Smarkets 0% Commission Guide

0% commission for all!

Simply opt in, connect your Smarkets account, and place a qualifying lay bet through the Oddsmatcher.

Once you’ve qualified, you’ll receive 30 days of 0% commission. Every qualifying bet you place through the Oddsmatcher automatically renews your 30-day period.

Have your Smarkets account ready

You’ll need a Smarkets account to take advantage of this offer. If you don’t have one yet, you can sign up below.

Smarkets offer 0% commission for 60 days to new customers. If you don’t already have an account, take a look at my Smarkets sign up offer guide.

Once your initial 60-day period ends, simply return here to extend your 0% commission for another 30 days through the Oddsmatcher.

Sign up to Smarkets

Matched Betting Blog receives a small commission when you sign up to Smarkets via the link above. It helps support the site and keeps it free for everyone to learn matched betting.

How do I qualify?

To qualify, simply opt into the offer, connect your Smarkets account, and place a qualifying lay bet through the Oddsmatcher. Click ‘Get Started’ below, and I’ll guide you through each step. Alternatively, you can get a preview of what’s coming by reading the numbered points below.

Get Started

1. Create a free Matched Betting Blog account, or sign in if you already have one.
2. Opt into Smarkets’ 0% commission offer using the link provided. Make sure you enter the same email address you used to register with Smarkets. You should receive a confirmation email within a few minutes.
3. Connect your Smarkets account to Matched Betting Blog. Smarkets will ask you to log into your account and approve the permissions needed to place bets through the Oddsmatcher.
4. Open the Oddsmatcher and place a qualifying lay bet. There are no minimum stake or odds requirements.

Key terms

• The offer cannot be used in conjunction with Skrill, Neteller, Trustly or PayPal deposits. These payment methods will be made unavailable for the duration of the promotional period.
• There is no minimum stake.
• There are no minimum odds.
• Upon placing your qualifying lay bet through the Oddsmatcher, you should receive an email from Smarkets confirming your 0% commission rate, usually within a few minutes.
• The 0% commission will apply to all bets that settle within the promotional period.
• Your 30-day 0% commission period starts from the date of your last qualifying lay bet placed through the Oddsmatcher. Simply place another qualifying lay bet before your current 30-day period expires to keep your 0% commission.
• Qualifying bets are only required to activate or renew your 0% commission. Once activated, your 0% commission applies to all back and lay bets placed directly on Smarkets until your promotional period expires.
• If you go 30 days without placing a qualifying lay bet through the Oddsmatcher, your commission will revert to the standard rate of 2%. Smarkets will send you an email confirming this. Simply place another qualifying lay bet to receive another 30 days of 0% commission.

You can check your 0% commission at any time from your Portfolio page in Smarkets. If you’re still using the previous version of the site, you’ll find it under the Trading Stats & Commission section instead.

Remember to enter 0% as your lay commission when using any of my calculators.

Your Portfolio page also shows the expiry date of your current 0% commission period, making it easy to see when you’ll need to place another qualifying lay bet to renew it.

FAQs

When will the 0% commission rate be applied to my Smarkets account?

Your 0% commission rate should be active shortly after placing your qualifying lay bet through the Oddsmatcher. You’ll pay 0% commission on all bets that settle within your 30-day promotional period.

I have not received my opt-in confirmation email from Smarkets. What should I do?

Be sure to check your spam folder. Many email providers automatically sort your emails into separate inboxes, such as ‘promotions’ or ‘updates’, so check those, too.

Remember, you can check your 0% commission from your Portfolio page in Smarkets. If you’re using the previous version of the site, you’ll find it under the Trading Stats & Commission section instead. If you’re still unsure, contact Smarkets’ live chat support.

Can my qualifying lay bet be partially matched?

No. The Oddsmatcher will only place your qualifying lay bet if it can be fully matched.

My bet will settle after my 0% commission period ends. What commission rate will apply?

If your bet settles after your 0% validity period, it will be subject to Smarkets’ standard commission rate of 2%.

Can I extend my 0% commission period before it expires?

Yes. Simply place another qualifying lay bet before your current 30-day period expires. As your 30-day period runs from the date of your last qualifying lay bet, placing another one simply resets the clock to 30 days again.