Updated September 29, 2026 · WagerCue Editorial Team
Betfred vs Svenska Spel
Betfred
Higher score in this comparison
Svenska Spel
Where Betfred and Svenska Spel differ
| Compare | BetfredReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Svenska SpelReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offer | Bet GBP 10 get GBP 50 free bets UK | 100 SEK welcome bonus, no wagering |
| Regulators | UK Gambling Commission, Gibraltar Gambling Regulatory Authority | Spelinspektionen |
| Minimum deposit | £5 | SEK 25 |
| Withdrawal time | 4-6 hours | Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Paysafecard, Bank transfer | Swish, Bank card, Bank transfer |
| Sports markets | Football, Horse racing, Rugby league, Snooker, Golf, Darts, Pool betting | Football, Ice hockey, Horse racing, Tennis, Golf, UFC |
| Responsible gambling tools | Deposit limits, Self exclusion, Reality check | Deposit limits, Cool off, Self exclusion |
| Maximum bonus | £50 | SEK 100 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 6 hours | 0 hoursLower |
| Wagering requirement | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Live streaming | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Cash out | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: ID checks (Required), Sportsbook type (Bookmaker), Bonus types (Free bet).
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Key differences
- Betfred scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Regulators: only Betfred offers UK Gambling Commission, Gibraltar Gambling Regulatory Authority.
- Regulators: only Svenska Spel offers Spelinspektionen.
- Responsible gambling tools: only Betfred offers Reality check.
- Responsible gambling tools: only Svenska Spel offers Cool off.
- Founded is lower at Svenska Spel: 1897 vs 1967.
- Betfred is licensed in 1 more country.
- Betfred is available in 1 more country.
- Payment methods: only Betfred offers Visa, Mastercard, PayPal.
- Payment methods: only Svenska Spel offers Swish, Bank card.
Our verdict on each
Betfred
Betfred suits adults who want a straightforward bookmaker with a free-bet welcome offer and a short withdrawal window.
Svenska Spel
Svenska Spel suits Swedish adults who want a sportsbook and casino in one licensed account, with a welcome offer of 100 SEK welcome bonus, no wagering and payouts that are Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account.
Score breakdown
| Area | Betfred | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6 | 9.7HigherA free bet worth SEK 100 carries no wagering requirement, and withdrawals run Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account. |
| Offer | 9.1Higher | 9.0 |
| Trust | 9.5Higher | 9.3 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Betfred | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Not confirmed | |
| Sweden | Not confirmed | Spelinspektionen Kommersiellt online 710308406 |
| United Kingdom | UK Gambling Commission 039544-R-319290-010 | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Betfred: 2. Additional countries for Svenska Spel: 1.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Betfred | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Betting sites and sportsbooks | 17 of 644 | 43 of 644 |
| Online casinos | 31 of 732 | 62 of 732 |
| Poker sites | 8 of 225 | 19 of 225 |
| Bingo sites | 4 of 78 | 12 of 78 |
| Online lottery sites | 7 of 108 | 18 of 108 |
Sources behind this comparison
Betfred
- bettinglounge.co.uk: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tntsports.co.uk: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- gamblingcommission.gov.uk: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- arepasandempanadasdistrict.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Svenska Spel
- spela.svenskaspel.se: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- om.svenskaspel.se: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- spelinspektionen.se: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- svenskaspel.se: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Betfred | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Virtual sports | Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Welcome bonus | Welcome bonus |
| Legal entity | Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited | Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Founded | 1967 | 1897Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone | Phone, Chat, Email, Help centreCovers more |
Casinos
| Fact | Betfred | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Not confirmed | 2,000 |
| Live dealer games | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Game types | Not confirmed | Slots, Live, Table, Blackjack, Roulette |
Poker, bingo and lottery
| Fact | Betfred | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Poker, Bingo, Lottery | Poker, Bingo, Lottery |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Betfred | Svenska Spel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagering requirement | 0lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 15 |
| Withdrawal time (hours) | 6 hoursabove the median | 0 hoursbelow the median | 1 hour |
Median across 165 listed gambling operators.
Pros and cons
Betfred
Pros
- A welcome offer of free bets worth £50 with no wagering requirement (0)
- Withdrawals are processed in 4-6 hours across the listed payment options Visa, Mastercard and PayPal
- A minimum deposit of £5, below the site median of €8.77
Cons
- Identity checks are required, so verification stands between registration and the welcome offer
- Its responsible gambling set is listed as deposit limits, self exclusion and reality check, with no cooling-off tool among them
- It runs on the fixed-odds bookmaker model (bookmaker), so there is no exchange to lay the same market
Svenska Spel
Pros
- The welcome offer is 100 SEK welcome bonus, no wagering, so there is no wagering requirement to clear before funds can be taken out.
- Withdrawals are Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account, and the same mobile and bank rails used to fund the account handle payouts (Swish, Bank card and Bank transfer).
- Licensed by Spelinspektionen under Kommersiellt online 710308406, with identity checks required on the account (required).
Cons
- The SEK 25 minimum deposit ranks 16 of 89 brands on the site, so small stakes cost more to place here than at a lower-threshold bookmaker.
- Funding runs through Swish, Bank card and Bank transfer only, with no cryptocurrency route among them.
- Customer service runs on phone, chat and email, and phone support sits below email, chat and help centre for availability across the sites compared (37.9%).
Who each suits
Betfred
Who it suits
- Adults who want a free-bet welcome offer with no wagering condition (0)
- Sports bettors who want a short payout window of 4-6 hours on a bookmaker covering Football, Horse racing and Rugby league
- Players who want poker, bingo and lottery alongside the sportsbook (poker, bingo and lottery)
Who should look elsewhere
- Bettors wanting a Polish licence should compare totalbet, regulated by Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland)
- Readers after a Slovakian operator can weigh synot-tip-sk, regulated by Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH)
- For another Polish option with a different product mix, Betclic PL is regulated by Ministry of Finance (Poland)
Svenska Spel
Who it suits
- Swedish adults who want sports, casino and lottery products under a single licence from Spelinspektionen.
- Players who place priority on payout speed, since withdrawals run Almost instantly via Swish; 1-2 bank days to bank account.
- Readers who want live dealer tables and live streaming alongside a sportsbook rather than on a separate site.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bettors after a lower entry point, because the SEK 25 minimum deposit ranks 16 of 89 brands on the site and a thinner bankroll suits a lower-threshold bookmaker.
- Anyone seeking a licence outside Sweden, since totalbet is regulated by Minister Finansów RP (Ministry of Finance of Poland) and Synot Tip SK by Urad pre regulaciu hazardnych hier (URHH), so a different market is the case for those brands.
- Exchange and daily fantasy bettors, because betting here runs through a bookmaker account (bookmaker) and no exchange product sits behind that model.
Current offers
Svenska Spel
Current offer
Free bet
Välkomsterbjudande: 100 kr att spela för: 100 SEK
New online customers 4 Sep 2026 to 4 Jan 2027; min 25 SEK deposit, bet at least 1 SEK; credited within 7 days, no wagering
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Betfred | Svenska Spel |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | Yes | No |
| Sweden | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Betfred
What welcome offer does Betfred give new customers?+
A qualifying stake earns free bets worth up to £50, listed as a free bet offer. The free bets carry no wagering requirement (0), so the bonus funds do not need turning over before a withdrawal, and the offer follows the welcome bonus model used across this comparison.
How long do withdrawals take at Betfred?+
Withdrawals are processed in 4-6 hours, a short window among the books compared here. Funding and payouts run through Visa, Mastercard and PayPal, and identity checks are required, so verification is needed before a withdrawal can complete on any of the listed payment methods.
Svenska Spel
Does the welcome offer come with wagering conditions?+
The terms are set out as 100 SEK welcome bonus, no wagering, so nothing has to be wagered before a withdrawal. free bet shows a free bet as the bonus type, SEK 100 is the headline value, and welcome bonus records a welcome bonus as the offer model. Bonus terms change between campaigns, so read the current terms before staking any bonus funds.
What is the minimum deposit?+
The minimum deposit is SEK 25, and on the site that measure ranks 16 of 89 brands, so entry sits in the higher band. Minimum deposits vary widely across operators, which is why the ranking matters more than the headline figure when comparing small-stake play.
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