Updated September 29, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Betfair vs SX Bet
Betfair
Higher score in this comparison
SX Bet
What sets them apart
| Compare | BetfairReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SX BetReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | UK Gambling Commission, State Gambling Commission of Bulgaria | State of Anjouan Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005 |
| Responsible gambling tools | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion, Reality checkCovers more | Self exclusion |
| Restricted countries | United States, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan, China, India, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Singapore, Israel, Norway, Hungary, Afghanistan, Poland | United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Comoros, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, Russia, Syria, Cuba, Venezuela, Belarus, Sudan, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Yemen |
| Sportsbook type | Exchange, BookmakerCovers more | Exchange |
| Welcome offer | Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30 | Not confirmed |
| Withdrawal time | Not confirmed | 12 hours |
| Payment methods | Not confirmed | Crypto transfer, Crypto wallet, Coinbase, Interac e Transfer |
| Cash out | Yes | Not confirmed |
| ID checks | Required | Not confirmed |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 12 hours |
| Bonus types | Free bet | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Betfair scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Regulators: only Betfair offers UK Gambling Commission, State Gambling Commission of Bulgaria.
- Regulators: only SX Bet offers State of Anjouan Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005.
- Responsible gambling tools: only Betfair offers Deposit limits, Cool off, Reality check.
- Restricted countries: only Betfair offers Switzerland, Japan, China.
- Restricted countries: only SX Bet offers Australia, Austria, Comoros.
- Betfair is licensed in 1 more country.
- Support channels: only SX Bet offers Email.
- Features: only SX Bet offers On chain.
- Sportsbook type: only Betfair offers Bookmaker.
Our verdict on each
Betfair
Betfair suits adults who want a betting exchange and a bookmaker side by side, and it has run since 2000. Cash out is available on the sportsbook, poker and bingo sit in the same lobby, and new customers see the welcome offer Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30.
SX Bet
SX Bet suits adults who hold crypto and want to set their own price on a market instead of taking fixed odds. Single bets carry no trading fee, and the stated payout time is 12 hours. The licence comes from Anjouan, which European readers should weigh.
Score breakdown
| Area | Betfair | SX Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.1Higher |
| Trust | 9.4Higher | 8.9 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Betfair | SX Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Not confirmed | |
| Comoros | Not confirmed | |
| United Kingdom | UK Gambling Commission 039561-R-319411-008 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Betfair | SX Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 50 of 644 | 226 of 644 |
| Betting exchanges | 1 of 11 | 7 of 11 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Betfair | SX Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Mobile app | On chain, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | PPB Games Limited | CRGC Management Ltd |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Costa Rica |
| Founded | 2000 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Casinos
| Fact | Betfair | SX Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Game types | Slots, Live, Table | Not confirmed |
Poker, bingo and lottery
| Fact | Betfair | SX Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Poker, Bingo | Not confirmed |
Crypto casinos
| Fact | Betfair | SX Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Coins accepted | Not confirmed | BTC, ETH, USDT |
Prediction markets
| Fact | Betfair | SX Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Fee model | Not confirmed | 0% trading fee on single bets (taker and maker), 5% on winning parlays; 0% deposit fee on native USDC, 0.33% on other tokens |
| Market types | Not confirmed | Sports |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Betfair | SX Bet | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withdrawal time (hours) | Not confirmed | 12 hoursabove the median | 1 hour |
Median across 165 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Betfair
Pros
- You can back and lay the same event, since the listed model is exchange and bookmaker.
- Cash out is available, so an open bet can be settled before the event finishes.
- The welcome offer is Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30, and the bonus sits on a free bet.
Cons
- Support runs on chat and help centre, so there is no phone or email route for questions.
- Identity verification is required, so you need documents on file before the account is fully usable.
- The site is closed to players in the United States, CA and DE, so it is not open in every market.
SX Bet
Pros
- Listed as an exchange, so you set your own price and can lay a selection.
- The fee model leaves single bets free to trade, whether you take or make the price.
- The stated withdrawal time is 12 hours, published for larger withdrawals.
Cons
- Market types are listed as sports, so there is no casino or virtual sports content alongside the exchange.
- The fee model only spares single bets, as a cut applies to winning parlays.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so there is no phone line.
Who each suits
Betfair
Who it suits
- Adults who want to lay a bet instead of only backing one.
- Poker and bingo players who want those games alongside the sportsbook.
- Players who hold a position on an exchange and still want fixed-odds bets in the same account.
Who should look elsewhere
- Players in the United States, CA and DE, where a locally licensed brand such as totalbet, regulated by Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland), fits more naturally.
- Readers who prefer one local regulator to check, and may find Synot Tip SK, regulated by Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH), easier to verify.
SX Bet
Who it suits
- Adults who hold crypto and prefer to set their own price instead of taking fixed odds.
- Bettors who mainly trade singles, since only winning parlays carry a cut.
- People funding from crypto, given methods listed in Crypto transfer, Crypto wallet and Coinbase.
Who should look elsewhere
- totalbet, licensed by Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland), suits Polish players who want local authorisation.
- Betclic PL, under Ministry of Finance (Poland), fits readers who put Polish regulation first.
- Synot Tip SK, regulated by Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH), suits Slovak players wanting a home licence.
Current offers
Country by country
| Country | Betfair | SX Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Betfair
What welcome offer does Betfair give new customers?+
The welcome offer is Bet GBP 10 get GBP 30, and it runs under a welcome bonus structure built on a free bet. Read the offer terms before depositing, because the free bet carries a qualifying period and stated conditions on anything won from it.
Who regulates Betfair?+
Betfair is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and State Gambling Commission of Bulgaria. In Great Britain the UK Gambling Commission licence number is 039561-R-319411-008, and the Bulgarian regulator covers the Bulgarian market. A named authority means you can check the register yourself.
SX Bet
Is SX Bet a bookmaker or an exchange?+
SX Bet is a betting exchange, so you back and lay markets priced by other punters rather than taking fixed odds from the operator. The listed market types are sports, which keeps the exchange on the sports calendar. You set your own stake and your own price on every selection.
What are the trading and deposit fees?+
Single bets carry no trading fee whether you take or make them, while winning parlays attract a higher cut. Deposits in native USDC are free, and other tokens carry a small deposit fee. Coins accepted are btc, eth and usdt, so check the token you plan to send before depositing.
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