Betfred

Betfred Review

The Bonus King — a Salford institution since 1967

Updated 7 July 2026

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Key Facts

Founded1967
Min. Deposit£10
Mobile App✓ iOS & Android
Our Rating4.1/5
Top OfferBonus King Promotions
LicenceUK Gambling Commission

About Betfred

Betfred was founded by brothers Fred and Peter Done in 1967 and grew from a single Salford shop into one of the UK's biggest independent bookmakers. Known as "The Bonus King" for its promotion-heavy approach, Betfred offers strong racing coverage, frequent bonus payouts on winning bets, and one of the largest retail estates in Britain.

✓ Pros

  • ✓Frequent bonus promotions — Double Delight, extra winnings on specials
  • ✓Strong horse racing coverage with extra-place offers
  • ✓Large UK shop network for cash betting
  • ✓Good range of football price boosts
  • ✓Long-established, family-owned British bookmaker

✗ Cons

  • ✗Website and app feel busier than modern rivals
  • ✗Base odds can trail the sharpest prices without the bonuses
  • ✗Promotion terms take careful reading

Current Odds on Betfred

Live events where Betfred is pricing, shown alongside the other UK bookmakers we compare.

Arsenal vs C. City
Fri 21 Aug, 19:00
If I bet
£
Arsenal
Draw
C. City
Sky Bet
1/6£5.8513/2£37.5014/1£75.00
Paddy Power
1/7£5.7013/2£37.5014/1£75.00
William Hill
1/6£5.8513/2£37.5012/1£65.00
Unibet
3/20£5.7511/2£32.5015/1£80.00
Ladbrokes
1/6£5.8513/2£37.5014/1£75.00
Coral
BEST2/11£5.9013/2£37.5014/1£75.00
Bet Victor
1/7£5.706/1£35.00BEST17/1£90.00
888sport
1/6£5.8513/2£37.5012/1£65.00
BoyleSports
1/7£5.7011/2£32.5014/1£75.00
Betway
1/7£5.70BEST7/1£40.0012/1£65.00
LeoVegas
1/7£5.706/1£35.0013/1£70.00
Betfred
1/7£5.7011/2£32.5016/1£85.00
Betfair SB
3/20£5.7513/2£37.5014/1£75.00
Casumo
4/25£5.8013/2£37.5012/1£65.00
Grosvenor
4/25£5.8013/2£37.5012/1£65.00
LiveScore Bet
4/25£5.8013/2£37.5012/1£65.00
Virgin Bet
4/25£5.8013/2£37.5012/1£65.00
Betano
1/7£5.706/1£35.00BEST17/1£90.00
18 bookmakers
Hull City vs M. United
Sat 22 Aug, 11:30
If I bet
£
Hull City
Draw
M. United
Sky Bet
BEST6/1£35.007/2£22.504/9£7.20
Paddy Power
BEST6/1£35.007/2£22.502/5£7.00
William Hill
5/1£30.007/2£22.504/9£7.20
Unibet
BEST6/1£35.007/2£22.502/5£7.00
Ladbrokes
BEST6/1£35.007/2£22.504/9£7.20
Coral
BEST6/1£35.00BEST18/5£23.004/9£7.20
Bet Victor
BEST6/1£35.0017/5£22.002/5£7.00
888sport
5/1£30.007/2£22.504/9£7.20
BoyleSports
5/1£30.0016/5£21.004/11£6.80
Betway
11/2£32.5010/3£21.6543/100£7.15
LeoVegas
11/2£32.507/2£22.502/5£7.00
Betfred
BEST6/1£35.0010/3£21.652/5£7.00
Betfair SB
BEST6/1£35.007/2£22.502/5£7.00
Casumo
51/10£30.507/2£22.504/9£7.20
Grosvenor
51/10£30.507/2£22.504/9£7.20
LiveScore Bet
51/10£30.507/2£22.50BEST9/20£7.25
Virgin Bet
51/10£30.507/2£22.50BEST9/20£7.25
Betano
BEST6/1£35.0017/5£22.002/5£7.00
18 bookmakers
Everton vs C. Palace
Sat 22 Aug, 14:00
If I bet
£
Everton
Draw
C. Palace
Sky Bet
21/20£10.255/2£17.509/4£16.25
Paddy Power
BEST11/10£10.505/2£17.5023/10£16.50
William Hill
1/1£10.0012/5£17.0012/5£17.00
Unibet
BEST11/10£10.5012/5£17.0023/10£16.50
Ladbrokes
BEST11/10£10.505/2£17.509/4£16.25
Coral
BEST11/10£10.50BEST13/5£18.0023/10£16.50
Bet Victor
BEST11/10£10.5012/5£17.0023/10£16.50
888sport
1/1£10.0012/5£17.0012/5£17.00
BoyleSports
1/1£10.0012/5£17.0021/10£15.50
Betway
BEST11/10£10.5012/5£17.009/4£16.25
LeoVegas
27/25£10.4012/5£17.0011/5£16.00
Betfred
BEST11/10£10.505/2£17.5011/5£16.00
Betfair SB
BEST11/10£10.505/2£17.5023/10£16.50
Casumo
51/50£10.1049/20£17.25BEST5/2£17.50
Grosvenor
51/50£10.1049/20£17.25BEST5/2£17.50
LiveScore Bet
49/50£9.9023/10£16.5047/20£16.75
Virgin Bet
49/50£9.9023/10£16.5047/20£16.75
Betano
BEST11/10£10.5012/5£17.0023/10£16.50
18 bookmakers
I. Town vs Sunderland
Sat 22 Aug, 14:00
If I bet
£
I. Town
Draw
Sunderland
Sky Bet
8/5£13.0012/5£17.006/4£12.50
Paddy Power
8/5£13.00BEST5/2£17.506/4£12.50
William Hill
13/8£13.1023/10£16.506/4£12.50
Unibet
33/20£13.259/4£16.2531/20£12.75
Ladbrokes
BEST17/10£13.5023/10£16.50BEST8/5£13.00
Coral
BEST17/10£13.5023/10£16.50BEST8/5£13.00
Bet Victor
13/8£13.1023/10£16.5031/20£12.75
888sport
13/8£13.1023/10£16.506/4£12.50
BoyleSports
6/4£12.5011/5£16.007/5£12.00
Betway
13/8£13.1023/10£16.506/4£12.50
LeoVegas
8/5£13.0011/5£16.006/4£12.50
Betfred
8/5£13.0012/5£17.006/4£12.50
Betfair SB
8/5£13.00BEST5/2£17.5031/20£12.75
Casumo
33/20£13.2547/20£16.756/4£12.50
Grosvenor
33/20£13.2547/20£16.756/4£12.50
LiveScore Bet
33/20£13.2547/20£16.756/4£12.50
Virgin Bet
33/20£13.2547/20£16.756/4£12.50
Betano
13/8£13.1023/10£16.5031/20£12.75
18 bookmakers
N. Forest vs L. United
Sat 22 Aug, 14:00
If I bet
£
N. Forest
Draw
L. United
Sky Bet
23/20£10.75BEST5/2£17.50BEST21/10£15.50
Paddy Power
23/20£10.75BEST5/2£17.50BEST21/10£15.50
William Hill
6/5£11.0012/5£17.00BEST21/10£15.50
Unibet
6/5£11.0023/10£16.50BEST21/10£15.50
Ladbrokes
6/5£11.00BEST5/2£17.50BEST21/10£15.50
Coral
BEST5/4£11.25BEST5/2£17.50BEST21/10£15.50
Bet Victor
6/5£11.0012/5£17.00BEST21/10£15.50
888sport
6/5£11.0012/5£17.00BEST21/10£15.50
BoyleSports
11/10£10.5011/5£16.002/1£15.00
Betway
6/5£11.0023/10£16.50BEST21/10£15.50
LeoVegas
59/50£10.9023/10£16.502/1£15.00
Betfred
23/20£10.7512/5£17.00BEST21/10£15.50
Betfair SB
23/20£10.75BEST5/2£17.50BEST21/10£15.50
Casumo
6/5£11.0012/5£17.00BEST21/10£15.50
Grosvenor
6/5£11.0012/5£17.00BEST21/10£15.50
LiveScore Bet
29/25£10.809/4£16.252/1£15.00
Virgin Bet
29/25£10.809/4£16.252/1£15.00
Betano
6/5£11.0012/5£17.00BEST21/10£15.50
18 bookmakers
Brentford vs T. Hotspur
Sat 22 Aug, 16:30
If I bet
£
Brentford
Draw
T. Hotspur
Sky Bet
6/5£11.0011/4£18.759/5£14.00
Paddy Power
6/5£11.00BEST14/5£19.00BEST15/8£14.40
William Hill
5/4£11.255/2£17.507/4£13.75
Unibet
5/4£11.2513/5£18.0037/20£14.25
Ladbrokes
BEST11/8£11.855/2£17.509/5£14.00
Coral
BEST11/8£11.855/2£17.509/5£14.00
Bet Victor
5/4£11.2513/5£18.009/5£14.00
888sport
5/4£11.255/2£17.507/4£13.75
BoyleSports
23/20£10.755/2£17.5017/10£13.50
Betway
23/20£10.75BEST14/5£19.009/5£14.00
LeoVegas
6/5£11.0013/5£18.009/5£14.00
Betfred
6/5£11.0011/4£18.759/5£14.00
Betfair SB
6/5£11.00BEST14/5£19.00BEST15/8£14.40
Casumo
5/4£11.2513/5£18.0037/20£14.25
Grosvenor
5/4£11.2513/5£18.0037/20£14.25
LiveScore Bet
5/4£11.2513/5£18.0037/20£14.25
Virgin Bet
5/4£11.2513/5£18.0037/20£14.25
Betano
5/4£11.2513/5£18.009/5£14.00
18 bookmakers
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Betfred — FAQs

Why is Betfred called the Bonus King?+

Betfred built its reputation on paying out bonuses on top of winning bets — like Double Delight (double odds on a first goalscorer who scores twice). The nickname reflects its promotion-led style versus rivals who compete mainly on base price.

Is Betfred a safe bookmaker?+

Yes — Betfred is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and has operated in the UK since 1967, with hundreds of high-street shops alongside its online business.

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