use

    Cannot stake on Tote; Colossus; Lotto; fantasy sports; Teasers; Bet Boosts.
  • Restrictions

    No boosted-odds qualifying bets.

General advice and example for ‘Bet X, Get Y’ offers

Place your qualifying bets at low odds, ensuring you meet any minimum odds requirement. Use the ‘Qualifying Bet’ setting on the Matched Betting Calculator to calculate your lay stakes.

Once received, you can convert any free bets or bonuses into cash. Use the ‘Free Bet’ setting on the Matched Betting Calculator to calculate your lay stakes. It’s best to place free bets at high odds to maximise your profits.

See my ‘Bet X, Get Y‘ guide for a complete walkthrough of this offer type.

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