Head-to-head
bet365 vs Betway
bet365 and Betway operate in the same verticals (casino, sportsbook, poker), so most of what follows is a like-for-like comparison.
Everything below is taken from each operator's published record — licence registers, banking pages, bonus terms and responsible-gambling pages. We do not open accounts or play, so nothing here is a claim about hands-on experience.
Licensing — and the numbers to check it with
A licence number is the one claim on this page you do not have to take our word for: look it up in the regulator's own public register.
bet365
Malta Gaming Authority Strict regime
- Licence number:
- MGA/B2C/213/2011
- Jurisdiction:
- Malta
UK Gambling Commission Strict regime
- Licence number:
- 57495
- Jurisdiction:
- United Kingdom
Gibraltar Regulatory Authority Strict regime
- Licence number:
- RGL 075
- Jurisdiction:
- Gibraltar
Betway
Malta Gaming Authority Strict regime
- Licence number:
- MGA/B2C/130/2006
- Jurisdiction:
- Malta
UK Gambling Commission Strict regime
- Licence number:
- 39372
- Jurisdiction:
- United Kingdom
bet365 holds 3 licences to Betway's 2, so more than one regulator can act on a complaint.
Player-protection tools, side by side
Checkable in a minute: open each operator’s responsible-gambling page and count them yourself. A tool is recorded as absent unless we find it. 7 tools are tracked.
| Tool | bet365 | Betway |
|---|---|---|
| Link to a gambling-help organisation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reality-check reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deposit & loss limits | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transaction history access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-assessment test | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-exclusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time-out / cool-off | ✓ | ✓ |
bet365 and Betway both expose 7 of the 7 tracked tools.
Responsible Gambling →Welcome bonus terms
The headline amount is marketing. These are the terms that decide what it is actually worth.
| Term | bet365 | Betway |
|---|---|---|
| Headline offer | 100% up to $100 | 100% up to £30 |
| Wagering | x12 | x50 |
| Max bet while active | $5 | £5 |
| Max cashout | No limit | No limit |
| Time to clear | 30 days | 7 days |
| Min. deposit | $10 | £10 |
- bet365 asks the lower playthrough — x12 against x50 at Betway — so the bonus turns into withdrawable money on far less turnover.
- bet365 allows 30 days to meet the wagering against 7 at Betway — more time means fewer rushed bets.
Banking, currencies and languages
What the two share, and what each has that the other does not.
Payment methods
bet365 and Betway publish the same number of payment methods (8).
Both (7)
Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer, Paysafecard
Only bet365 (1)
Apple Pay
Only Betway (1)
Trustly
Currencies
Betway publishes 7 currencies against 6 at bet365.
Both (4)
GBP, EUR, CAD, BRL
Only bet365 (2)
USD, AUD
Only Betway (3)
ZAR, NGN, GHS
Languages
bet365 publishes 7 languages against 5 at Betway.
Both (5)
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French
Only bet365 (2)
Italian, Greek
Only Betway (0)
None
Published payout window
The fastest withdrawal window each operator publishes on its own banking page. It is a stated window, not a payout we have timed: we do not open accounts, so we make no claim about withdrawal speed in practice.
bet365:24 hours (PayPal)
Betway:24 hours (PayPal)
Where each one accepts players
These are the operators' own published country lists, and neither list is exhaustive — a country missing from both is simply not stated either way.
| Market | bet365 | Betway |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | Blocked | Blocked |
bet365
Accepted countries: United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, Brazil, Ireland, Austria, Greece
Blocked countries: United States, Japan, France, Türkiye, Belgium, Portugal, Philippines, Singapore
Betway
Accepted countries: United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Canada, Ireland, Brazil, Mexico
Blocked countries: United States, Japan, France, Australia, Türkiye, Belgium, Portugal, Singapore
bet365 blocks the following markets: United States, Japan, France, Türkiye, Belgium, Portugal, Philippines, Singapore. If you are in one of them, the bonus terms never come into it.
Betway blocks the following markets: United States, Japan, France, Australia, Türkiye, Belgium, Portugal, Singapore. If you are in one of them, the bonus terms never come into it.
What stands out on each
bet365
Pros
- Licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission and Gibraltar Regulatory Authority
- Welcome bonus carries a low x12 wagering requirement with no maximum cashout
- Covers casino, sportsbook, poker and bingo under one account
- Accepts Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Apple Pay and Paysafecard
- Supports six currencies including GBP, EUR, USD and CAD
- Established operator trading since 2000
Cons
- Not available in the United States, France, Turkey, Portugal or several other blocked markets
- Welcome bonus headline of $100 is modest compared with offshore rivals
- Crypto deposits are not supported among the listed payment methods
Betway
Pros
- Licensed by both the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority
- Accepts PayPal, Skrill, Neteller and Trustly
- Welcome bonus has no maximum cashout
- Covers casino, sportsbook and poker
- Supports seven currencies including GBP, EUR, ZAR and NGN
- Established operator trading since 2006
Cons
- Welcome bonus is a modest GBP 30 with a high x50 wagering requirement
- No cryptocurrency payment options
- Not available in the US, France, Australia or Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better welcome bonus terms, bet365 or Betway?
bet365 asks the lower playthrough — x12 against x50 at Betway — so the bonus turns into withdrawable money on far less turnover. bet365 allows 30 days to meet the wagering against 7 at Betway — more time means fewer rushed bets.
Are bet365 and Betway licensed?
bet365 holds: Malta Gaming Authority (MGA/B2C/213/2011), UK Gambling Commission (57495), Gibraltar Regulatory Authority (RGL 075). Betway holds: Malta Gaming Authority (MGA/B2C/130/2006), UK Gambling Commission (39372). Every number above can be checked in the issuing regulator's public register.
Which offers more responsible-gambling tools, bet365 or Betway?
bet365 and Betway both expose 7 of the 7 tracked tools. Count them yourself on each operator's responsible-gambling page.
Which supports more payment methods, bet365 or Betway?
bet365 and Betway publish the same number of payment methods (8). Both accept: Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer, Paysafecard.
Can players in our priority markets use bet365 or Betway?
Türkiye: bet365 — blocked; Betway — blocked.
Which has been operating longer, bet365 or Betway?
bet365 has traded since 2000, Betway since 2006.
Every fact comes from the operator’s own published terms and licence records. We do not add them up into a score: How we compare. All comparisons