Paddy Power App Review: Features, Offer and How to Download
Paddy Power has been around since 1988, when three Dublin bookmakers merged their shops, and it is now part of the same group as Betfair. It is known for cheeky marketing, but what matters is the app. It is one of the most popular in the UK, with more App Store ratings than any other app we review. Here is how it stacks up in 2026.
New customer offer
Bet £5, get £30 in free bets
- New UK and Irish customers only. Promo code YSKAST.
- Place a first sports bet of £5 or more at odds of evens (2.0) or bigger.
- Get £30 in free bets. They expire after 30 days. Stakes not returned.
- Only Pay by Bank, debit card or Apple Pay deposits qualify.
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Paddy Power app at a glance
| Paddy Power | |
|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.7 (265K ratings) |
| Google Play rating | 4.3 (44.3K ratings) |
| Cash out | Full and partial (slider) |
| Bet builder | Bet Builder and Multi Match Bet Builder |
| Live streaming | Yes, with a funded account (horse racing needs a bet) |
| Minimum deposit | £5 |
| Fastest withdrawal | Pay by Bank, usually immediate |
| Best for | Bet builders and football |
Ratings from the UK App Store and Google Play, checked 2 October 2026.
Pros and cons
What I like
- Very easy to use, even for beginners
- Bet Builder across one match or several
- Partial cash out with a simple slider
- Low £5 qualifying bet on the welcome offer
What could be better
- No auto cash out
- Cash out not available on Power Prices or #WhatOddsPaddy bets
- Racing streams need a bet first
Using the app
Paddy Power’s app is bright, simple and quick. Football is front and centre, and every match has a Bet Builder tab. Multi Match Bet Builder lets you combine picks from different games into one bet, which is handy on a busy Saturday.
Cash out sits on your open bets. Drag the slider to take part of the cash out and leave the rest running, or take it all. It isn’t offered on every market, including some handicaps and enhanced Power Prices. Free bets can only be cashed out once the value is higher than the free bet.
Live streaming
You can stream a wide range of sport with a funded account. For horse racing you’ll need to place a bet on the race first.
Deposits and withdrawals
- Deposit: Pay by Bank, debit card, Apple Pay, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller. Paysafecard is deposit-only, so you withdraw by bank transfer.
- Withdraw: Pay by Bank is usually immediate. Instant card withdrawals take 1–4 hours, otherwise 2–5 working days. E-wallets take up to 24 hours.
- Credit cards can’t be used for gambling in the UK.
More detail in our deposits and withdrawals guide.
How to download the Paddy Power app
- Search “Paddy Power” in the App Store or Google Play.
- Check the developer is Paddy Power, then install.
- Open the app and tap Join. Enter code YSKAST if you want the welcome offer.
- Set a deposit limit when prompted, then make your first deposit.
Paddy Power vs Betfair
| Paddy Power | Betfair | |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offer | Bet £5, get £30 | Bet £10, get £50 |
| Partial cash out | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-match bet builder | Yes | Bet Builder |
| Betting exchange | No | Yes, separate app |
| App Store rating | 4.7 (265K) | 4.7 (111K) |
My verdict
Paddy Power is the app I would point a beginner to first. It is simple, quick and excellent for football bet builders, and the welcome offer only needs a £5 bet. If you want better prices on racing, pair it with the Betfair Exchange.
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