Fitzdares bookmaker review
- Bet £50
- Get £25 in Free Bets
- Plenty of bonuses on offer across multiple sports
- Cleanly designed website and app
- Premium customer experience
By Simon Head
Key information
| Link to site | https://Fitzdares.co.uk/ |
| Welcome bonus | Bet £50 and get £25 in free bets + 10 free spins |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Licence | UK Gambling Commission |
| Sports offered | Alpine skiing, American football, Australian Rules, baseball basketball, biathlon, boxing, cricket, cross country skiing, cycling, darts, esports, 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 | Up to 24 hours |
| Customer support options | Telephone, text message, email, live chat |
| Owner | Fitzdares Ltd. |
| Banking options | Debit cards only |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| FIRST ratings | 4.4/5 stars |
What is Fitzdares all about?
Bonuses
New members at Fitzdares can get £25 in free bets (£10 on football, £10 on greyhounds, £5 on virtual sports) plus 10 free spins if they bet £50.
Available sports
Fitzdares has an outstanding selection of sports and markets on offer, and they’ll even consider making a bet specifically for you. All you have to do is get in touch with their outstanding customer service team and they’ll see what they can do for you. The range of sports is up there with the top sites on the market, but it’s horse racing where Fitzdares really shines. Their coverage is excellent.
User experience and interface
While many a lot of betting sites you’ll find on the UK market are very similar to each other, often because they’re a part of a larger group of sites, Fitzdares’ site stands out as being uniquely theirs. The layout is tried and trusted, with a sports list on the left hand side of the desktop site (accessed via a menu on mobile and the app), while the markets and odds are clearly listed and displayed in the main portion of the site. The design is clean and crisp, without the garish promos and gimmicks you find on some sites. It’s very businesslike in its approach, and it works superbly.
Mobile and app compatibility
The Fitzdares app is a continuation of their excellent website. We found it to be one of the nicest apps to navigate through, and the relative lightweight nature of the app made it perform particularly well. It’s fast, responsive and lets you get to your bet quickly and easily. The app is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, though it’s only currently rated on the App Store.
Apple App Store: 3.6/5 stars (76 reviews)
Google Play: No ratings
VIP programmes and loyalty rewards
Fitzdares offers four levels of membership. Member Lite is the standard betting account you get when you first sign up, while Member Plus offers additional perks, including ‘best price guarantee’ on horse racing, customer service via text, email and phone, and a weekly loyalty programme that offers free vets every Monday (must stake £70 across seven or more bets to qualify for a £10 free bet the following Monday).
Two more membership levels exist. ‘Club’ is available via invitation, referral or approved request, and offers betting via text, phone, email and live chat as well as the website and app, your own personal bettting phone number, free bets up to £100 and membership to The Fitzdares Club, including tickets and events. Finally, Private Office is an elite-level membership tier, with the website stating that “you’ll get a tap on the shoulder when you’re in.”
Pros & cons of Fitzdares
| Pros | Cons |
| Excellent for horse racing betting | Aimed more at regular and higher-stakes bettors |
| Plenty of bonuses on offer across multiple sports | Limited selection of payment methods for UK customers |
| Cleanly designed website and app | High initial spend needed to activate welcome offer |
| Premium customer experience | |
| Multi-tiered customer account levels and rewards |
Diving deeper into Fitzdares
Licensing
Fitzdares is licensed in the UK by the UK Gambling Commission.
Payment methods
Fitzdares accepts debit cards and Apple Pay for both deposits and withdrawals for UK customers
Security and fairness
Fitzdares’ website is a secure website, with SSL technology protecting customer data as it’s sent over the internet. Fitzdares is also affiliated with IBAS for independent dispute resolution.
Responsible gambling measures
Fitzdares’s Safer Gambling measures include deposit limits, casino loss limits, reality checks, time outs and self-exclusion options. They also direct customers to external organisations that can help with problem gambling, including GamCare, TalkBanStop, Gamblers Anonymous, National Gambling Treatment Service and National Debtline.
FIRST rating
4.4/5 stars
Payment methods available at Fitzdares
| Payment method | Available on deposits | Minimum deposit | Available on withdrawals | Minimum withdrawal | Withdrawal time |
| Visa | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 1-3 days |
| Mastercard | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 1-3 days |
| Maestro | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 1-3 days |
| Apple Pay | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 1-3 days |
Fitzdares FAQs
Is Fitzdares legit?
100%. Fitzdares is a long-established and respected name in sports betting, through its membership clubs and long association with horse racing.
How can I contact customer support at Fitzdares?
To contact customer support at Fitzdares, select the contact us option from the menu, where you’ll find options to contact Fitzdares via telephone, text message and email. Live chat is also available via the website and app.
How do I reset my password at Fitzdares?
To reset your password at Fitzdares, head to the my account section of the site or app, where you’ll find an option to ‘edit password’. If you aren’t logged in, click or tap the ‘forgot password?’ link just above the password field in the log in box.
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