The sparrows have long whistled it from the rooftops. BILD, respectively the Axel Springer publishing house, actively enter the sports betting business. The betting provider portal has now been on air since mid-November 2020. Is BildBet really an enrichment for the German market? We took a look behind the scenes in the following detailed BildBet test.
Our look was logically directed at the betting offer, including the depth of the options and the betting odds, the new customer offer, the deposit and withdrawal options, and the customer service. A short conclusion of the test can be put directly in front of it.
BildBet can undoubtedly already collect plus points in some categories, but still has room for improvement here and there.
The BildBet advantages at a glance:
- Very good betting odds, especially for soccer
- Betting offer tailored to the German market
- PayPal as a deposit and withdrawal method
- Direct cooperation with BetVictor
BildBet – facts and data
At the latest in the course of the first sports betting license grants in October, the cat was out of the bag. BILD shows itself from now on as a sports betting provider. Several Internet portals in connection with the name "BILD" have been approved by the Darmstadt regional council. At the same time, the approval process has shown that Axel Springer Verlag has not landed its own bookmaking team.
There is a strategic, economic partnership with a long-established provider on the market – with BetVictor. The German betting license is held by BV (Germany) Limited. The company also has a second betting license, issued by the regulatory authorities in Gibraltar.
With the launch of BildBet, BetVictor has in turn won its betting offer for Germany from the market. All previous BetVictor customers are automatically switched to BildBet. There is no disadvantage for the users. You can still access the familiar betting offer, the account (including credit) is still accessible, just under the new label. BildBet, by the way, is only on the market in Germany. This means that customers from Austria, for example, continue to place their bets directly with BetVictor.
The British bookmaker can look back on a tradition dating back to 1946. The long experience of the betting provider also has a positive effect in the BildBet test. BV (Germany) Limited is a member of several international bookmaker associations, such as IBIA and IBAS. According to our BildBet experience, there are no weak points in player and data protection. The prevention of gambling addiction is given anyway due to the strict, restrictive German laws.
Externally, BildBet also works with GamCare and with BeGambleAware. The privacy rules are available on the website. Technically, the sports betting portal is logically up to date. The secure SSL encryption ensures the highest security in the transmission of customer information.
Betting selection: What is the selection of sports and betting types at BildBet?
BildBet has launched with a betting offer clearly aimed at the local market. Looking at the mainstream sports shows that there is no difference to BetVictor at all. Meanwhile, in the frame sections, some British specials, such as the horse and the greyhound races, are waived. BildBet apparently goes for class, rather than bulk. Every day you have at the young, German betting provider ca. 20 sports on the screen, with some seasonal fluctuations of course.
With the BildBet betting offer we could make very positive experiences
The clear focus is according to our BildBet experiences on the soccer bets. The betting portal relies on the round leather and rightly so. You can place your soccer betting tips worldwide. BildBet does not waive any important and "unimportant" leagues. You will find appropriate soccer offers on all continents. At the top of the portfolio is – it is obvious – the German Bundesliga.
The international highlights from the Champions League and Europa League, as well as the highest divisions from Italy, Spain, England and France may not be missing logically. According to our BildBet experience, the soccer offer deserves the predicate flawless.
Behind the soccer tips arrange the other, well-known mainstream sports. In tennis, it starts with the WTA and the ATP tournaments, but flanked by numerous, lower-class Challenger encounters. Who prefers the ice hockey bets, can bet not only the top games in the NHL, but also, among other things, the DEL 1 and DEL 2 in this country.
At the top of the basketball betting are the games of the NBA. Rugby, handball, American football, baseball, Formula 1, martial arts or volleyball round out the so-called main offer. In the area of the fringe disciplines, the BildBet offer is somewhat thinner. Table tennis, bowls, as well as the eSports betting, however, are there.
In the depth of betting options BildBet is positioned "Good", but not "Very good". In the major soccer leagues, you have about 150 markets per match at your disposal. The best known and most important betting options are included, but a few desirable features are missing.
We would not like to forget the long-term bets. The antepost section is very well set up, according to our BildBet experience, for all noteworthy sports and competitions. We have listed them following as an example the soccer Bundesliga long-term bets:
- Who will win the Bundesliga?
- Who will be German champion without FC Bayern Munich?
- Which teams qualify for the Champions League?
- Which teams are in the top 6 in the final table?
- Which clubs rise directly to the 2. Bundesliga from?
Live Betting: What does the live center look like at BildBet?
The live betting offer of BildBet is competitive. The sports betting provider tries to bring the users a varied and extensive live offer on the screens. Let's go live, of course, also with the king of soccer, down to the youth level. Tennis, basketball and ice hockey follow on the heels in the BildBet live betting offer. With beach volleyball, badminton, table tennis and cricket, additional spice is provided for live betting.
The Bildbet live betting view is visually appealing and has the most important thing in focus.
Something worthy of criticism in our view is the presentation of live betting. There is actually no talk of an independent live center at BildBet. The item "Live Betting" is integrated in the normal main menu. The current games are displayed in the middle of the website afterwards, quite simple and analogous to the pre-match odds. Especially on weekends – when countless matches are taking place at the same time – it unfortunately gets confusing very, very quickly. Who calls a match in the individual view, has all the odds of the game clearly in front of him, but loses sight of the rest of the "in play" offer completely.
Bonus: Is there a BildBet bonus and what are the conditions?
New betting provider = super bonus? Well, rather not. It starts for you with a BildBet bonus of up to 100 euros. However, the new customer bonus is only provided as a cashback offer, which means – not everyone will benefit from the betting bonus. The 100 euros back for you only if you lose your first BildBet bet. If your betting tip wins, the bonus offer is immediately void.
It is stipulated that you must activate the welcome offer in the players' lounge after registration and before making your first deposit. A classic BildBet bonus code is not required for this purpose. In the second step, you must deposit at least five euros, but should ideally opt for a minimum of 100 euros.
However, as described, the first bet is essential. You have a free hand in the selection. There is neither a minimum odds requirement nor a sports restriction. The handling is clear. If you win, it goes on for you without sports betting bonus. In the event of a loss, you will be credited with a bonus balance of up to 100 euros. This amount can not be cashed out. It remains the property of the bookmaker (free bet format). You must use the bonus once in full (piecemeal or in the total amount). The ultimate net profit ultimately belongs to them.
According to our BildBet experiences, regular customer offers are currently still completely waived, although this detail is not yet to be seen as particularly negative in the test of a very young online bookmaker.
The bonus conditions at a glance:
- Bonus type: Cashback insurance
- Bonus amount: max. 100 euros
- Minimum odds: –
- Fulfillment period: 7 days
Deposit: With what can the customers deposit, with what to withdraw?
The top deposit method at BildBet is PayPal. On the one hand, the point is to be emphasized as customer-friendly, on the other hand, it underlines the seriousness of the online provider. Fast and secure e-wallet payments are also possible via Skrill and Neteller. Recognized at the BildBet cashier are all credit cards from Visa and MasterCard, regardless of whether they are "real" credit or debit cards.
For smaller deposits you can use the codes of the Paysafecard. Online transfers are credited to the player's account within a few seconds using Klarna Sofort, Rapid or Trustly. We have compiled all BildBet deposit methods again including the minimum deposit amount below.
- PayPal from 5 €
- Neteller from 10 €
- Skrill from 10 €
- Visa from 5 €
- MasterCard from 5 €
- Paysafecard from 10 €
- Klarna Sofort from 10 €
- Trustly from 5 €
- Rapid from 5 €
The payouts are made after the legitimation check, basically according to the rules of the closed money circuit. Who, for example, makes a BildBet PayPal deposit, receives his winnings also credited in favor of the e-wallet. The internal processing of the payout takes a maximum of 24 hours in our experience.
All BildBet deposits and withdrawals are carried out free of charge.
Betting odds: How high is the payout key?
Where BildBet profits most from BetVictor? Correct – with the betting odds. The British bookmaker is in the international odds comparison for many years on an absolute top place and pulls BildBet logically directly up with it. According to our experience, the average odds key is a good 95 percent. In the major soccer leagues, it goes even further up the ladder. Top matches with odds keys between 98 and 99 percent are by no means a rarity, but rather the rule.
The Bildbet Boost in the test
If you as a user always want to bet on the best and highest betting odds, BildBet is already an absolute top recommendation today.
Limits: how much profit is there per bet/day or week at BildBet?
The topic of limits is somewhat double-edged in the BildBet test. Exact details of maximum winnings and stakes are not to be found in the terms and conditions. A little more transparency at this point would be desirable. According to our experience, you will never collide with the deposit limits as a normal sports bettor.
Important: Since BildBet already operates according to the new, German sports betting rules, you are allowed to bet a maximum of 1.000 Euro deposit. For a real highroller, this gambling requirement is of course not very pleasant and above all absolutely counterproductive. BildBet wants and will look for its place in the betting scene as a "bookmaker for the general public".
Customer service: How and when can customers reach BildBet staff?
The customer service of the online bookmaker earns a very good score in the BildBet review. The betting provider is of course with a German-speaking support team at the start. The team has shown itself to be competent and friendly in our practical tests. It is recognizable that BildBet immediately relies on trust.
BildBet customer service is available daily between 10 am and 10 pm. Those looking for quick contact can use the live chat on the website. Furthermore, e-mail inquiries can be made at [email protected]. The response time of the staff is impeccable. On an additional, telephone hotline is waived according to our BildBet experience, however.
Furthermore, in the help section of the website there is information on betting rules, responsible gaming and a small FAQ menu, divided into the following sections:
- General
- Sports betting
- Account
The most important information about the bookmaker's internal process is conveyed transparently.
App: How can customers bet mobile?
The BildBet sports betting app is particularly mature and is the focus of the offer
The entire sports betting program of BildBet can be used on mobile devices. Who accesses the bookmaker via smartphone or tablet, has the complete offer on his screen, without any compromises. There are no restrictions on sports and competitions. Furthermore, the BildBet app contains all the management functions, including the cash-out function as well as all the cash management.
The fastest, mobile betting start is done via the browser-based homepage. You only need to select BildBet in the smartphone. The Web App automatically adapts to your end device. Furthermore, there is a native BildBet app for iPhone and iPad, which is available for download in the App Store. Meanwhile, the young sports betting provider doesn't yet have a native app for Android devices.
Betting tax: Who pays the tax of 5% to the treasury?
Of course, even the "Axel Springer betting provider" does not get around the German sports betting tax. The rules for BildBet betting tax calculation were adopted from BetVictor. The bookmaker passes on the 5% special tax to the German customers, but only on winning bets. In the case of losing tips you do not come into contact with the betting tax. In case of success, a BildBet betting slip looks like this:
- Stake: 20,00 €
- Betting odds: 2.5
- Gross profit: 50,00 €
- Betting tax: 2,50 €
- Net payment: 47,50 €
The betting tax model is considered fair in the BildBet test. It is applied by the preponderance of top bookmakers in an identical manner.
Additional offers: What BildBet offers in addition to the sports betting offer?
BildBet shows itself as a pure sports betting provider. There are no additional gambling offers. If you are looking for parallel in casino or a poker offer, BildBet is not the right place for you.
Conclusion: BildBet in summary
For customers who want to place their sports bets with a betting provider with a German license, BildBet is without question more than just a serious alternative. With the Axel Springer Group, respectively with the BILD newspaper in the background, the betting portal should still pick up speed in terms of marketing. The betting offer deserves a very good grade from our point of view, especially if the view is focused on the German mainstream. In the width there is otherwise still some air upward. The design of the live center is not yet considered ideal. Also disadvantageous when betting are the very strict, German deposit limits. The betting odds on the other hand are perfect. The high odds ratio will be minimally diminished by the betting tax calculation. All deposits are free of charge, including PayPal possible. Disbursements are reliable and fast. The German-speaking support deserves the top mark according to our BildBet experience.
The welcome offer in the form of betting insurance is not yet truly competitive in a bonus comparison. There's absolutely no two opinions on security. BildBet is reputable, guaranteed by BetVictor and the Axel Springer Group and proven by sports betting licenses from Germany and Gibraltar.