Smarkets Sportsbook Review Ireland 2026

My Experience Opening an Account at Smarkets Sportsbook

Smarkets makes signing up for an account a really easy process. The operator completes frictionless verification during the process. However, if you can not do this, you will need to verify yourself by going into your profile before you attempt your first withdrawal. 

1. I started by clicking the green ‘Create Account’ button at the top of the page. 

2. On the first page, I had to enter my email and password. 

3. On the first page, I had to enter my email, chosen user ID, and password. 

4. Next, I needed to enter my name, date of birth, and address. You need to ensure your name matches your name on any official ID. 

5. On this stage, there is a promo code box at the bottom of the page. It should automatically fill in, but if it doesn’t, enter the code COMMFREE to get the first 60 days commission-free. 

6. Before completing the sign-up process, Smarkets will ask you a few questions about your experience with betting exchanges. You can skip these, but if you are new to the exchange process, it will provide you with some useful information.

How Did I Place a Bet on Smarkets Sportsbook?

Placing a bet on a betting exchange is slightly more complicated than at a typical Irish online bookmaker.

After depositing my funds, I visited the betting exchange to see what odds were available. I wanted to back Chelsea to beat Tottenham. To do this, I need to click the back price (buy) at the odds available and then enter my stake. I then need to wait for someone to lay the bet if it has not already been laid. In the instance that a bet has not been laid, it will sit in the order book. 

If you want to lay a bet, you follow the same process, only you click the lay value, which is marked as ‘sell’ here.

Smarkets Withdrawal Review

My experience withdrawing funds from Smarkets was smooth. My first withdrawal took a little longer than the others, but in each instance, the cash was still back in my bank account in less than 12 hours. 

Smarkets Withdrawal Requirements

If your account is verified, the only withdrawal requirement is that your account has at least €10. It is worth noting that you can only use a withdrawal method if you have used it for a deposit first. 

In some instances, Smarkets may need to verify your identity before making a withdrawal. In this instance, they will ask for one of the following: 

• Proof of ID (Passport/driving license) 

• Proof of address

My Experience Withdrawing Winnings at Smarkets

My experiences withdrawing with Smarkets were largely positive. My funds took a few hours to appear in my account during my first withdrawal attempt, but after this, they appeared nearly instantly.

Smarkets Deposit Review

Making a deposit at Smarkets is a smooth process. The minimum deposit is €10, with the site covering the most popular payment methods. The availability of methods may vary depending on your location, so that should be considered if you are accessing the site from outside Ireland. I personally used my debit card to deposit funds, with the site processing the deposit instantly. 

Other available methods include Neteller, Skrill, PayPal, and Trustly, as well as Google Pay and Apple Pay for mobile bettors. 

Firsthand Experience of Mobile Gaming at Smarkets Sportsbook

Overall, I found the Smarkets mobile site to be a good option, though I prefer using the Smarkets app. The mobile site is, as every good mobile site should be, essentially just a condensed version of the desktop site. It uses the same layout, with side menus for navigating the sports, and a clean black-and-white colour scheme that is easy on the eyes. 

Smarkets Mobile App 

The Smarkets betting app can be downloaded for free on Android and iOS devices. I was very impressed with the mobile app and, in many ways, found it more accessible than the desktop version. Depositing funds is made nice and easy with Apple Pay, and the option to use Face ID has made accessing my account much faster. 

The mobile app also defaults to the darker colour scheme, which is my preferred setting for the site. It gives it a much sharper look, and it feels more akin to what I would expect from a trading app