How to Open a Bet365 Account

Published on: 29/01/2017

In order to start placing bets on the Bet365 website, you will first need to open an account. Once you have completed this process, you will be able to deposit funds and start placing bets. What’s more, you will also qualify for the Bet365 sign-up offer.

Open a Bet365 Account Today

When you first arrive at the Bet365 home page, you will need to click on the main Sports banner. This usually takes the form of a large photo in the middle of the page with the word “Sports” written in the top left corner.

Once you have arrived at the main sports page, you should look for the “Join Now” link. This is displayed in the top right-hand corner under the “Username” box. Clicking on this link will take you to the sign-up page.

The sign-up page is basically a form that needs to be filled out in order for your account to be set up. As with most forms, any fields that must be completed are marked with an asterisk. All other fields are optional.

Below is a list of the information that you will definitely be required to give:

Title
First Name
Surname
Date of Birth
Country of Residence
Address
Town/City
Postcode
Email Address
Contact Number
Username
Password
4-digit Security Number

Once you have completed the form, you may be asked to choose your preferred deposit method. You can choose whether to enter this information now of to leave it until a later time.

Deposit Options

Depending on your country of residence, Bet365 offers many different payment methods including:

Visa Credit
Visa Debit
Neteller
Skrill
Skrill 1-Tap
PayPal
Bank by Skrill
iDebit
Paysafe
Entropay
Neosurf
Teleingreso
Trustly
Bank Wire
Fastbank Transfer
Cheque

As with most bookmakers, deposits and withdrawal methods are dealt with by third party operators. As a result, there are no charges for depositing money into your account, although the amount that you can deposit may vary from one bookmaker to another.

Using Other Bet365 Services

Bet365 operate a one-wallet system that allows you to access their Sports, Casino, Slot and Poker lounges using the same username and password. Once you have logged in, you can switch between services by clicking on the links at the top of the pages.

Deposit Limits

When you first open a Bet365 account, a default deposit limit may be applied to your account. If you want, you can change your deposit limit to a lower amount, you can do that by navigating to Services > Members > My Account > Responsible Gambling Controls > Deposit Limits. Any changes will be applied to your account immediately.

You may also increase or remove any deposit limits by navigating to the same page where you will asked a series of questions known as the “Responsible Gambling Test.” You must pass this test in order for your limit to be increased. Any changes will occur after seven days has passed.

Account Verification

Although you will be able to deposit money straight away after your account has been opened, you may have complete a verification process known as “Know Your Customer (KYC).” This is a simple two-step procedure in which you will be asked to supply certain form of identification. This process is designed to prevent any fraudulent or illegal activity such as money laundering, underage gambling and collusion.

In order to verify your account via KYC, you can navigate to Services > Members > My Account > Know Your Customer, where you will presented with some quick and simple options to complete the process.

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