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Betfair Sportsbook – Bet £5, Get £5 free bet (Football)

Description

Opt in and place a £5+ football ‘Bet Builder’ to get a £5 free ‘Bet Builder’ for football.

Key terms

  • Opt-in

    Opt in via the promo link before placing your qualifying bet.
  • Offer availability

    Selected customers only; bets placed from 09:00 on Friday, 16th October 2026 until 20:00 on Sunday, 18th October 2026.
  • Event & market

    Any football match; 'Bet Builder' only.
  • Minimum stake

    £5 (one 'Bet Builder' or several totalling £5).
  • Minimum selections

    3+ legs.
  • Minimum odds

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

    £5 free bet credited within 1 hour of your qualifying bet(s) settling.
  • Free bet use

    Football 'Bet Builder' with 3+ legs at odds of 1.50 (1/2) or more; valid for 7 days; stake not returned.
  • Restrictions

    Cash bets only; customers must have previously deposited; Super Boosts, OddsBoosts, Featured OddsBoosts, cashed-out and free bet bets excluded; Betfair Rewards 'Basic' customers not eligible; one claim per customer.

Read full terms .

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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