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The best bet365 alternatives in the UK

bet365 has the biggest app and the highest payout caps, but it settled with the Gambling Commission in 2024 and we couldn't check its withdrawal times or support hours. These licensed bookmakers have cleaner records or publish more.

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Best bet365 alternatives

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The best bet365 alternative for most people in the UK is Sky Bet. Sky Bet has no Commission action on record since March 2021, free in-play streams, and Pay by Bank withdrawals that arrive immediately.

  1. 1 Sky Bet Best overall 8.8 /10
  2. 2 William Hill 24/7 support 8.1 /10
  3. 3 Paddy Power Best Odds Guaranteed 8.2 /10

Why look for a bet365 alternative?

  • A cleaner record: we found no Commission action against Sky Bet or Midnite since March 2021.
  • Published payout times: Sky Bet's Pay by Bank withdrawals arrive immediately, and William Hill pays Visa Direct withdrawals within 4 hours.
  • Support around the clock: William Hill answers by messaging 24/7.

The best bet365 alternatives in the UK

Rank #1

Sky Bet

Best overall

8.8 /10

Sky Bet has no Commission action on record since March 2021, free in-play streams, and Pay by Bank withdrawals that arrive immediately.

Features
BuildABet, RequestABet, cash out between legs, free in-play streams
Max. payout
£500,000 a day on top football; £250,000 on racing
Payout speed
Pay by Bank immediately; cards 1–4 hours
  • No fine or settlement in the Gambling Commission's records since March 2021
  • BuildABet, RequestABet and cash out before, during and between legs
  • Free streams of selected in-play events, just by logging in
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Rank #2

William Hill

24/7 support

8.1 /10

William Hill matches bet365's £1 million cap on top UK and Irish races, answers 24/7 and publishes every payment limit and withdrawal time.

Features
Bet Builder, #YourOdds, cash out (no partial), WHTV streams
Max. payout
£1M a day on the Premier League and top UK & Irish races
Payout speed
Visa Direct within 4 hours; Pay by Bank immediate to 1 working day
  • Messaging support around the clock
  • £1 million daily caps on the Premier League and top UK and Irish races
  • Minimum stakes of 3p, or 1p a line on accumulators of four or more
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Rank #3

Paddy Power

Best Odds Guaranteed

8.2 /10

Paddy Power's iOS app is rated even higher, 4.74 from more than 266,000 ratings, with Bet Builder+ and live streaming.

Features
Bet Builder+, partial cash out, live streaming
Max. payout
£1M a day overall (2025 terms)
Payout speed
Instant bank transfer immediately; cards 1–4 hours (2025)
  • Best Odds Guaranteed on all UK and Irish racing for customers who opt in (2025 terms)
  • Partial cash out, and free streams of in-play events when logged in
  • The best-rated iOS app in our top five: 4.74 from more than 266,000 ratings
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Other options worth knowing

These aren’t in our top 5, but they can make sense in specific situations.

  • Betfair Sportsbook

    Betfair's sportsbook sits beside the Betfair Exchange, where you can back or lay at prices set by other bettors. We couldn't read its current help pages from outside the UK, so it isn't ranked.

When to stick with bet365

Stick with bet365 if you bet big on football or want the most-used app in the UK: its £2 million cap on the Premier League is the highest we found.

bet365 vs the alternatives

bet365 compared with its best alternatives
#2 bet365 #1 Sky Bet #4 William Hill #3 Paddy Power
SafeBet score 8.6/108.8/108.1/108.2/10
Best for Biggest app & payout capsBest overall24/7 supportBest Odds Guaranteed
Gambling Commission licence Hillside (UK Sports) ENC, account 55148SBG Sports Limited, account 67370WHG (International) Limited, account 39225PPB Counterparty Services Limited, account 39439
Sports Football, racing, tennis, golf, darts, boxing, US sports & more60+ sports and events, incl. football, racing, darts, esports, politicsFootball, racing, greyhounds, tennis, golf, cricket, darts, esports, politics & moreFootball, racing, boxing, rugby, tennis, golf, darts, snooker, F1 & more
Features Live streaming, in-play betting, Bet Builder+BuildABet, RequestABet, cash out between legs, free in-play streamsBet Builder, #YourOdds, cash out (no partial), WHTV streamsBet Builder+, partial cash out, live streaming
Max. payout £2M a day on the Premier League; £1M on UK & Irish racing£500,000 a day on top football; £250,000 on racing£1M a day on the Premier League and top UK & Irish races£1M a day overall (2025 terms)
Payments Debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Pay by Bank, PayPalDebit cards, Apple Pay, Pay by Bank, Revolut PayDebit cards, Pay by Bank, Apple Pay, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, cash in shopsDebit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, bank transfer (2025)
Payout speed Not checked (UK pages blocked outside the UK)Pay by Bank immediately; cards 1–4 hoursVisa Direct within 4 hours; Pay by Bank immediate to 1 working dayInstant bank transfer immediately; cards 1–4 hours (2025)
Apps iOS 4.7 · Android 4.6iOS 4.7 · Android 4.6iOS 4.7 · Android 4.2iOS 4.7 · Android 4.3
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What is the best alternative to bet365?

Sky Bet, with a cleaner record and published payout times, or William Hill for support around the clock.

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The facts on this page come from our full reviews, which list their sources: Sky Bet, William Hill, Paddy Power and bet365.