Matchbook: 0% Commission for 110 Days + 3 × £10 Free Bets
- How the Matchbook 110-day commission-free welcome window works (promo code COMMFREE110)
- How to stack the 3 × £10 free bets on top using promo code NEW30 and its £20 split qualifier
- How to time your bookmaker free bet extractions to fall inside the 110-day window
- How much extra value 0% commission adds vs. standard 2% exchange rates
Offer Summary
What You'll Need
- A new Matchbook account (never signed up before)
- ID and proof of address ready for verification
- £100–£200 in lay liability funds
- A queued list of bookmaker free bets to extract in the 110-day window
- A matched betting calculator with adjustable commission input
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Plan the 110-day window before you sign up
The value of this offer depends entirely on how much you actually lay during the 110-day window. Before creating the account, list out the bookmaker sign-up offers, reload offers, and free bets you expect to extract over the next four months. Aim to fill the window with meaningful activity rather than signing up and forgetting.
Sign up to Matchbook with both promo codes
Create your account using real details. At registration, apply promo code COMMFREE110 for the 110-day commission-free window AND promo code NEW30 for the 3 × £10 free bets. Deposit by debit card only — Skrill, Neteller and PaySafe deposits do not qualify for NEW30. Upload ID and proof of address immediately so verification doesn't hold up withdrawals later. The 110-day commission-free clock begins from account creation.
Confirm both promotions are active
Check your account settings or welcome email to confirm both promo codes were accepted. When you place your first lay bet, Matchbook should display 0% commission on the market rather than the standard 2%, and your account should show the pending 3 × £10 free bets conditional on the split £20 qualifier.
Place both £20 split qualifiers for NEW30
NEW30 now requires two qualifying bets totalling £20: £10 on the Exchange at odds of 2.0 or higher, AND £10 on a Bet Builder or Multiple of at least 3 selections at combined odds of 3.0 or higher. Deposit enough to cover both qualifiers plus several concurrent lay bets — £120 to £220 is usually sufficient. Lay each qualifier (at Matchbook itself with 0% commission, or at another exchange) so the qualifying loss is small. Completing both unlocks 3 × £10 free bets — one for the Exchange, one for Multiples and one for the Bet Builder.
Set your calculator to 0% commission
When you calculate lay stakes for qualifying and free bets at Matchbook, change the exchange commission field from the default 2% to 0%. This gives you slightly smaller lay stakes and a larger guaranteed return per free bet.
Extract the 3 × £10 free bets within 7 days
The three £10 free bets are stake-not-returned and credit within 72 hours of completing both qualifiers. They expire 7 days after crediting, so extract them promptly: run each through the standard SNR back/lay process at higher odds (5.0–6.0). At typical odds you'll bank around £20–£24 of guaranteed cash across the three free bets alone — before any commission savings on the rest of your activity.
Lay your bookmaker free bets at Matchbook
Work through your queued list of offers. For each one, place the back bet at the bookmaker and the lay at Matchbook. Every pound of winning lay activity during this window saves you 2% compared to your normal exchange, which adds up quickly across four months of matched betting.
Check liquidity carefully on each market
Matchbook's liquidity is reasonable on major football, tennis and horse racing markets, but thinner than Betfair or Smarkets on smaller events. Always confirm there's enough money available at your required lay odds before placing the back bet.
After 110 days, compare Matchbook to your other exchanges
Once the window ends, Matchbook reverts to 2% commission — the same as Smarkets. You can keep using it as a secondary exchange for when the odds or liquidity happen to be better than elsewhere, but there's no structural reason to prefer it over Smarkets from that point on.
Worked Example
Here's how the two stacked offers and the four-month commission saving combine across an active matched betting period.
| Offer / activity | Details | Expected value |
|---|---|---|
| NEW30: £20 split qualifier | £10 Exchange bet at 2.0+ and £10 Bet Builder/Multiple (3+ selections) at 3.0+, both laid at 0% commission | -£0.40 qualifying loss |
| NEW30: 3 × £10 free bets | Three £10 SNR free bets (Exchange, Multiples, Bet Builder) at 5.0–6.0, laid at the exchange — expire 7 days after crediting | +~£20–£24 |
| COMMFREE110: sign-up free bet 1 | £100 SNR free bet at 5.0, laid at Matchbook | +~£1.60 (vs. 2% commission) |
| COMMFREE110: sign-up free bet 2 | £50 SNR free bet at 5.0, laid at Matchbook | +~£0.80 |
| COMMFREE110: reload free bets | ~16 × £25 reload free bets across four months | +~£6.40 |
| COMMFREE110: qualifiers | Many close-matched qualifiers with small winning lays | +~£1.50 |
| Total extra value | Across the 110-day window, with the 3 × £10 free bets banked | ~£30 (active use: £35–£45+) |
Matchbook-Specific Tips
- Front-load your busiest matched betting weeks into this 110-day window. If you know a big bookmaker reload (Cheltenham, Euros, World Cup) is coming, time your Matchbook sign-up accordingly so it falls inside the four months.
- Apply BOTH promo codes (COMMFREE110 and NEW30) at sign-up — you cannot add them retroactively. Missing either code at registration forfeits that part of the offer.
- Deposit by debit card only for NEW30 — Skrill, Neteller and PaySafe deposits do not qualify, so an e-wallet deposit would silently void your free-bet entitlement.
- Plan both legs of the £20 qualifier in advance: £10 on the Exchange at 2.0+ and £10 on a Bet Builder/Multiple of 3+ selections at 3.0+. The 3.0+ Multiple leg is harder to lay tightly, so line up a low-margin selection before you start.
- Extract all 3 × £10 free bets within 7 days of crediting — they expire on a rolling 7-day clock, so don't sit on them once they land.
- Set your calculator's commission to 0% for Matchbook lays — if you leave it at 2% you'll slightly over-lay and leave profit on the table.
- The "no commission" also applies to losing lay bets, which is a non-event — but the real edge is on winning lays, where the 2% you'd normally pay stays in your pocket.
- Keep screenshots of commission displayed at 0% on your first few lays, in case there's ever a dispute about whether the promo applied to a specific market.
- Once the 110 days end, Smarkets remains the default choice for most lays given equal commission but better liquidity.
Check lay liquidity before committing to Matchbook
Matchbook's liquidity is noticeably thinner than Betfair Exchange or Smarkets on smaller markets — lower league football, minor tennis tours, and outright specials in particular. If you place a bookmaker back bet assuming Matchbook lay odds are available and then the price moves or evaporates, you're stuck with an unmatched position. Always confirm the lay odds and amount available before placing the back bet at the bookmaker. If liquidity isn't there, use Smarkets or Betfair Exchange instead — the 2% commission saving is not worth taking an unmatched lay.
Key takeaways
- Matchbook gives 0% commission for 110 days with promo code COMMFREE110 — four full months of commission-free laying
- Stack 3 × £10 free bets with promo code NEW30 via a split £20 qualifier (£10 Exchange at 2.0+ and £10 Bet Builder/Multiple of 3+ selections at 3.0+) for ~£20 of guaranteed extra value
- The free bets are SNR, credit within 72h and expire 7 days after crediting — extract all three promptly; deposit by debit card only
- Expected total extra value is ~£30 in a baseline scenario, £35–£45+ for active matched bettors
- Apply BOTH codes at registration — they cannot be added retroactively
- Change your calculator’s commission field to 0% when laying at Matchbook during the window
- Confirm lay liquidity before placing each back bet — Matchbook is thinner than Smarkets on smaller markets
- After 110 days Matchbook becomes a standard 2% exchange — no reason to prefer it over Smarkets from that point
Matchbook offer FAQs
Do I need a promo code for the Matchbook offer?
Yes, and you need two. Apply COMMFREE110 for the 110-day 0% commission window and NEW30 for the 3 × £10 free bets. Both codes must be entered at registration — you cannot add them retroactively, and missing either code at sign-up forfeits that part of the offer.
How does the NEW30 £20 qualifier work?
NEW30 requires two qualifying bets totalling £20: £10 on the Exchange at odds of 2.0 or higher, AND £10 on a Bet Builder or Multiple of at least 3 selections at combined odds of 3.0 or higher. Complete both and you receive 3 × £10 free bets — one for the Exchange, one for Multiples and one for the Bet Builder. You must also deposit by debit card, as Skrill, Neteller and PaySafe deposits do not qualify.
Are the Matchbook free bets stake-not-returned (SNR), and when do they expire?
Yes. The 3 × £10 free bets from NEW30 are stake-not-returned, so the stake is not included in any winnings. They are credited within 72 hours of completing both qualifiers and expire 7 days after crediting, so extract them promptly using the standard SNR back/lay process at higher odds of around 5.0–6.0.
How much profit can I make from the Matchbook offer?
The 3 × £10 free bets together deliver around £20–£24 of guaranteed cash, which is the floor of the offer. The 110-day 0% commission window then layers extra value on every lay you place. Expect about £30 of total extra value in a baseline scenario, rising to £35–£45+ for an active matched bettor.
What commission does Matchbook charge after the 110 days?
Once the 110-day window ends, Matchbook reverts to its standard 2% commission on net winnings — the same rate as Smarkets. There's no structural reason to prefer it over Smarkets from that point, though you can keep it as a secondary exchange for better odds or liquidity.
Related guides
- Smarkets welcome offer — the other main 2% exchange — useful as a comparator.
- Betfair Exchange welcome offer — the deepest liquidity exchange in the UK market.
- Betting exchanges explained — background on how exchanges work.
- Smarkets vs Betfair Exchange — head-to-head exchange comparison.