Where to find the terms
A licensed operator must make the key terms available before you accept a promotion. Look for a "T&Cs apply" or "full terms" link on the promotion page, and read the full terms, not only the short summary beneath the headline. If you cannot find them without signing up, treat that as a warning sign.
The checklist
- Who it is for: most welcome offers are for new customers only, and often one per person, household or payment method.
- Qualifying action: is a deposit needed, how large, and which payment methods count? Some offers exclude certain e-wallets or prepaid methods.
- Wagering requirement: the multiple, what it applies to, and whether it is within the UK 10x limit (see how wagering works).
- Game contribution: which games count, and by how much.
- Maximum bet: the highest stake allowed while the bonus is active.
- Expiry: how long you have to use the bonus and to meet the wagering.
- Maximum win or withdrawal cap: any ceiling on what you can take out of bonus winnings.
- Eligible games: free spins are usually tied to one named slot at a fixed stake per spin.
- Verification: licensed operators must check your identity, and unfinished checks can delay or block withdrawals.
Check the operator, not just the offer
- Search the operator's licence number on the Gambling Commission public register. Licensed UK operators display it in the site footer.
- Licensed operators must offer GamStop self-exclusion and tools such as deposit limits.
- A licence from another jurisdiction does not mean the operator is regulated for UK players.
Warning signs
- Wagering far above 10x on a site that says it serves UK players.
- Terms that only appear after you register or deposit.
- Bonus conditions that change after you have claimed.
- No licence number, or a number that does not match the register.
- Pressure tactics such as countdown timers or "last chance" messaging.
You are never obliged to claim a bonus. Many operators let you play without one, with no wagering conditions attached to your own money.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026. This page is general information, not advice. Always read an operator's own terms before you claim an offer.