Telephone Bookmakers

What is telephone betting?

Telephone betting means placing bets by calling a bookmaker on a special phone number. When you sign up with a bookmaker that offers this service, they will give you a number to call when you want to place a bet.

The bookmaker has staff trained to answer your calls and help with your bets. These people know about sports and the bookmaker’s rules for betting. They are usually friendly and ready to assist.

To pay for your bets, you’ll need to share your payment information with the bookmaker. Sometimes, you’ll also need to confirm your bets by pressing buttons on your phone and entering a code.

Many bookmakers let you place bets using apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. If you have Internet access, you can use these apps instead of making a regular phone call.

It’s easy to open a telephone betting account. You can apply by calling or by filling out a form online. Once your account is ready, the bookmaker will give you a special ID number to use when you call.

To verify your account, you’ll need to show proof of who you are. This means sending a copy of an official ID, like your driving license or passport. Most bookmakers let you scan or take a picture of the document and email it to them.

You’ll also need to prove where you live by sending something like a recent bill (electric, water, gas, etc.) or a bank statement with your address on it.

What you need to know about telephone betting

As we mentioned earlier, telephone betting accounts tend to only be available for residents of the United Kingdom and Ireland nowadays. If you live outside of these regions, you will need to contact the bookmaker to see if they can accommodate you.

With a telephone betting account, you should be able to place wagers on various sports such as football, horse racing, tennis, and more. However, you need to be aware that all bookmakers offering telephone accounts are likely to have some limitations, so it will pay to do your research before signing up with them.

In the United Kingdom, you cannot place bets using a credit card, so there is usually a “debit account” option where you use your debit card to cover all of your betting activities. The transactions are typically free when you use a debit card. When you win, you can request a withdrawal back to your card, and the funds will appear in your bank account.

When searching for a bookmaker that provides a telephone betting service, we suggest that you only select a bookie with a solid track record and good reputation. Always verify that the bookmaker has a valid license to operate.