bet365 is the world's largest independent bookmaker and brings that depth to Australian racing: more international meetings, more exotic markets and some of the most generous member offers in the local market.
Sign-up bonus bets are banned nationally, but bet365's existing-member offer is one of the best structured in Australia — its headline racing promotion returns your stake as bonus credit when your horse finishes second in nominated feature races, and its odds boosts are genuinely competitive rather than cosmetic.
Current bet365 promotions for existing members
Second-place stake-back
bet365's signature racing offer: get your stake back as bonus credit when your runner finishes second in selected feature races — including major Group 1 days.
Daily odds boosts
Boosted fixed prices across racing and sport, with transparent maximum-stake disclosure — rare in the industry.
Early payout
Selected sports markets paid out early when your team goes well ahead; racing equivalents appear on feature races.
Bet builder & same-game multi offers
Regular multi insurance and boost tokens for same-game and same-race multis.
Promotion availability rotates and can differ by state — check the Offers tab in your account for what's live today.
Payments & withdrawals
Visa/Mastercard, POLi, PayPal, Apple Pay, bank transfer and BPAY. Deposits are fee-free and instant except bank transfer (1–2 days). Withdrawals return to most deposit methods where card/ewallet rules allow, otherwise bank transfer.
App & live streaming
The bet365 app streams a huge range of Australian and international racing, plus UK and international sport. Live pictures require a funded account or a recent bet.
bet365 strengths and watch-outs
Strengths
- Deepest international racing coverage of any AU bookmaker
- Transparent boost terms and published max stakes
- Feature-race second-place money-back
- Excellent live streaming breadth
Watch out for
- Verification can be stricter than local rivals at first withdrawal
- Some promos exclude residents of certain states — check the T&Cs tile
bet365 bonus bets FAQ
- Does bet365 have a sign-up bonus code?
- No Australian bookmaker can legally offer sign-up bonuses since May 2019. bet365 bonus offers exist only for existing members — check the Offers section after logging in.
- What payment methods does bet365 accept?
- Debit/credit cards, POLi, PayPal, Apple Pay, bank transfer and BPAY. Most deposits are instant and fee-free.
- How do I use a bonus bet at bet365?
- Log in, open the Offers section to see available credits, select your market, and the bonus-bet toggle appears in the bet slip next to the stake box.
- Is bet365 licensed in Australia?
- Yes — Hillside (Australia New Media) Pty Ltd is licensed in the Northern Territory and accepts Australian residents in every state and territory.