Countries Bet365 Works In

So you're outside the UK and you want to access Bet365? Never fear, in this guide we're going to show you easiest and quickest way to access Bet365 from abroad.

Β365 is the official sponsor to Stoke City and acted as the official partner to top-flight clubs in recent years like Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, Real Betis, Celta Vigo and many more. Bet365 have licenses in the UK and Gibraltar, under the UK Gambling Commission and the Gibraltar Gambling Commision. This means bet365 are trustworthy bookmakers as they must adhere to the strict.

Most of us love to gamble, either betting on football or horses, playing casinos games like roulette or slots or even gambling on card games like poker or baccarat but if you've tried to access Bet365 from abroad you'll know you're blocked.

When you try to access your UK or other country Bet365 account and you're abroad you'll either be completely blocked or you'll be pushed to the local site of the country you're currently in.

All you need to access your UK Bet365 account or your Bet365 account from another country is to get yourself a VPN. Below we're going to explain what one is, where to get one and how to use it to access Bet365 from abroad.

How to access Bet365 from abroad

As an example we tried to login to our UK Bet365 account while in Australia, instead of seeing the UK Bet365 website we were given the Aussie version:

The reason for this is to do with something called our IP Address, but we'll explain more about that later in this article.

To access your home Bet365 site from abroad you'll need to get yourself an app called a VPN.

Follow the steps below that show you how to get a VPN and how to use it.

How to unlock Bet365 outside the UK:

Visit the VPN provider ExpressVPN.
Press Get ExpressVPN and complete the sign-up process.
Search for ExpressVPN on your app store or download their computer software from their website under the Products section.
Once installed, run it and login.
Press Selected Location then Select United Kingdom (or your home country).
Press Connect.

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The ExpressVPN app or software will now make connection to the UK or whatever country you selected.

After about 15 seconds it will let you know it has connected.

All you need to do now is visit the Bet365 website or launch your Bet365 app and rather than being blocked or pushed to the country you're currently in, you'll be able to access your home Be365 website from abroad.

If you have any problems you may need to clear your web browser cache or open an inprivate or incognito mode browser.

If you're still struggling to connect or you think it'll be too difficult take a look at the 3 simple steps it takes to connect on both a mobile and a traditional computer.

Once you've finished playing on the Bet365 website all you need to do is hit Disconnect on either the app or software and your connection will return to normal.

There are other VPN providers to which we take a look at below.

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Other VPN providers

ExpressVPN isn't the only VPN provider available, nor is it the only one suitable for use with Bet365.

We find them to offer the best VPN service at the most affordable price but if you've got time on your hands and you want to see what other options are out there then a few more providers we recommend are:

Or if you want even more choice then you can compare over 20 different providers in our larger VPN Comparison Guide.

Why is Bet365 blocked?

When you visit the Bet365 website it firstly checks something called your IP Address.

An IP Address is a set of numbers that is unique to your internet connection and the time you connect.

An IP Address also gives away your location. When Bet365 sees you're not in the UK or whatever your home country is it either blocks you from accessing or it pushes you to the local version of the site.

A VPN works by changing your IP Address to one from the UK or one from your home country. When you use a VPN and visit the Bet365 website it thinks you're in the UK or your home country and serves you up your usual Bet365 website.

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Gamble at your own risk

Bet365 is blocked for a reason when you're out of the country which is mainly to stop those who live permanently overseas or in countries where online gambling is illegal or restricted.

If you use a service such as a VPN then you may be breaking the Terms & Conditions of the website and it's possible they could close your account or make you forfeit any winnings they think you earned while outside the UK or your home country.

It's not guaranteed that will happen but there is always the risk and you should be aware of this before gambling from abroad.

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Where is Betfair legal and illegal? Find out about all of Betfair’s restricted countries and territories by using our handy checker tool.

How Many Countries Does Bet365 Operate In

Detailed info on legal and illegal countries also included along with bonus restrictions and currencies accepted by Betfair.

Betfair Restricted Country Checker:

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Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Antigua
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cayman Islands
Chad
Chile
China
Chinese Taipei
Columbia
Congo Republic
Costa Rica
Cote D’Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic R. of Congo
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guyana
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Martinique
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Myanmar
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
North Korea
Northern Ireland
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic Of Ireland
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Thailand
Tonga
Turkey
Turkmenistan
UAE
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uruguay
US Virgin Islands
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

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Which countries are legal at Betfair?

Bookmakers in general tend to enshrine within their terms and conditions a clause which states that it is up to each individual punter to ensure that it is legal to access their sites within the punter’s country of residence. Betfair are no different and state that;

It is your responsibility to verify that you are permitted to bet with us according to the jurisdiction of your domicile or habitual residence.

In order to help you in working out whether you can legally access the Betfair site, the following is a list of legal countries from which Betfair do accept customers:

Armenia
Australia
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Guatemala
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

Note: whilst this list is correct at time of writing, it is important to note that gambling law and legislation is always subject to change and thus some countries may be removed or added over time.

Which countries are illegal or restricted at Betfair?

If your country’s name is not featured on the above list, it does not necessarily mean that you are prevented from accessing Betfair’s services. The following, however, are nations from which it definitively is illegal to create an account or bet with the bookmaker:

Canada
China
Cote D’Ivoire
Cuba
DR Congo
Eritrea
France
Greenland
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Japan
Lebanon
Libya
North Korea
Portugal
Somalia
Sudan
Turkey

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As with our previous list, this one is also subject to change and it is always worth checking the legal situation regarding online gambling in your own country before betting.

Currencies Accepted With Betfair

It should now be abundantly apparent, therefore, that Betfair do cater to customers from many nations around the globe. In order to better serve those customers, too, the bookmaker allow for the use of a variety of different currencies on their site. Those currencies are as follows:

Countries Bet365 Works Inc

Australian Dollars (AUD)
Danish Kroner (DKK)
Euro (EUR)
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
Swedish Kronor (SKK)
UK Pounds (GBP)
US Dollars (USD)

Betfair do, therefore, cater for a reasonable of different currencies in order to suit their international customers. To find out what deposit options are available see our Betfair review.

Bonus Restrictions

As well as assessing legality and finding out whether Betfair allow for the use of your native currency, another factor to consider is whether their promotions and offers are available in your country of residence.

There is not hard and fast list of what bonuses are applicable in what countires where Betfair is concerned but what we can tell you is the Betfair free bet offer in the UK and Ireland will be different for that on offer in Germany for example.

The only way to find out what you can or can’t get is to click the link below as you’ll be redirected automatically to the relevant bonus for your territory…

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General Overview

Licensing Information

Betfair’s online sportsbook is licensed under the company name of PPB Counterparty Services Limited. It is licensed and regulated by the Malta Gaming Authority and has the registered address of Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud, St Venera, SVR 185, Malta. For UK customers, it is also licensed and regulated by the British Gambling Commission.

Ownership Information

The UK’s largest online bookmaker for a number of years, Betfair was subject to a merger-cum-takeover in 2015. The British based company merged with Irish bookmaker Paddy Power in a transaction which was structured as a takeover of Betfair by the Irish company. The larger entity, therefore, is now called Paddy Power Betfair.

Operating Information

Due to the aforementioned merger, it is a tale of two cities when it comes to the operational headquarters of Betfair. The larger Paddy Power Betfair is run out of Dublin in Ireland but Betfair itself still has a head office in Hammersmith, West London.