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More information about no deposit bonuses

The growth of online gambling means there are more online casinos around than ever before, making it a super-competitive industry.

Competition, though, forces businesses to battle for the attention of new customers, and for online gambling sites this means an attractive design, better games – and more casino bonuses.

The good news for you, the UK casino player, is that you can claim a casino bonus without having to part with a single penny. These are known as no deposit bonuses, and they come in the form of extra credit or free spins for you to enjoy.

This page is dedicated to helping you find the best UK no deposit bonus offers available to you.

How do no deposit bonuses work?

No deposit bonuses come in the form of free credit or prepaid spins that you receive once you've opened your casino account.

The best way to see them is as a small gift that the casino awards you for registering. You won't win much money from it, but it is a nice way to get to know the site and the games that it offers.

No deposit bonuses come with certain terms and conditions, which we can go through briefly below.

You're entitled to only one welcome bonus per site

This is a pretty standard rule. Casinos are businesses and don't want to give away more free stuff than necessary, so they'll normally be strict with this. They also want to stop people from opening multiple accounts.

To use the no deposit bonus and/or claim any winnings, you'll have to verify your identity to prove that you haven't already made use of previous offers.

That doesn't mean you can't claim no deposit bonuses from several different casinos, though.

You may only be able to use it in certain games

No deposit bonus offers sometimes come about because a casino wants to promote a new game. In this case, you might only be able to use your no deposit bonus there.

Also, casinos tend to keep bonuses away from games with the highest Return to Player (RTP) as they're more likely to lose money!

You may have to meet wagering requirements (WR)

Put simply, wagering requirements are conditions that you must meet before withdrawing bonus-related funds. This is expressed as a multiple of the bonus amount, sometimes up to x, which you must stake before claiming.

With such a high WR, you'll probably lose your bonus funds before you have a chance to claim them!

This is slightly more attainable, but still requires a sizeable amount of luck.

The casino may impose a maximum cashout

Just in case you get very lucky and land a big win, casinos often put a maximum cashout on bonuses, which can be frustrating. Make sure you read through all the bonus's T&Cs before signing up, so you don't get any nasty surprises.

The best UK no deposit bonuses to choose from

When you first glance on this page, you'll see a list of no deposit bonuses available in the UK as of today. These are ordered from best to worst according to several different variables which have been assessed by Casino Meter.

As well as the bonus's value you'll see some vital information next to it, including:

• Wagering requirement (WR)
• Maximum cashout
• How quickly and easily you should get the bonus
• A quick review of the T&Cs
• The no deposit bonus code which you may need to enter.

You'll also see links to the bonus itself, as well as a review of the casino offering it.

Then, it's just a case of using this page's filters to choose the best bonus for you, and we'll show you how to do this in the next section.

How to select the best no deposit bonuses for you

The list of bonuses you see here doesn't have to be ordered this way: you can rejig the bonuses according to your taste by using this page's set of filters and sorts. That way, you'll know that the offers at the top are more likely to be suited to you.

Here's a quick rundown of these.

Bonus amount

No deposit bonuses tend to hold the low values, which makes sense seeing as they're effectively casino giveaways. Still, it's useful to root out ones you feel may not be worth your time, which you can do here.

Use this filter to find minimum or maximum welcome bonus credit or free spins.

Wagering requirements

You may want to find those bonuses that have low wagering requirements, so this option lets you filter out those high WR bonuses.

Maximum cashout

Get around casino limits here by finding those bonuses with the highest cashout threshold.

Why it's important to go for bonuses offered by good casinos

We don't give bonuses a special expert rating, but we do rate the casino that gives them.

Even if a no deposit bonus offers you a huge number of free spins or credit without WR, it doesn't mean anything if the site behind it is untrustworthy.

For that reason, we recommend that you always check out the casino's rating before claiming the bonus. This could save you a lot of hassle in the long run! You can find this in each bonus's information box.

You can also use this page's casino filters to improve your chances of finding a suitable site. A few examples of these are listed below.

• Game type – Find only those sites with your favourite games, whether it's roulette, keno, or anything else.
• Game provider – Gives you a list of bonuses from casinos with your preferred game developer.
• Payment method – See bonuses offered by sites with popular methods like Skrill and Mastercard.
• Withdrawal limit – Lets you see bonuses from casinos which allow you to withdraw a selected amount per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a free welcome bonus with no deposit required?

Just take a look at the list of bonuses on this page: none of them require a deposit, but they may require a high WR for you to withdraw them. Use the on-page filters to find the best free casino bonus for you.

Are no deposit bonuses safe?

It's not really a question of the bonus being safe, but the casino offering it. We can say that each site on this page holds a Gambling Commission (GC) license which means that it's regulated by the UK government, but that doesn't guarantee you a great playing experience.

Improve your chance of staying safe by only claiming bonuses from no deposit casinos with high expert ratings.

Are no deposit bonuses the only type of bonus?

No. Deposit bonuses – extra spins or bonus funds you get after putting money into your casino account – are the most common. You might also receive a reload bonus (an added bonus for players who have deposited in the past) and a cashback bonus (sometimes awarded if you lose deposited funds).

What's the biggest no deposit bonus?

Casinos often try to outdo each other by offering large-sounding bonuses to entice players, but beware: these normally come with sky-high WRs.

If you're curious, though, you can find out the biggest offers by altering the 'Bonus value' filter to the amount you prefer.