Why do I need to verify my contact information? - We want to make sure that the details you used to register your account are correct, for security reasons and to ensure that we use the appropriate means if we need to contact you in the future.

To fulfil all the requirements of your identity verification process, you will be asked to provide valid and in-date photo ID when you register an account with us.

In order to comply with regulations and in line with our commitment to responsible gambling, we need to confirm your age.

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to bet with Betfair.

At Betfair, the security of your personal information is a top priority. Here are some of the ways we protect you and your account:

As a company, we pride ourselves on the integrity and transparency of our business. It is important that we are able to positively identify our customers and, in particular, confirm that they are over 18 years of age.

Anyone wishing to use Betfair must first open an account.