MeridianBet Review

Distinctive Design

Most sportsbook websites have a familiar look these days, but MeridianBet have gone for a more distinctive design. The site is based on a red, white and grey theme, and there are links to the main sections along the top of the page. It is pleasing to look at and memorable, compared to most of their rivals. When it comes to selecting a particular market, MeridianBet have also differentiated themselves by opting to use icons to represent each sport, rather than a list of names. The dropdown menu list shows a series of icons, which you can click on to bring up the relevant markets. The middle of the main page focused on in-play and sportsbook events, with football markets given a prominent position. From the home page, customers can also access a wide range of relevant statistics, using the Betradar platform, which is a handy feature for punters and one that is not usually offered by most sportsbooks. The site isn’t without its problems. Loading times can sometimes be a little slow, and if you’re looking at multiple markets listed under the same sport, it can on occasion be tricky to differentiate between them, but overall, the design and functionality of the site is good, and should be appreciated by newcomers and experienced punters alike.

MeridianBet Registration Process

Registering with MeridianBet is straightforward. Simply click on the orange Register icon, which will open up the online form to be filled out with your address, personal and banking details. As soon as these are completed, your account is ready to go. Like most reputable modern sportsbooks, MeridianBet also requires you to verify your identity. This can usually be done with a passport, driving licence or other form of government-issued ID, and although it can be inconvenient, the process is handled quickly. Punters should also be reassured that by operating such a strict registration process, MeridianBet shows that it takes its responsibilities seriously.

Stringently Licensed Site

With so many online sportsbooks available, it has become important for punters to find ways to filter out the disreputable or untrustworthy sites and one of the best ways to do this is to check which gambling jurisdiction a particular site is licensed under. In the case of MeridianBet, punters should be reassured that the site is licensed by both the Malta Gaming Authority and the UK Gambling Commission; two of the strictest licensing authorities in the online gambling world. As part of its commitment under the terms of its licenses, MeridianBet is required to take numerous measures to protect customers, which is why the site partners with a number of gambling addiction charities, including Gamble Aware and Gam Stop and is committed to promoting responsible gambling.

MeridianBet Welcome Bonus

MeridianBet offers a welcome bonus for all new customers, as long as they reside in a qualifying country (a list of restricted territories can be found on the Median Bet home page. This bonus is in the form of a deposit-match, through which MeridianBet will match any deposit you make as a new customer, up to the value of £100. That rates as a good welcome bonus by the standards of the industry. The wagering requirements with this bonus ask that you play through both deposit and bonus eight times at odds of 1.50 or more, which is in line with most other top sportsbooks. There is some room for improvement from MeridianBet when it comes to offering bonuses and promotions to existing customers as there appears to be no loyalty program or VIP system, although there are occasional ad-hoc promotions, such as the current Draw Bonus, and these are usually listed at the top of the home page when available.

Good Depth of Football Market

MeridianBet offers a good depth of market on most sports, particularly when it comes to football. For all matches they will offer the standard markets such as Match Result, Over/Under, First Goal Scorer and Draw No Bet, along with more obscure markets. On an average English Premier League game, they will offer up to 33 markets, which is fewer than some sportsbooks, but they do cover all of the most popular options. While they do provide a range of markets on others sports, aside from football, there is limited choice, and another area of possible improvement would be an increase in the variety of market options with US sports such as basketball and ice hockey.

Covers all the Biggest Sports

The MeridianBet sportsbook menu bar gives punters the full range of offered sports to bet on, which includes football, tennis, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, handball, table tennis and skiing, along with a number of more obscure sports. Altogether, MeridianBet covers 21 sports, though focusing largely on football, providing markets on matches from 31 nations, along with all international competitions. English football gets the fullest coverage, with 11 leagues and 3 cup competitions offered. If you’re looking for a particularly obscure sport, you may be disappointed, but the vast majority of sports punters will be happy with MeridianBet’s range of sporting coverage.

Reliable Bet Placement

One minor irritation of the MeridianBet site is the fact that if you open up several markets at the same time, you have to close them individually. That said, the bet placing process overall is intuitive and straightforward. All you need to do is click on the selection of your choice, which will appear in the MeridianBet betting slip. The slip is easy to understand and gives you all of the options you need, including changing your stake, backing a selection each way or adding bets together to form a multiple.

No Frills Live Betting

MeridianBet have responded to the rise in demand for in-play betting with a live betting service that is low on gimmicks, and is easy to use. Live markets are available on most sports, and the pared-down market display makes it straightforward to choose your bets, which is an important consideration in the fast-moving world of live betting. Unfortunately, there is no live streaming option, so in-play punters will have to find other ways to follow the action, but overall, the MeridianBet live betting service is solid.

Comprehensive Banking

MeridianBet appears to have pulled out all of the stops when it comes to banking options. Not only do they allow a wide range of payment and withdrawal methods, from Mastercard to Giropay, they also facilitate easy withdrawals, offering some of the lowest and the highest limits on both deposits and withdrawals, which is good news for all punters, particularly for those who bet to small stakes. Banking transactions are handled quickly and efficiently, with e-Wallet methods clearing within 48 hours and more traditional transactions made through cards or bank transfer taking between three and five days to clear.

Fully Mobile Compatible

Punters who want to use their mobile devices to bet with MeridianBet are fully covered. The site itself is optimised for mobile use so mobile users will find no difference in range of markets or performance from the desktop version. There is also a mobile app for both Android and Apple devices, which offers smooth functionality and a handy Turbo Pay feature.

Security

As you would expect, the UK Gambling Commission requires a high standard of security from all its license holders and MeridianBet take security seriously. They are fully compliant with all the latest UK and EU regulations on data protection, so that you know your personal and financial details are safe, and all transactions made through the MeridianBet site are protected with SSL Encryption, which has been fully certified by GEO Trust to give MeridianBet customers peace of mind.

Customer Support

The customer support options with MeridianBet are easy to access, and include a number of email addresses, and a live chat service. Although there is no telephone number for customer support, all of the support staff are polite and responsive, and MeridianBet appears to have devoted a great deal of effort in producing a high quality of customer service, which also includes support through social media outlets such as Twitter and Facebook.