It is not possible to register directly with Betfair from everywhere, but unfortunately you can go through a broker to do so.
Above all, rule out the idea of going directly through a VPN to access the platform, as your account will be banned. Here are 3 steps to register with a broker and bet on Betfair.
While opening an account with a broker is a necessary step for accessing Betfair from every country, it is just as important that you have a practical and secure payment solution for making deposits, as well as withdrawing your winnings.
Fortunately, most betting brokers on the market accept Neteller and Skrill among other payment methods.
You can choose either of these e-wallets, it makes no difference. In practice, however, I'd recommend Skrill, because the support is more responsive.
Available in over 160 countries, it is one of the most popular electronic wallets in the world, and is widely used in the online betting world. Neteller offers punters a practical, secure and simple solution for making deposits and withdrawing winnings from virtually all the leading bookmakers/brokers in the online betting industry. Transactions are carried out instantly.
This e-wallet has millions of customers worldwide, and its international reputation guarantees a safe route for your money. Neteller supports all major credit and debit cards, and eliminates the need to provide your bank details every time you wish to make a transaction with a bookmaker or betting broker. No commission is charged for funding the Neteller account, and from Neteller to the broker. You will only have to pay a fee when transferring money from your Neteller wallet to your bank account.
Note, however, that brokers may charge fees depending on the amount or the number of times you request withdrawals.
Skrill (formerly Moneybookers) is another well-known name in online betting. It works in a similar way to Neteller, as you can send and manage your funds using just an email address, without disclosing your bank details. This e-wallet is accepted by all betting brokers and offers instant transactions. Skrill accepts all major credit and debit cards and offers the option of making bank transfers. Again, there are only charges when you wish to transfer funds from your Skrill wallet to your bank account/card.
Now that you have a Neteller or Skrill account, all you have to do is choose a broker that provides access to ORBIT. Orbit is a platform that includes all the liquidity and the market of betfair, but which only does trading.
Access to Orbit is private; only a confirmed betting intermediary allows access.
This is what Orbit looks like:
Access to Orbit is private; only a confirmed betting intermediary can access it.
Here are the two betting brokers I use that provide access to Orbit. You'll see that these intermediaries offer more than just access to the Betfair market, they also give you the tools to bet at the best odds with many Asian bookmakers and even access to Pinnacle if you fancy it:
With the previous two steps completed and your broker account funded, you can now access the Betfair market via the Orbit trading platform, which is a betting exchange platform developed by Betfair. Orbit Exchange operates on the same market as Betfair. This means you benefit from excellent odds and liquidity.
Compare the two markets for yourself: