What is a match deposit bonus?
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A match deposit bonus is a promotion where the casino matches your deposit by a percentage and adds it to your balance as bonus funds. A 100% match up to £200 means a £200 deposit gives you £200 bonus, totalling £400 in playing balance.
How match percentages work
The percentage tells you how much of your deposit the casino matches. 50% match: £100 deposit gets £50 bonus. 100% match: £100 gets £100. 200% match: £100 gets £200. The ‘up to’ cap limits the maximum bonus regardless of deposit size — a 100% match up to £200 only gives you £200 even if you deposit £500.
Bonus terms that matter
Match bonuses always come with wagering requirements. The wagering is typically calculated on the bonus amount, sometimes on bonus plus deposit combined. Check the minimum deposit to trigger the offer, the maximum bet while the bonus is active, which games contribute to wagering, and the time limit to meet the wagering requirement. High match percentages with unfavorable wagering terms aren’t necessarily better value than lower match percentages with reasonable rollover.
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