Matchbook bookmaker review | Bet £50 Get £50
- Excellent odds available on exchange
- Well-designed website
- Matchbook Zero offers fixed-odds betting with zero margin
- Excellent odds available on exchange
- Well-designed website
- Matchbook Zero offers fixed-odds betting with zero margin
By Simon Head
With some of the best odds you’ll find, plus the added ability to lay odds as well as back them, Matchbook’s betting exchange gives you a great option if you want to take your sports betting to the next level.
Key information
| Link to site | https://www.matchbook.com/ |
| Welcome bonus | Bet £50, get £50 Bet £30, get £30 Bet £30 on horse racing, get £30 in free horse racing bets, 0% exchange commission for 110 days |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Licence | UK Gambling Commission |
| Sports offered | American football, baseball, basketball, cricket, darts, golf, greyhound racing, horse racing, rugby union, snooker, soccer, tennis |
| Payout time | 1-3 working days |
| Minimum withdrawal | £10 |
| Customer support options | Live chat, email, FAQs |
| Owner | Triplebet Limited |
| Banking options | Debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Neteller and Skrill |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| FIRST rating | 4.3/5 stars |
What is Matchbook all about?
Bonuses
Matchbook has three offers available for new customers, which match your initial first bet if you bet £50 or £30. Alternatively, there’s a separate horse racing offer that awards you £30 in horse racing bets if you bet £30 on horse racing. Finally, there’s a fourth offer that gives you zero percent commission on your exchange bets for 110 days – an excellent offer if you plan on betting frequently on Matchbook’s exchange.
Available sports
Matchbook’s betting exchange covers most of the big-sport bases but doesn’t offer the same level of sport and market depth you’ll find with the top fixed-odds sports betting sites. Matchbook Zero, the brand’s zero-margin fixed-odds betting channel, provides outstanding value with the markets offering no edge to the bookie, despite not having esports betting its features keep it very competitive when compared to other sports betting sites.
User experience and interface
Matchbook’s website is one of the best we’ve reviewed. The design is clean and the layout is clutter-free, despite the additional information displayed on screen when in the exchange portion of the site. With Matchbook being primarily a betting exchange, there are notable differences between Matchbook’s onlin bookmaker site and the top fixed-odds betting sites. But the way everything is laid out makes exchange betting much more accessible to sports bettors intrigued to give it a try for the first time.
Mobile and app compatibility
It’s rare for a sports betting app to receive near-unanimous acclaim, but Matchbook’s betting app is a great success with those who use it, and it has the reviews and ratings to back that up. The app received a 4.8 rating on Apple’s App Store, and a 4.6 on the Google Play Store.
App Store: 4.8/5 stars (1.5k ratings)
Google Play: 4.6/5 stars (514 reviews)
VIP programmes and loyalty rewards
During our review, we could not find a VIP programme or rewards programme for Matchbook customers.
Pros & Cons of Matchbook
| Pros | Cons |
| Excellent odds available on exchange | Lack of esports betting |
| Well-designed website makes exchange betting much more appealing and less daunting for newbies | Could have more withdrawal options |
| Matchbook Zero offers fixed-odds betting on horse racing and football with zero margin | Though competitive, Matchbook Zero offers limited options to bet on fixed odds |
| Outstanding, highly-rated app | |
| Great for in-play betting |
Diving deeper into Matchbook
Licensing
Matchbook is licensed in the UK by the UK Gambling Commission and the Alderney Gambling Control Committee.
Payment methods
Matchbook accepts payments from debit cards, Skrill, Neteller, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Withdrawn funds typically take between one and three working days to reach a customer’s account.
Security and fairness
Customer funds at Matchbook are all stored in an independent customer trust, which offers the highest level of funds protection, including protection from insolvency. Additionally, Matchbook refers disputes involving UK customers to IBAS for independent dispute resolution.
Responsible gambling measures
Matchbook offers gross deposit limits, net deposit limits, reality checks, time outs, and self-exclusion as part of its ‘safer gambling’ tools. Matchbook also offers links to other handy resources via external bodies and organisations, including Take Time to Think, GamCare, Gamblers Anonymous, Gambling Therapy, NetNanny, Cybersitter, Cyber Patrol and Content Watch.
FIRST rating
4.3/5 stars
Payment methods available at Matchbook
| Payment method | Available on deposits | Minimum deposit | Available on withdrawals | Minimum withdrawal | Withdrawal time |
| Visa | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 1-3 working days |
| Mastercard | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 1-3 working days |
| Neteller | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 1-3 working days |
| Skrill | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 1-3 working days |
| Apple Pay | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 1-3 working days |
| Google Pay | YES | £10 | YES | £10 | 1-3 working days |
Matchbook FAQs
Is Matchbook legit?
Yes. Matchbook is one of the leading sports betting exchanges in the UK. The site is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission to ensure legal operation within UK government laws and regulations.
How can I contact customer support at Matchbook?
To get in touch with customer support at Matchbook, tap the menu icon at the bottom of the app, then select the help & support tab for access to FAQs and contact options. From the website, a contact us link can be found in the footer, while a direct link to the FAQs and live chat can be found in icon form in the bottom right corner of the site.
How do I reset my password at Matchbook?
To reset your Matchbook password, select account, then account settings. From there, you’ll find an option to change your password. Follow the prompts to reset your password.