First, there was the brick-and-mortar betting shop. Then, sports wagering entered our living room, as we could bet from our computers. And then, the smartphone was invented. More sports betting is done today via mobile than on a computer screen. Which led major bookmakers to create dedicated smartphone and tablet apps, including the highly-acclaimed Betfair app.
While it is a well-known fact that most of us bet via mobile, there are many betting sites that don’t bother creating an application. They make their sites mobile-responsive, which is more than okay, but it is always amazing to see a bookie go the extra step.
Commuting times have increased in the past few years, so many people want to have the ability to play whole on the go. But even when in the house, betting on your phone is just more convenient. It’s easier to do your live betting from your couch, while watching the match, using the Betfair sportsbook app, than having a computer on your lap.
In this article, we will show you what makes the free app Betfair provides its users such a game-changer and guide you through all its features.
How to install the Betfair App
Depending on your country’s legislature, you might be able to find the Betfair APK file on the Google Play Store and Apple Store. In some countries betting apps cannot be offered this way, but there is a way to install the application.
Visit the Betfair website from your mobile device and press the “Betfair App” button and click on “Get”. Since the Betfair APK file is external, you will need to grant it permission to download by following some simple steps.
- Go to your device’s settings and find “Security”.
- In the “Permissions” section allow your device to install external files.
- Tap the Betfair APK download which is already retrieved and press “Install”.
The app will feature on your menu within a minute. In the unlikely case that it doesn’t, open the “Files” folder and check if the Betfair APK has been properly downloaded. If not, repeat the procedure.
User Experience
If you have ever played on Betfair’s website, you will immediately see that the app is feeling almost exactly the same, which makes the transition between the two a piece of cake. With its highly intuitive interface, you can browse sports, events, and markets, and make deposits and withdrawals with just a simple tap.
The main menu is displayed on top, where you can pick a sport, or switch from pre-game to live betting options and vice-versa. The bottom part of your screen will display your betting slip.
Yet another thing we love about the App Betfair offers is the alternative sign-in methods. Instead of having to insert your username and password every time, you can use your phone’s fingerprint scanner or Face ID to log in.
The top features of the app
The Betfair sportsbook app has nothing to envy when compared to the website. All features we know and love from the desktop version are here as well. Let’s see them one by one.
- Laying and backing bets
Through the Betfair sportsbook app you can lay and back bets as normal. You will see all available options on your screen to play the game the way you want to. You can even become the bookie yourself by laying a bet and setting the odds for other bettors to claim. - Live betting
In-play betting is actually getting more popular than pre-game wagering among online bettors. The desktop version offers thousands of live events every single day and the app does the same. You can bet live on football, basketball, motorsports, horse racing, darts, snooker, volleyball, or any sport you enjoy. - Live streaming
If you are betting on sports, you are probably a sports fan. Through the Betfair mobile app, you will be able to watch the games you want, with more than 1,000 football, tennis, basketball, and boxing matches, among others, shown every day on the platform. And remember that watching the game is the best way to make educated bets. - Cash Out
Betfair was among the first betting sites to offer their members the chance to cash out and secure profit (or cut losses) regardless of the actual outcome of a given match. Both full and partial cash out is available on the Betfair sports betting app. - Acca Edge
Betfair has an incredible offer for its members, which is also available via mobile. If you place an accumulator bet (treble or above) on any sport, and only one selection loses, your wager will be refunded up to a maximum of 25 euros. - #OddsOnThat
This feature let players request odds for a specific market that is not originally offered by Betfair. You can do that either via the desktop version of the website, or throught the betting app.
Bonus
Whether you first open your account via desktop, or through the app Betfair will give you a significant new member gift. As a new user, you can claim up to 100 euros in free bets. To qualify for the offer, you must place 5 bets, each worth 10 euros or more, and when they all are settled, you will get a 20-euro free bet. You can claim the bonus five times.
Payments
You can make deposits and withdrawals through the Betfair sportsbook app, the same way you would on your desktop. You can make deposits and withdrawals using Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, PayPal, Paysafecard, and Bankwire, among other available methods, you can find on the website, or (indeed) in the app Betfair.
Minimum deposit and withdrawal limits are dependent on the banking method you choose but in general they typically range between 5 and 10 euros. As for the withdrawal time, most banking methods require a day until the funds are transferred, with the exception of international bank wire, that might take up to 5 working days.
