1xBet vs Melbet
Head-to-head comparison of 1xBet and Melbet: welcome bonus size, market depth, payment methods, languages, sports catalogue and overall product. Use promo code VIP4YOU at sign-up for the boosted welcome bonus ($130 cap, or country tier) — this is what gives 1xBet the edge in most categories below.
About Melbet
Melbet is a Curaçao-licensed international sportsbook closely related to 1xBet (sister brand under similar ownership structure). The product is nearly identical with slightly less marketing and a similar sports book.
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Licence | Curaçao |
| Welcome bonus | 100% up to $130 on first deposit (with code MAX); some regions higher cap |
Head-to-head — feature by feature
| Feature | 1xBet (with VIP4YOU) | Melbet | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome bonus (sport) | 130% boost / $130 intl cap (or country tier — India 400%/₹70K, Nigeria 300%/₦1.2M) with VIP4YOU | 100% up to ~$130 (with own code) | 1xBet |
| Wagering on bonus | 5× accumulator at 1.40+ | 5× accumulator at 1.40+ | Tie |
| Sports covered | 60+ disciplines | 50+ disciplines | 1xBet |
| Markets per top match | 1,200+ on EPL | 900-1,100 | 1xBet |
| Cricket / IPL | 700+ markets per IPL match | 500-650 | 1xBet |
| Live streaming | Free for positive balance | Free for positive balance | Tie |
| Mobile app | Android .apk + iOS | Android .apk + iOS | Tie |
| Payment methods | 60+ methods | 50+ methods | 1xBet |
| Languages | 40+ | 30+ | 1xBet |
| Customer service | 24/7 multi-language live chat | 24/7 live chat | Tie |
Where 1xBet beats Melbet
✓ 1xBet wins
- 4× larger boosted percentage (400% vs 100%) on the same cap
- More sports disciplines (60+ vs 50+)
- Slightly deeper market book per top match
- More languages (40+ vs 30+)
- More crypto and local payment integrations
! Melbet wins
- Cleaner mobile UI (less cluttered)
- Slightly faster bet-slip in some regions
Odds quality & market depth (historical averages)
Headline bonus matters for first-time deposits but long-term value comes from how the operator prices markets. Below is a rough comparison based on historical price snapshots from public odds-aggregator feeds (OddsPortal, OddsChecker). Numbers are averages over the last 12 months on the matches and markets we track, not a real-time live feed.
| Market | 1xBet typical | Melbet typical | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League home favourite (1.50 zone) | 1.52-1.55 | 1.48-1.52 | +1-2% |
| UCL group stage match-winner | 1,200+ markets | 600-900 markets | deeper |
| IPL Top batter (favourite) | 4.0-7.0 | 3.8-6.5 | +3-5% |
| NBA spread (close lines) | 1.91 / 1.91 | 1.91 / 1.91 | tie |
| Tennis ATP straight match-winner | ~5% margin | ~6-7% margin | slightly tighter |
| Live in-play coverage (top events) | ~95% matches | ~85% matches | wider |
These are population averages — individual matches can swing either way. For a single-match price check, use OddsChecker or OddsPortal in real time.
Verdict
Melbet and 1xBet share similar DNA and offer comparable products. 1xBet edges ahead with a 400% single-deposit boost vs Melbet's 100% single deposit (same cap), plus market depth and language coverage. If you have an existing Melbet account, 1xBet is a worthy upgrade with VIP4YOU; if you are choosing fresh, the bigger boost percentage and broader market book make 1xBet the stronger pick.
FAQ
Is 1xBet better than Melbet?
Melbet and 1xBet share similar DNA and offer comparable products. 1xBet edges ahead with a 400% single-deposit boost vs Melbet's 100% single deposit (same cap), plus market depth and language coverage. If you have an existing Melbet account, 1xBet is a worthy upgrade with VIP4YOU; if you are choosing fresh, the bigger boost percentage and broader market book make 1xBet the stronger pick.
Can I use the same payment methods on both?
Most major methods (UPI, M-Pesa, bKash, JazzCash, Pix, Visa, Mastercard, USDT) work on both platforms. 1xBet has wider local rails coverage in Africa and South Asia.
Can I have accounts on both?
Yes — both operators are independent companies with separate registration. You can run accounts on both at the same time without any conflict.
Will using VIP4YOU affect future bonuses?
No. The code only changes the welcome bonus tier (400% vs 100%). It doesn't change reload bonuses, free-bet promotions or any other ongoing offer.
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