Fafabet bookmaker review
By Simon Head
New to the UK betting market in 2021, Fafabet bring a clean, crisp website and app, as well as a solid selection of offers and promos, to their wide-ranging sports betting platform.
Key information
Link to site | https://fafabet.co.uk/ |
Welcome bonus | Get a free bet up to £50, based on 50% of your first day’s losses, plus £20 casino bonus. Min stake £10 |
Founded | 2021 |
Licence | UK Gambling Commission |
Sports offered | Alpine skiing, American football, baseball, basketball, biathlon, boxing, cricket, cross country, cycling, darts, football, futsal, golf, greyhounds, handball, horse racing, ice hockey, MMA, motor sports, rugby league, rugby union, ski jumping, snooker, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Payout time | Typically 2-5 days |
Minimum withdrawal | £10 |
Customer support options | Live chat, email, help centre/FAQs |
Owner | Taichi Tech Ltd. |
Banking options | Debit cards |
Mobile app | Yes |
FIRST rating | 4.2/5 stars |
What is Fafabet all about?
Bonuses
Fafabet offers a good range of bonuses and offers for customers, including a welcome offer that pays you 50% of your first day’s losses up to the value of £50, plus a £20 free casino bet. As welcome offers go, it’s not as competitive as some of the others we’ve seen, but Fafabet do well with their promos for existing customers, including create a bet promos, acca offers, best odds guaranteed on horse racing and more.
Available sports
Fafabet has a decent selection of sports, but their market depth isn’t as comprehensive as some of the top sports betting operators in the UK. However, Fafabet’s markets should be plenty good enough for most bettors’ needs.
User experience and interface
Fafabet’s website is clean, clear and easy to navigate. It might not have as many features as some other sites on the market, but as a sports betting platform, it does exactly what it needs to do, without too many frills. The biggest issue we encountered was the relatively short time it takes for the site to log you out. if that's resolved then
Mobile and app compatibility
The Fafabet app is right up there alongside some of the better apps we’ve reviewed, but being a relative newcomer to the market means it doesn’t have the App Store and Google Play ratings to match it. The scores, from a very small number of reviews/raters, are low, but they don’t reflect our positive experience of using the app.
App Store: 3.3/5 stars (72 ratings)
Google Play: 1.7/5 stars (9 reviews)
VIP programmes and loyalty rewards
Fafabet doesn’t run a specifically-labelled VIP or loyalty rewards programme, but some of its bonuses are based around repeating customer interactions. Placing an in-play bet at odds of 3.0 or greater will earn you a free bet up to the value of £10 the following day, based on 5% of your total bets across the markets in question.
Pros & Cons of Fafabet
Pros | Cons |
Excellent in-play section for live betting | Limited banking options for UK customers |
Best odds guaranteed on UK and Irish horse racing | Poor app reviews on App Store and Google Play |
Attractive acca and create a bet promos | Annoyingly quick to log you out of the website/app |
Simple, clean website and app design | |
Nice insurance-type free bet offers for horse racing bettors |
Diving deeper into Fafabet
Licensing
Fafabet is licensed in the UK by the UK Gambling Commission.
Payment methods
Fafabet only accepts debit cards for UK customers for deposits and withdrawals.
Security and fairness
Fafabet is affiliated to IBAS for dispute resolution and is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Customer data is protected with SSL encryption.
Responsible gambling measures
Fafabet offers a full range of what it describes as Gambling Controls to help you stay safe while betting. They include deposit limits, casino limits, reality checks, timeouts, self-exclusion, product restriction and account closure options. It also provides links to GamCare, BeGambleAware, GAMSTOP and the Gambling Commission.
FIRST rating
4.2/5 stars
Payment methods available at Fafabet
Payment method | Available on deposits | Minimum deposit | Available on withdrawals | Minimum withdrawal | Withdrawal time |
Visa | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 2-3 working days |
Mastercard | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 2-3 working days |
Fafabet FAQs
Is Fafabet legit?
Fafabet is a relative newcomer to the UK sports betting market, but it’s doing all the right things to establish its brand. It’s affiliated with IBAS and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission.
How can I contact customer support at Fafabet?
A pop-out live chat facility is a constant option in the bottom right of the website and app, while a ‘contact us’ link in the footer provides additional info on how to contact them via email.
How do I reset my password at Fafabet?
Click or tap the person icon at the top right of the site/app, then select ‘my account’. Scroll down the menu and you’ll find an ‘edit password’ button. Tap/click that and follow the prompts to reset your password.