How to Claim Betting Welcome Bonuses

Signing up to betting sites with sign up bonus offers is really simple, just follow the steps below to get started and claim yours.

Head to the sign-up page of your selected sports betting South Africa site.

Register your details including your full name, address, date of birth, ID number, your income source and some other details requested by the site.

If you are using a mobile, you must sign up for an account using your browser before downloading the app in order to claim your bonus.

Once complete, verify your account and depending on the type of bonus you are claiming, add funds to your account (deposit bonus), or enter a promo code if required when prompted (free bets).

Go ahead and start placing your bets and using your welcome bonus!

What are the payment methods for South Africans?

 South Africa’s betting market allows for a range of payment methods from different bookmakers. Since the banking industry is well-developed in the country, payment methods such as debit/credit cards, bank transfers, and wire transfers are popular with betting customers. Internet-based payment methods are also widely used.

 There are a wide range of payment methods for betting in Kenya. As a customer, you need a bookmaker with payment methods that suit your needs. Some of the things to consider include transaction costs, duration, minimum and maximum limits, and convenience.

Here is a general list of payment methods available from various betting sites in Kenya:

  • Debit/Credit cards – Visa, Mastercard, Verve, Diners Club
  • Bank transfers – Standard Bank, Absa, Nedbank, Bidvest, and FirstRand
  • E-wallets – Skrill, Paypal, Neteller
  • Payment systems – EcoPayz, Quickteller, Paysafe, Epay
  • Mobile wallets – Vodacom Mpesa, Airtel Money
  • EFTs – EasyEFT, iPay/OZOW, and SID Instant EFT
  • Cryptocurrency – Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Doge etc.
  • Others – Vouchers, e-vouchers, prepaid cards, shop deposits

How do we work?

 We conduct thorough research before we recommend sports betting sites to players. As a bettor, you deserve the best sites in South Africa. Here are the features we consider essential when doing our research:

Trustworthiness - We only recommend sites that comply with the FICA regulations and have proper licenses, ensuring a safe environment.

Site quality - Fast and responsive sites with straightforward interfaces are essential for quick betting.

Betting options - A variety of sports, events, and casino sections enhance user experience. Many sites also feature eSports and virtual sports.

Bonuses and promotions - We evaluate the promotions section for a variety of bonuses for new and regular players.

Available payment methods - Quick and diverse payment options are crucial, and the sites we recommend offer just that.

Mobile compatibility - With more punters betting on mobile, apps are ideal. If not, mobile-friendly sites are necessary.

Best South Africa Bookmakers for Football

Football betting in South Africa is big, big business. Football is the most popular sport in the country and as well as following domestic clubs, there is huge interest in overseas competitions such as the Premier League and La Liga, with teams such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona having huge support in the country.

The majority of legal sports betting sites in South Africa have a good range of odds and markets relating to all major football competitions.

VPbet is one of the strong performers in the country, offering a good free bet bonus when you join them in addition to highly competitive odds on most football matches.

Best new Online Bookmakers in South Africa

With more and more betting sites entering the sports betting market in South Africa, deciding where to open an account can seem to be overwhelming. However, our list of bookmakers in South Africa and the new betting sites opening up in the country makes it easy for punters to see all the options available to them before opening an account.

We don't list every licensed betting site in South Africa, however the ones that are mentioned on this page are fully licenced and have been evaluated and tested by our team.

New South African betting websites may also look to offer better odds than their competition, while some look to offer an increased number of markets when it comes to betting on things such as eSports and Virtual Sports, which are rising in popularity.

Top South Africa Online Bookies

There are a number of licensed bookmakers in South Africa. We’ve scored some higher than others and naturally, we have our favourites.

Although you may disagree with the scores we give some bookmakers, hopefully you’ll find that our bookie reviews provide full information to betting with one of the various operators in South Africa. Our reviews tell you about the best betting sites in South Africa overall, and also tell you about the best South Africa bookies for free bets, as well as those scoring highly for customer service, offering a wide range of payment methods, and much more.

For a South African bookmaker to be considered one of the best, they need to offer betting on a wide range of sports, and we’ve got lists of the sports available at each betting site. Our guides provide you with a full rundown on the various payment options available – from traditional banking methods such as bank transfer and credit cards through to e-Wallets such as Neteller, plus we’ll tell you which South Africa bookmakers are fastest to pay out your winnings, which offer the best odds, and which have other features such as Cash Out, which is popular with punters around the world.