Paddy Power vs Betfair — Ireland
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.
| Paddy Power | Betfair | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Licence | GRAI ✓ | GRAI ✓ |
| Best price share | 13% | 72% |
| Avg. margin | 7.6% | 2.7% |
| Min deposit | 10 | 10 |
| Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h |
| Payments | Debit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Revolut Pay | Debit Card, 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, Paddy Power 7.8/10.
Markets & coverage
Markets & coverage: we'd point most people to Betfair here — it scores 8.8/10 in our rating, Paddy Power 8.3/10.
Live betting
Live betting: we'd point most people to Betfair here — it scores 8.7/10 in our rating, Paddy Power 8.2/10.
Payments & payouts
Payments & payouts: both score well in our rating (8.5/10 and 8.4/10) — this one won't decide it.
Withdrawal time
Withdrawal time: both score well in our rating (8.6/10 and 8.5/10) — this one won't decide it.
App & mobile
App & mobile: both score well in our rating (8.8/10 and 8.4/10) — this one won't decide it.
Bet Builder
Bet Builder: we'd point most people to Paddy Power here — it scores 8.0/10 in our rating, Betfair 7.4/10.
Licence & safety
Licence & safety: both score well in our rating (9.2/10 and 9.2/10) — this one won't decide it.
Paddy Power — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Payouts arrive fast
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✗ Odds are competitive but not always the best
Betfair — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✓ Responsive customer support
- ✓ Solid live betting section
- ✗ No real bet builder