Bet365 NZ Review

Bet365 is licensed in the UK, Malta, Sweden, Australia and many more countries around the world. Bet365 payments and accounts are secured using the latest 256-bit Digicert SSL encryption technology. Bet365 is trusted by over 60 million punters worldwide.

According to New Zealand's Gambling Act 2003, it is legal to use Bet365 and other online betting sites. Read more about betting legality in New Zealand.

After going online in 2000, Bet365 has become the leading name in the world of online betting. While their headquarters in the UK, Bet365 also has offices in Australia, Gibraltar, Malta, and Bulgaria.

In our humble Kiwi opinion, Bet365 is the best bookie for Kiwi punters.

This is due to their outstanding odds, their unparalleled range of sports markets, their awesome welcome bonus, and their commitment to customer support and responsible gambling. We’re not the only ones who use and recommend Bet365 though. They have over 60 million global customers and rake in over $2.7 billion every year.

Why we like Bet365 NZ ✅

• Bet365 almost always has the best odds
• The Bet365 app is one of the best in NZ
• Bet365 has the most live betting & live streaming options

Why we don’t like Bet365 NZ ❌

• The Bet365 website is a little plain
• Bet365’s deposit & withdrawal methods are limited but enough

Bet365 matches all New Zealanders' first deposits with up to $100 in bet credits.

This offer is about as good as it gets for Kiwi bonus hunters and new punters. Another great thing about this offer is that you can wait up to 30-days before claiming your bet credits and your largest deposit (up to $100) will count towards your bet credits. After that, you have 90 days to use your credits.

How to get the Bet365 sign-up bonus:

1. Click the green ‘Claim’ button above
2. Click ‘Bet Now’ on the Bet365 site and create an account
3. Deposit and bet at least $10 within 30 days of registering your account
4. Under ‘My Offers’, click ‘Claim Now’ and use your credits on bets of odds 1.20 (⅕) or higher

For Kiwi’s that prefer pokies or casino games, there is also a cool $100 worth of new player bonuses available on the Bet365 casino.

Bet365 has an excellent range of ongoing and new bonus offers for a variety of different sports. You’ll find a full list of promotions available to Kiwis under the ‘Promotions’ tab which is accessed by clicking on your account information in the top-right hand corner of the desktop site.

We love Bet365’s welcome bonus but they also have heaps of bonus offers for popular sports and leagues in NZ and around the world.

One popular bonus is the Early Payout Offer which is available for leagues like the AFL, NRL and Super Rugby.

Early payouts are paid for single bets when the team you backed is up by a lot.

There are also Accumulator Bonuses on Bet365 that pay-out up to 70% more for popular sports like soccer and tennis. For American sports fans, you’ll find Parlay Bonuses for leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL.

Bet365 has a unique way of talking about bonuses and as such, they very rarely use the term "Bet365 Free Bets". This does not mean that Bet365 free bets do not exist - just that they are called something else.

Bet365 uses the terms "bet credits" instead of "free bets" but these two things mean the same thing - Bet365 bet credits can be used just like Bet365 free bets and they let you place bets without risking any of your own money.

Horse racing and Greyhound punters are also treated to a Best Odds Guarantee with Bet365 so there’s no need to shop around or just stick with the TAB.

Football fans betting on the EPL, Champions League or Europa league will also love Bet365’s Full-Time Result offers that payout enhanced prices. Other soccer bonuses available on Bet365 include Draw Money-Back Offers and 2 Goals Ahead early payouts.

Bet 365 also offers special bets which include NZ political wagers, bets on USA hotdog eating competitions and even odds for the winners of reality TV shows like Britain’s Got Talent.

The biggest downside to Bet365 is its deposit and withdrawal options. Despite this, New Zealanders still have plenty of payment options including the quickest and easiest payment types - all of which are in NZ dollars.

Bet365 Deposits Methods:

• Visa Card
• Master Card
• Maestro Card
• paysafecard
• POLi
• Skrill & Skrill 1-tap
• Bank Wire (2-10 Banking Days | $200 min)
• Cheque (5-28 Banking Days | $2,500 min)

All deposits (except those specified) are instant and the minimum deposit amount is $10 NZD.

We recommend sticking with the Credit/Debit Card or Skrill as withdrawals can also be paid to these accounts.

Bet365 Withdrawal Methods:

• Visa Card
• Master Card
• Maestro Card
• Skrill (Under 24 hours)
• Bank Wire (2-10 Banking Days | $60 min)
• Cheque (5-28 Banking Days | $2,500 min)

All withdrawals (except those specified) take 1-5 business days and the minimum withdrawal amount is $10 NZD.

A full list of deposit and withdrawal methods for Kiwis using Bet365 is available on their website which includes minimum and maximum amounts and processing times.

To make sure that you are over 18 and eligible to gamble with Bet365 NZ, Bet365 will need to confirm your identity. This process is called ‘Know Your Customer’ and is accessible under the ‘My Account’ tab in the ‘Members’ section of the Bet365 site.

All the details you need to complete this process are provided online but we have also outlined them below.

Bet365’s live betting is top-notch.

Under the ‘In-Play’ tab at the top of the Bet365 site, you will find all live and soon-to-be-played sports. Bet365 live streams thousands of events every year and is great for Kiwis whose access to global sports can be somewhat limited.

To access Bet365 live streaming you will need to have available funds in your account but compared to the cost of a SkySport subscription this cost is negligible.

You will find all live-streaming options under the ‘Schedule’ tab of the In-Play section of Bet365. Some of the sports that are live-streamed on Bet365 are soccer, tennis, basketball, Esports, greyhounds and horse racing.

Signing up to use Bet365 takes a couple of minutes and you only need to enter basic details about yourself such as your DOB and postal address.

Once you have signed up you will also receive a welcome message outlining how to get your $100 sign-up bonus. After signing up you can easily log in to Bet365 by entering your username and password.

The Bet365 sports betting app is available on all Apple, Android and smart devices such as iPads and tablets. You can download it on the NZ App Store for Apple devices or on the Bet365 website for Android devices. We actually prefer using the Bet365 app because it has great navigation and is a little less busy than the desktop site.

One of Bet365’s biggest pluses is their fantastic customer support options for Kiwis.

Simply click ‘Help’ in the account section of the Bet365 site and you will be redirected to Bet365’s FAQ page. This page is customized for New Zealanders and if you want to talk to one of Bet365’s 4,000 employees simply click ‘Contact Us’ at the bottom of the page and you will see options to live chat, email or call Bet365.

All of these support options provide 24/7 help.

Like with most things, Bet365 is the best bookie when it comes to cash out.

With Bet365 cash out you can close winning bets before the final whistle of the match. Bet365 offers both full and partial cash out options meaning that you can secure some or all of your winnings early.

The Bet365 bet builder is another awesome and unique feature that lets you create your own multis by combing a variety of different betting markets into one bigger bet.

The Bet365 bet builder is great for creating bets exactly as you want them to be and for combing different outcomes into one larger bet with a higher payout.

One of the things that we, and thousands of other Kiwis, love about Bet365 is their comprehensive NZ sporting odds.

From Super Rugby betting to the Mitre 10 Cup all the way through AFL, NRL, Sevens and of course All Blacks and Kiwis test matches, rugby and footy are covered by Bet365. Handicaps, try scorers, margins and specials are just some of the options Kiwi punters have.

Cricket, both domestic NZ and worldwide leagues, along with international tournaments and competitions like the ICC World cup are all easy to find under the Cricket tab on Bet365. You’ll find a multitude of live betting options on Bet365 cricket and of course, live streaming options that make cricket betting exciting and easy.

Punters in Aotearoa will also be pleased to see that Bet365 offers a Best Price Guarantee on horse and greyhound racing events abroad. NZ racing fields are also covered extensively on Bet365.

Being a UK based website, Bet365 has extensive European and global football coverage and football offers to take advantage of. Bet365 is probably the best football betting website available for Kiwis.

Bet365 also offers markets in Esports, Darts, Cycling, Golf, Futsal and pretty much any other sport that you could think of including all the big USA leagues like the NHL, MLB, NBA and NFL.

Bet365 is a sportsbook first but a casino second. As such their new player bonus isn’t as competitive as some of the other online casinos out there but it is still a great option for Kiwis that are tired of Lotto tickets and Instant Kiwi scratchies.

The Bet365 new player bonus is 100% up to the value of $100. This means your first deposit will be matched up to $100.

At the top of the Bet365 casino page, you will see an ‘Offers’ tab which details a variety of current offers available to NZ casino players. Common offers include Free Spins and Prize Draws and there is often a lot of money that must be won on these promotions.

Bet365 slots are rich and diverse and can be played either on the computer or on the Bet365 app. Bet365 slots have guaranteed weekly jackpots and community jackpots which you can play anytime and they grow by the second. These prizes are awesome alternatives if you don’t want to wait for the weekly Powerball draw.

The Bet365 casino also has all the best casino games. From poker and blackjack to baccarat and even sic bo. There are also plenty of live options available and even a welcome bonus for poker players. If bingo is more your style then you’ll also find heaps of bingo games under the ‘Bingo’ tab.