Updated September 28, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
bet365 vs Bwin
bet365
Bwin
Higher score in this comparison
bet365 vs Bwin: the differences
| Compare | bet365ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | BwinReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | Autorité nationale des jeux, UK Gambling Commission, Spelinspektionen | UK Gambling Commission, German online gaming and poker licensing authorities |
| Withdrawal time | Up to 24 hours | Instant; up to 5 banking days |
| Payment methods | 43+ payment methods (logos not listed) | Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Maestro, Dankort, PayPal, Skrill, NETELLER, Trustly, Paysafecard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Eps, SOFORT Banking, Instant Banking, INSTADEBIT, Interac e transfer, Bank Transfer, Bank Wire Transfer, Luxon, EPAY, Pay by Bank, PromoCode |
| Restricted countries | Afghanistan, American Samoa, Angola, Belgium, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Taiwan, Colombia, Congo, Cuba, Czechia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, France, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Libya, Macao, Martinique, Monaco, Myanmar, North Korea, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Virgin Islands, U.S., Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe | Russia, United States |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 24 hours | 0 hoursLower |
| Welcome offer | Bet £10 get £30 in Bet Credits UK | Not confirmed |
| Minimum deposit | £5 | Not confirmed |
| Wagering requirement | 1 | Not confirmed |
| Sports markets | Sports betting, Casino, Poker, Bingo, Games | Not confirmed |
| Live streaming | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cash out | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wagering applies to | Bonus | Not confirmed |
| Bonus match | 300% | Not confirmed |
| Maximum bonus | £30 | Not confirmed |
| Bonus types | Free bet | Not confirmed |
Same on both: ID checks (Required), Sportsbook type (Bookmaker).
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Key differences
- Bwin scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Regulators: only bet365 offers Autorité nationale des jeux, Spelinspektionen.
- Regulators: only Bwin offers German online gaming and poker licensing authorities.
- Restricted countries: only bet365 offers Afghanistan, American Samoa, Angola.
- Restricted countries: only Bwin offers Russia, United States.
- Founded is lower at Bwin: 1997 vs 2000.
- bet365 is licensed in 1 more country.
- Payment methods: only bet365 offers 43+ payment methods (logos not listed).
- Payment methods: only Bwin offers Visa, MasterCard, AMEX.
- Withdrawal time (hours) is lower at Bwin: 0 hours vs 24 hours.
Our verdict on each
bet365
bet365 suits adults in Great Britain who want sports, casino, live dealer tables, poker and bingo under a single licence, with poker and bingo alongside the sportsbook. Its welcome offer of Bet £10 get £30 in Bet Credits UK carries a wagering requirement of 1 on the bonus, and withdrawals run Up to 24 hours.
Bwin
Bwin is a long-standing bookmaker for adults who want a broad choice of payment methods and a mobile app: mobile app. It suits regular punters who can live without live chat, since support runs on help centre and email and payouts read Instant; up to 5 banking days.
Score breakdown
| Area | bet365 | Bwin |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5 | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.8 | 9.5Higher |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 9.2 |
Licences and countries
| Country | bet365 | Bwin |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | UK Gambling Commission 055149-R-331499-004 | UK Gambling Commission 054743-R-330863-014 |
| France | Not confirmed | |
| Germany | Not confirmed | |
| Sweden | Spelinspektionen Kommersiellt online 710308134 | Not confirmed |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for bet365: 1. Additional countries for Bwin: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | bet365 | Bwin |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 27 of 644 | 18 of 644 |
| Online casinos | 41 of 732 | 32 of 732 |
| Poker sites | 14 of 225 | 9 of 225 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | bet365 | Bwin |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fast payouts | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Hillside (UK Sports) ENC | LC International Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Austria |
| Founded | 2000 | 1997Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email | Help centre, Email |
Casinos
| Fact | bet365 | Bwin |
|---|---|---|
| Live dealer games | Yes | Not confirmed |
Poker, bingo and lottery
| Fact | bet365 | Bwin |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Poker, Bingo | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | bet365 | Bwin | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | £5at the median | Not confirmed | £5 |
| Wagering requirement | 1lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Bonus match | 300%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 100% |
| Maximum bonus | £30below the median | Not confirmed | £40 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 24 hoursabove the median | 0 hoursbelow the median | 1 hour |
Median across 165 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
bet365
Pros
- Regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, the Autorité nationale des jeux and Spelinspektionen, with the UK entity listed as Hillside (UK Sports) ENC.
- A welcome offer of Bet £10 get £30 in Bet Credits UK with a wagering requirement of 1 that applies to the bonus rather than the deposit.
- Cash out, live streaming and live dealer games are available, and fast payouts are listed as a feature.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and email only.
- A required verification policy means identity checks before your first bet.
- Withdrawals run Up to 24 hours, so plan the timing before a long session.
Bwin
Pros
- Withdrawal times read Instant; up to 5 banking days, so faster methods can clear straight away.
- Regulated by UK Gambling Commission and German online gaming and poker licensing authorities, so a named body is there to hold the operator to account.
- Operating since 1997, a long record in European betting.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and email only, so there is no live chat.
- Not open to players in RU and US.
- Identity verification is required before play, so keep documents ready for a first withdrawal.
Who each suits
bet365
Who it suits
- Adults in Great Britain who want sports, casino, live dealer tables, poker and bingo in a single place.
- Poker and bingo players, since both appear in poker and bingo next to the sportsbook.
- Bettors who lean on cash out and live streaming, as both are available.
Who should look elsewhere
- Players in Poland, who can compare totalbet under Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland) or betclic-pl under Ministry of Finance (Poland).
- Players in Slovakia, where synot-tip-sk holds a licence from Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH) while bet365 is licensed in the UK, France and Sweden.
Bwin
Who it suits
- Adults who bet on sports regularly and want a mobile app alongside the desktop site.
- Players who want choice over how they pay and how fast they get paid.
- Bettors who are comfortable completing account verification before play.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs live chat or phone support, since the listed channels are help centre and email.
- Polish bettors who want a locally supervised bookmaker: totalbet holds Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland).
- Slovak bettors, where Synot Tip SK is supervised by Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH).
Country by country
| Country | bet365 | Bwin |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Sweden | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
bet365
Which regulators license bet365?+
bet365 lists Autorité nationale des jeux, UK Gambling Commission and Spelinspektionen as its regulators: the UK Gambling Commission, the Autorité nationale des jeux and Spelinspektionen. The UK licence is held by Hillside (UK Sports) ENC. Those permissions cover the sportsbook, casino, live dealer games, poker and bingo sections.
What does the welcome bonus pay and what is the wagering requirement?+
The offer is Bet £10 get £30 in Bet Credits UK. The bonus type is free bet, and wagering is 1 on the bonus rather than on your deposit, so qualifying turnover comes from the bonus alone. The cap is £30 at a match of 300%.
Bwin
Is Bwin licensed?+
Yes. The UK Gambling Commission licence is 054743-R-330863-014, and the listed regulators are UK Gambling Commission and German online gaming and poker licensing authorities. UK players sit under the UK Gambling Commission, German players under the German online gaming and poker licensing authorities. You can check the licence against the public register before depositing.
How fast are withdrawals?+
Published withdrawal times read Instant; up to 5 banking days. That means e-wallet and card withdrawals can clear straight away, while bank transfer and bank wire payouts take longer. Which route applies depends on the method chosen when you request the withdrawal, so faster methods are worth picking.
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