Odds on betfair are displayed in decimal (as opposed to fractional) odds. If you are unfamiliar with decimal odds, you can find an odds conversion chart here.Decimal odds include the unit stake 4/1 (fractional) for example is displayed as 5.0 in decimal odds. To quickly calculate your return on a bet, simply multiply your stake by your odds. £100 at 2.50 would therefore return £250. £20 at 5.00 would return £100 – these returns include your stake.
In some in-play markets, time-delays are used to ensure that people are given an opportunity to cancel unmatched bets when a major event happens, such as a goal being scored. This delay is also designed to protect customers in the event of broadcast signal delay.
One of our Player Protection tools, Deposit Limits allows you to restrict the amount and frequency of your deposits into your Betfair account.
Your discount rate is a percentage rate that reduces the commission you pay. You earn an increased rate the more you bet on Betfair by accumulating Betfair Points. You can find out more about our Commission scheme here.