Published at 09 Nov 2024 | Reading time: 5 minutes
It is time for another unofficial bookmaker battle to take place. In today's article, we will be comparing Bet365 and Melbet. Which bookmaker provides its customers with better betting odds and offers more diverse payment methods? The answers to those, and many more questions, will be given in a bit. So without further ado, let's see which bookmaker will come out as the winner of yet another rendezvous.
What are Bet365 and Melbet?
Before we get into a comparison mode, let's take a little time to learn more about the two bookmakers. Bet365 is probably one of the most recognized and preferred sports betting websites worldwide. It was first created back in early 2000 in Britain, and since then, it has gathered a database of over 35 000 000 customers around the globe. It is famous not only for its sports betting options but also for its variety of gambling activities.
Melbet, on the other hand, is not nearly as popular. It was established back in 2012 in Curacao and Nigeria. Melbet is little known to people from France, the UK, and the USA. The lack of popularity in those countries comes from licensing issues that don't permit the bookmaker to operate there. The permission is limited to countries like Kenya and Estonia. However, just like Bet365, Melbet specializes in sports and casino betting.
Bet365 vs. Melbet - Markets and variety of the sports offered
You are probably wondering why we are starting the comparison with the bookmakers' markets. Well, betting markets give us hints on the diversity of the bookmaker. What do we mean? Simply said, betting markets show the diversity of bets punters can place on any given sports event, meaning that the one bookmaker that provides more market options is the winner of the round.
The truth is that Bet365 offers great diversity in this regard. Football, rugby, and tennis are obviously available, but thankfully Bet365 has included some less popular sports, as well. For instance, we have surfing, sailing and water polo.
Interestingly enough, Melbet also surprises its customers with a variety of betting markets. And while some of the options are quite unusual and unpopular among the majority of people, we consider the options Bet365 to be more diverse, unique, and popular among customers.
Bet365 vs. Melbet- Bookmakers Odds
Betting Odds is something all experienced and new punters look for. Finding a bookmaker that provides reliable and accurate odds for all sports events is no easy task. Bet365 usually has better odds for smaller events and less popular markets. It probably provides the best odds for sports like football, tennis, and horse racing, but it lacks an exchange platform where users would have unlimited betting possibilities.
On the other hand, Melbet provides very high odds in every game available on their website. That makes the winner of this round quite obvious - Melbet.
Bet365 vs. Melbet - Sign-up bonuses
To attract more and more bettors, each bookmaker provides a variety of bonuses, usually money, that are meant to help all players. Bet365 and Melbet don't make an exception.
Sign-up offers can be anything - improved odds, cashback, or even free betting credits. Bet365 offers a rather generous welcome bonus to all newcomers. It gives them up to £100 in Bet Credits with a minimum bet amount of £0.1. And to be honest, Melbet is just as generous. The bookmaker provides up to €100 with a minimum bet amount of €0.2. Considering the generosity of both bookmakers, we can't really pronounce a winner in this round.
Bet365 vs. Melbet - Payment methods diversity
Another aspect to consider when choosing a bookmaker is the payment methods available and the time every deposit, withdrawal, and cashback takes. Bet365 provides some of the most reliable payment methods, including Credit and Debit cards, Bank transfers, AstroPay cards, Skrill, and Neteller. Bet365 doesn't accept PayPal or Bitcoin deposits.
Melbet, on the other hand, offers more diversity and thus leads the way in this round. The bookmaker accepts Visa and Mastercards, Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoin, Ecopayz, BankTransfers, Union Pay, and Payeer.
Bet365 vs. Melbet - User-friendliness
User experience is a key factor nowadays. Having easy-to-navigate websites and mobile apps is a must for every bookmaker that wants to keep its customers active for as long as possible. So let's see which of the bookmakers provides a better experience on all platforms.
Both bookmakers have a betting website and a mobile app that is for Android and iOS. The difference between the two comes when trying to navigate through the sites and apps. Melbet's website is cluttered with information, and in fact, is quite difficult for beginners and new users to find whatever they are looking for. That is not the case with Bet365 tho. Navigation on both the website and the mobile app is quite intuitive and easy. Bet365 provides easy access to all of its main functionalities, and honestly, that gives him first place in this round.
Bet365 vs. Melbet - Live Betting
When it comes to live betting, there is no actual winner. Both bookmakers provide this functionality, and it works equally well on both platforms. That means that both Bet365 and Melbet can be considered winners in this category.
Bet365 vs. Melbet - Live streaming comparison
When it comes to live streaming, however, Bet365 leads the way. Bet365 offers 150 000 live streaming options annually, and Melbet has none. Melbet doesn’t provide the live streaming functionality yet. On Bet365, you can watch live football, rugby, volleyball, racing, and even some esports.
So is anyone surprised that the winner of this round is Bet365?
Bet365 vs. Melbet - Customer service & support
When one trusts a bookmaker with so much of their money, one expects great customer service at all times. Bet365 provides that. You can contact their customer service teams by phone, via email, or their 24/7 live chat option. Although Melbet also provides a live chat option, email, and phone number, sometimes it is no easy task to contact an employee. Therefore, Bet365 leads the way in this category as well.
And the winner is…
Bet365 just by a little bit! That, however, doesn't mean that Melbet is worse. Melbet provides many good functionalities. Its main negative aspect is that it's prohibited in some countries which means that its popularity is much lower than Bet365's. In the end, it is up to you to decide which categories are most important to you when choosing a bookmaker.
Final words
Now that you know that both bookmakers are almost equally good, which one would you choose? Consider all advantages and disadvantages of both bookmakers and choose wisely. Don’t forget to enjoy the overall experience.
If you want to see other bookmakers compared with Bet365, don’t hesitate to visit our blog. There you will find plenty of articles on the topic.
