Betfair vs Sky Bet — United Kingdom
Our verdict: Pick Betfair if prices are competitive without hunting matters most to you; its regulatory record and stated payout terms both hold up on inspection.
| Betfair | Sky Bet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Licence | UKGC ✓ | UKGC ✓ |
| Best price share | 33% | 27% |
| Avg. margin | 3.7% | 7.5% |
| Min deposit | 10 | 10 |
| Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h |
| Payments | Debit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Trustly | Debit Card, Apple Pay, PayPal |
| Apps | iOS/Android | iOS/Android |
| Find My Best Betting Site | Find My Best Betting Site |
Odds comparison
Odds comparison: we'd point most people to Betfair here — it scores 8.9/10 in our rating, Sky Bet 7.4/10.
Markets & coverage
Markets & coverage: we'd point most people to Betfair here — it scores 8.8/10 in our rating, Sky Bet 8.1/10.
Live betting
Live betting: we'd point most people to Betfair here — it scores 8.7/10 in our rating, Sky Bet 8.0/10.
Payments & payouts
Payments & payouts: both score well in our rating (8.4/10 and 8.1/10) — this one won't decide it.
Withdrawal time
Withdrawal time: both score well in our rating (8.5/10 and 8.3/10) — this one won't decide it.
App & mobile
App & mobile: we'd point most people to Sky Bet here — it scores 8.9/10 in our rating, Betfair 8.4/10.
Bet Builder
Bet Builder: we'd point most people to Sky Bet here — it scores 8.4/10 in our rating, Betfair 7.4/10.
Licence & safety
Licence & safety: both score well in our rating (9.2/10 and 9.1/10) — this one won't decide it.
Betfair — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✓ Responsive customer support
- ✓ Solid live betting section
- ✗ No real bet builder
Sky Bet — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Payouts arrive fast
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✗ Prices rarely top the market
- ✗ Limited streaming coverage