Firstbet FAQ & Help

Open the Firstbet signup page, enter your SA ID number, full name, mobile number, and email. Choose a username and password. You must be 18 or older and a South African resident. Sign-up takes about 3 minutes; FICA verification follows separately.

After registration, upload a clear photo of your SA ID (front and back), plus a recent proof of address (under 3 months old) such as a utility bill, bank statement, or rates statement. Firstbet reviews documents typically within 4 to 24 hours. You cannot withdraw before FICA is approved.

Log in, go to Deposit, choose any of Visa, Mastercard, Ozow, Instant EFT, Peach Payments, SID Instant EFT (and others). Minimum deposit is R50. Most methods clear instantly except direct EFT which can take 1-2 business days. There are no deposit fees on standard methods.

Firstbet processes withdrawals manually after approval. Typical timeframe: 24-48 hours from request to your bank account. Withdrawals are paid back to the same bank account used to verify FICA. Weekends and public holidays add delay since banks do not process during these times.

Yes. Firstbet is Licensed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. SA provincial boards license bookmakers under the National Gambling Act 2004 and offer player protection, dispute resolution, and responsible gambling tools.

New SA customers get Deposit R10,000 Get R10,000 with promo code NEWBONUS. See the Firstbet bonus page for full terms (wagering, minimum odds, expiry).

Firstbet runs on a mobile-optimised website rather than a native app. The mobile site is fast and works on any modern phone browser. See our app rankings for how it compares.

Firstbet support: Live chat, Email: support@firstbet.co.za, Phone: 021 300 6856, WhatsApp: +27 68 323 3139. For account, FICA, and withdrawal queries, in-app live chat is the fastest channel during operator hours. Email replies typically arrive within 24 hours.

Yes. Every licensed SA bookmaker, including Firstbet, offers self-exclusion. Set a deposit limit, time-out, or full self-exclusion through your account settings. National self-exclusion is also available via the SA Responsible Gambling Foundation (helpline: 0800 006 008).

Log in, go to Account Settings, and choose Close Account. Firstbet processes closure requests within 24-48 hours. Any remaining balance is paid back to your verified bank account before closure. You can request a permanent closure or a temporary self-exclusion lasting from 24 hours to 5 years.