Paddy Power bookmaker review | Bet £5 Get £30
- One of the top betting sites in Europe
- Plenty of bonuses and boosts across the big sports
- Innovative bet incentives
- One of the top betting sites in Europe
- Plenty of bonuses and boosts across the big sports
- Innovative bet incentives
By Simon Head
With their irreverent marketing approach and a plethora of markets, plus a range of bonuses and offers, it’s no surprise that Paddy Power is one of the most popular bookies with UK and Irish bettors.
Key information
| Link to site | https://paddypower.com |
| Welcome bonus | Open a new account with the promo code YSKAST, deposit min £5.00 and bet min £5.00 on sports at 1/1 or bigger and get £30 in free bets |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Licence | UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority [MGA] |
| Sports offered | American Football, Australian Rules, baseball, basketball, boxing, cricket, cycling, darts, esports, football, futsal, Gaelic Games, golf, greyhound racing, handball, horse racing, ice hockey, mixed martial arts, motorsport, rugby league, rugby union, snooker, table tennis, tennis, virtuals, volleyball |
| Payout time | 2-3 working days for withdrawals to bank cards. Usually same day for PayPal, Neteller and Skrill. |
| Minimum withdrawal | £0.01 [Apple Pay] |
| Customer support options | FAQs, live chat, Twitter/X |
| Owner | PPB Counterparty Services Limited |
| Banking options | Card payments, PayPal, bank transfer, Neteller, Skrill, PaySafeCard, Much Better, Rapid Transfer |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| FIRST rating | 4.5/5 stars |
What is Paddy Power all about?
Bonuses
Paddy Power is renowned for its humorous, innovative marketing and that means there’s always a bonus or an offer to take advantage of. Whether it’s the current welcome offer that can earn you £30 in free bets if you deposit and bet £5.00 or the plethora of rewards, incentives or failed acca free bets on offer, there’s plenty of reasons to have an account with Paddy Power.
Available sports
Paddy Power has a wide range of sports and markets, including esports and virtual sports. But their bread and butter is their football and horse racing betting and I’d argue their markets and odds are among the very best you’ll find in the UK market.
User experience and interface
With its subtle white and green colourway, the Paddy Power website is smart and clutter-free. The layout is clear, with easy-to-find nav items. Help is available via the left hand navigation on the desktop website and via the person icon in the top right corner on both the website and the app.
Mobile and app compatibility
The Paddy Power app has some of the highest ratings for a betting app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and for good reason. The app is well designed, easy to use and does a great job of promoting their active offers for customers. And, with Face ID compatibility, logging in and getting to your bet is a piece of cake.
App Store: 4.7/5 stars (217.4k ratings)
Google Play: 4.5/5 stars (36.9k reviews)
VIP programmes and loyalty rewards
Paddy’s Rewards Club offers regular bonuses, free bets and incentives for registered customers. At the time of writing, my account offered me the chance to earn a free £5.00 bet each week, as well as a two-question head start on their free Beat The Drop game.
Pros & cons of Paddy Power
| Pros | Cons |
| One of the top betting sites in Europe | Minimum withdrawal limit for Visa/Mastercard is higher than minimum deposit limit |
| Plenty of bonuses and boosts across the big sports | No telephone option for customer support |
| Innovative bet incentives like ‘Super Sub’ and free bets if one of your acca legs lets you down | No email option for customer support |
| Among the best for range and variety of betting markets | |
| Top-rated betting app |
Diving deeper into Paddy Power
Licensing
Paddy Power is licensed in the UK by the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gambling Authority.
Payment methods
Paddy Power’s payment methods are pretty much standard compared to their rivals, with debit cards and e-wallets including PayPal, Skrill and Neteller all available. However, Paddy Power doesn’t offer crypto betting.
Security and fairness
Paddy Power is registered with International Betting Adjudication Service [IBAS] via its parent company, Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited. They perform annual PCI-DSS assessments that enforce tight controls surrounding customers’ card details and data in order to protect that sensitive information. Betfair also performs annual independent security audits to fulfil requests from the UK Gambling Commission.
Responsible gambling measures
As you’d expect from a top-notch sports betting site, Paddy Power has a host of responsible gambling resources, including deposit limits, loss limits, reality checks, 'take a break', self-exclusion options and additional help and resources via a host of external bodies, including GamStop, the National Gambling Helpline and BeGambleAware.
FIRST rating
4.5/5 stars
Payment methods available at Paddy Power
| Payment method | Available on deposits | Minimum deposit | Available on withdrawals | Minimum withdrawal | Withdrawal time |
| Visa/Visa Debit | YES | £5 | YES | £10 | 1-5 working days |
| Mastercard | YES | £5 | YES | £10 | 1-5 working days |
| Maestro | YES | £5 | YES | £10 | 1-5 working days |
| Apple Pay | YES | £5 | YES | £0.01 | 2-3 working days |
| PayPal | YES | £10 | YES | £11 | 12-24 hours |
| Skrill | YES | £5 | YES | £10 | 12-24 hours |
| PaySafeCard | YES | £5 | No | N/A | N/A |
| Neteller | YES | £5 | YES | £1 | 12-24 hours |
| Bank transfer | YES | £5 | YES | £10 | 1-5 working days |
Paddy Power FAQs
Is Paddy Power legit?
One hundred percent. Paddy Power is one of the biggest bookmakers in Europe and one of the most popular in the UK and Ireland.
How can I contact customer support at Paddy Power?
Click or tap the person icon in the top right of the Paddy Power app or website and scroll to the bottom of the menu. Help & Support is the final option on the list. From there you can access their Help FAQs, as well as their live chat.
How do I reset my password at Paddy Power?
Click or tap the person icon in the top right of the Paddy Power app or website, then scroll down to the account details section and select my details. Click/tap the Edit button in the about you section and follow the prompts to reset your password.