The Most Important Thing to Know About bet365
Country Availability
Pros & Cons
Strengths
- Full English interface — the best in class
- US passport accepted in all 4 available markets
- 600,000+ events live streamed per year
- Deepest US sports markets in LatAm (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL)
- Excellent mobile app (iOS and Android)
- Reliable, fast withdrawals
- Globally trusted brand since 2001
Weaknesses
- Not available in Colombia
- No cryptocurrency support
- Notoriously restricts sharp/winning accounts
- No welcome bonus in Brazil (regulatory ban)
- Requires Pix (+ CPF) in Brazil
- Customer service wait times can be long
How to Sign Up at bet365 as an Expat
Go to bet365.com (or the country-specific domain)
Brazil: bet365.com.br | Mexico/Argentina/Peru: bet365.com works. Do NOT use a VPN.
Click "Join" and fill in your details
Use your real name exactly as it appears on your US passport. Choose your country of residence correctly — this determines which version of the platform you access.
Verify your identity with your US passport
Upload a clear, well-lit photo of your passport's photo page. Add a selfie holding the passport. Verification typically takes 1–24 hours on first account.
Make your first deposit
Brazil: Pix only (requires CPF). Mexico: SPEI, debit card, OXXO. Argentina: Mercado Pago, debit card. Peru: bank transfer, Yape (via Betsson integration).
Claim your welcome bonus (where available)
Note: Brazil has a regulatory ban on welcome bonuses. Mexico, Argentina, and Peru offer various welcome promotions — check the bet365 site for current offers before depositing.
US Sports Coverage
bet365 offers the most comprehensive US sports coverage of any operator in Latin America. This is their single biggest competitive advantage over local operators.