How To Sign Up At Online Betting Sites

Remember when we said that being on the electoral roll can speed up the process of applying for a betting account online? In the UK you have to be 18 to vote, just as you have to be 18 to gamble legally. So, if you're registered on the electoral roll, the bookmaker will know you're at least 18 years of age. If you aren't on the electoral roll in Britain, perhaps because you're not a UK citizen, then you'll need to verify your age through other means. Namely a form of official photo I.D that lists your date of birth alongside your picture. The most common identifications accepted for age verification include: A driver's licence or provisional licence, A passport, A national I.D card

When you register at an online bookies you'll be asked to provide a few personal details about yourself, in addition to your name and date of birth. Namely, your home address in the UK and an email address. Bookmakers online in Britain are required to collect this info under UK gambling law. It's not to spy on you, or to inundate you with endless spam. The reason you're asked to verify your home address and email is as a preventative measure against money laundering scams. So, it's imperative that the info you provide is legitimate or you could find yourself at the centre of an investigation and activity on your betting account suspended. To verify your address you'll need at least one of the following dated within 3 months and registered at your address in your name: A utilities bill, A bank statement, A council tax bill, A mobile or landline phone bill.

The third type of verification you might encounter at a UK bookies is to do with banking. When you bet for real money you'll need to register a payment method to deposit funds to your account. Accepted payment methods at British sports betting sites can include: A debit, credit or prepaid card, Instant bank transfer, eWallets such as Skrill, Neteller, ecoPayz and PayPal, Payment by phone bill, Apple Pay or Google Wallet, Wire transfer.