Bookmaker review from published documents
Interbet review: Western Cape licence, betting menu and what to check
A Cape Town bookmaker with a Western Cape licence due to expire on 30 November 2026, full contact details and a broad menu, but little published on payments, bonuses or safety tools.
Scorecard
Interbet is a Western Cape licensed bookmaker with full company and contact details and a menu covering sport, live sport, horses, numbers and Aviator. Its licence is shown as expiring on 30 November 2026, and payments, bonus terms and protection tools are not set out on the pages read.
What the documents show well
- Western Cape bookmaker licence 10083472-023, with the company on the National Gambling Board register
- Company name, registration number, Cape Town street address, phone, fax and email in the footer
- Sport, Live Sport and Horses tabs, plus Soccer 6
- Software certified by the South African Bureau of Standards under SANS 1718 Part 4, according to the footer
Weak points
- The footer shows the licence expiring on 30 November 2026, so the renewal needs checking
- No payment methods named in the text of the pages read
- No bonus terms or protection tools described on the pages read
| Licence and status 25% | 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Player protection 20% | 5 | |
| Bonus terms 15% | 5 | |
| Payments 15% | 5 | |
| Betting and games offer 15% | 6 | |
| Transparency 10% | 8 |
Built from the operator's published terms, help pages and licence notice. How we rate

Interbet
Provincial licence- Welcome offer
- 100% first deposit match up to R2,000, as a Spin Bonus or a Sport Bonus
- Company
- Interbet International (Pty) Ltd, Registration Number 2000/011570/07
- Licence
- Western Cape Gambling Board, Bookmaker License Number 10083472‐023, expiring 30 November 2026
This Interbet review answers the first question directly: Interbet is a licensed South African bookmaker. Interbet International (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2000/011570/07, holds Western Cape bookmaker licence 10083472-023, and the company appears on the National Gambling Board's register of verified operators. One date matters more than anything else on this page: the Interbet footer says that licence is "expiring on 30 November 2026". If you read this after that date, check the footer for a renewed licence before you log in or deposit. The rest of this review covers what Interbet's pages show (sport, live sport, horses, numbers, Soccer 6, Aviator) and the many things they do not publish.
- Licence
- Western CapeNo. 10083472-023
- Company
- Interbet International (Pty) Ltd, Registration Number 2000/011570/07
- Welcome offer
- 100% first deposit match up to R2,000, as a Spin Bonus or a Sport...
- Minimum deposit
- Not stated in the pages we read
- Withdrawals
- Not stated in the pages we read
- Payment methods
- Not stated in the pages we read
- Apps
- Not stated in the pages we read
- Products
- Sport, Games lobby
From the operator's own pages and the National Gambling Board register, checked 1 November 2026. Offers and limits change: the operator's current terms always win.
Interbet review: licence, company and the November 2026 expiry
The Interbet footer says Interbet International (Pty) Ltd "is licensed by the Western Cape Gambling Board as both a bookmaker and manufacturer". The footer adds that Interbet's software is certified by the South African Bureau of Standards under SANS 1718 Part 4. The same footer gives the registration number, a street address at 304 Buitenkloof Studios in Cape Town, the phone number 021 137 8274, a fax number, [email protected] and the bookmaker licence number with its expiry date.
The footer also links the National Gambling Board with its phone number, 012 394 3800, and email, plus the Financial Intelligence Centre. Those links are there so you can check the bookmaker and know who oversees its FICA duties. The company has been registered since 2000, going by its registration number, and the copyright line reads 2025.
Licence on file
Western Cape licence
- Licence number
10083472-023- Notice as published
- Western Cape Gambling Board, Bookmaker License Number 10083472-023, expiring 30 November 2026
- Company
- Interbet International (Pty) Ltd, Registration Number 2000/011570/07
- Official address
- interbet.co.za

A licence tells you a South African company answers to a regulator, must verify customers and must carry responsible gambling messages. If a dispute with Interbet is not settled by its support team, the Western Cape board is the regulator to approach. Our licensed betting sites list explains how to check any bookmaker against the register.
Checking the Interbet licence renewal yourself
Because the date on file is so close, here is how to confirm the position on the day you visit. It takes a few minutes and uses only public sources.
- Scroll to the Interbet footer and read the line that starts "Bookmaker License Number". Note the number and the expiry date.
- If the date is 30 November 2026 or earlier and today is later, treat the notice as out of date until Interbet explains it.
- Open the National Gambling Board list of verified operators and look for Interbet International (Pty) Ltd under the Western Cape.
- Ask support by live chat or on 021 137 8274 whether the licence has been renewed, and ask for the new number in writing.
- If you already hold a balance and get no clear answer, withdraw it, and contact the Western Cape board if the withdrawal is refused.
Until the footer changes, the expiry date is the one detail that can turn a licensed bookmaker into one whose status you cannot confirm.
What you can bet on at Interbet
The Interbet home page is a set of tiles, each with an "Explore" link: Casino, Sport, Soccer 6, Aviator, Horses and Numbers, with Live Sport as a separate tab. Beyond those labels, the pages we read do not describe the products. We list what each tile suggests and what you should check yourself.
Sport and Live Sport
Sport and Live Sport are the core of any bookmaker, and Interbet keeps them as two tabs: pre-match and in-play. The sports, leagues and bet types are only visible inside those sections. Before registering, open both and check that your competitions are covered, from the Betway Premiership to European football, and whether features such as cash out or bet builders exist. The footer links "Betting Basics" and "Betting Rules" pages, which is where settlement rules and any maximum payout should be written. Compare prices on our best betting odds page if you bet regularly.
Horses and Soccer 6
The menu has a "Horses" tab, so horse racing is part of the offer, but the pages we read do not say which meetings are covered or whether bets are at fixed odds or into a tote pool. "Soccer 6" is a name South Africans know from tote soccer pools, where you predict a set of match results and correct tickets share the pool. The pages we read do not explain how Interbet's Soccer 6 works or who runs the pool, so read its rules before you bet.
Numbers
The "Numbers" tab most likely holds bets on the outcome of number draws. If so, these are fixed-odds bets with the bookmaker, not lottery tickets. Section 57(2)(g) of the Lotteries Act makes it an offence to run betting on the outcome of any lottery unless another law authorises it, and the courts applied that section against LottoStar in 2021. We make no claim about the legality of any such product and give no advice on where to bet on draws.
Interbet deposits: a footer link, no list
The footer has a "Deposit Options" link and a "Fees and Limits" link under General Info, plus a footer row headed "Deposit Options" that showed no text when our reader captured the page. The methods may be shown as logos, which a text reader does not capture. Either way, no payment method, minimum deposit or fee is named in the text we read, and our operator file has none recorded.
Payment methods
The pages we read for Interbet do not publish a payment list, so we name none here. Open the cashier or banking help page after logging in to see the current methods. Our deposits and withdrawals guide explains each local method.
If the block above shows no methods, open Interbet's "Deposit Options" page yourself before registering. If you plan to pay with a voucher, confirm that the exact voucher brand is accepted before you buy one; our voucher betting guide explains how voucher deposits work. The "Fees and Limits" page is worth reading too, since it may set charges on deposits or withdrawals.
Interbet withdrawals and FICA
The pages we read do not state withdrawal methods, minimum amounts or payout times. As a licensed bookmaker, Interbet must verify your identity under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act before it pays out, and the footer links the Financial Intelligence Centre for that reason. Upload your documents straight after registering rather than when a payout is waiting; the Interbet registration and FICA section lists what to prepare.

Interbet bonus and promotions
The registration page advertises "Get Up to R2000 First Deposit Bonus!", with an optional code field but no published code. The promotions and FAQ pages returned an error when we checked, so the match percentage, rollover and expiry could not be read, which is why bonus terms sit at the neutral level in our scorecard. If an offer appears when you visit, find its written terms before you opt in: the rollover, minimum odds, expiry and maximum win. Our Interbet promo code page follows any offer that is published.
How to register at Interbet in two steps
To register at Interbet, open register.interbet.co.za. Step 1 asks for your name, surname, email, mobile number, a username and a password of at least 8 characters with "at least 1 uppercase letter", "at least 1 digit" and "at least 1 special character". Step 2 asks for your country, your identification type ("RSA I.D" or "Foreign ID/Passport No."), your date of birth, "How will account be funded?" and an optional bonus code. After registering, verify your identity under FICA before your first withdrawal. Before you start, check the footer licence line, and after 30 November 2026 check it shows a renewed date.

Step 1: contact details and a password that passes
- Name and surname exactly as on your ID or passport.
- Email and mobile number that you use and control: resets and messages go there.
- Username of your choice. Interbet's pages do not say whether it can be changed later, so avoid your ID number or full name.
- Password of 8+ characters with an uppercase letter, a digit and a special character. One that fails a rule will not let you continue; a phrase of several words with a capital, a number and a symbol is easier to remember than a random string.
Step 2: identity, date of birth and funding
Choose your country, then the identification type that matches your document: "RSA I.D" for an RSA ID number, "Foreign ID/Passport No." for a passport, which is how foreign nationals register. Enter your date of birth; the year list starts at 2008, in line with the 18+ rule, and for an RSA ID the first six digits of the number must agree with it. Then answer "How will account be funded?" with salary, savings, investment or self-employed.
That question is the first part of the customer due diligence the Financial Intelligence Centre Act requires of bookmakers. Answer it honestly: if your deposits later look very different from your answer, Interbet may ask for payslips or bank statements, as licensed bookmakers do. The bonus code field is optional. The registration page advertises "Get Up to R2000 First Deposit Bonus!" without a code, so leave the field empty unless Interbet itself gave you one; codes from other sites are not reliable.
Interbet FICA verification: what to prepare
Interbet's FAQ and terms pages returned an error on 13 November 2026, so we could not read its own list of FICA documents. Licensed bookmakers generally ask for the identity document you registered with and a recent proof of address, and sometimes a bank statement. Prepare these, and ask [email protected] or live chat which documents it needs and how to upload them.
Interbet verification checklist
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Common sign-up problems at Interbet
- Password rejected: one of the four rules is missing.
- Wrong ID type: choosing RSA ID with a passport number, or the reverse, fails checks later.
- Date of birth typo: it must agree with the ID number.
- Someone else's email or number: codes and resets go to them, not to you.
After registering: the first deposit
Registering does not commit you to a deposit or to the welcome offer. The offer is tied to the first deposit, so read its terms in your account or ask support for them before you pay, and ask whether you can decline it if the conditions do not suit how you bet. Use a card or bank account in your own name: payments from someone else's account are a common reason for a withdrawal to be held. Keep the password to Interbet alone, never share one-time codes, and update a changed phone number or email through support before the old one stops working.
Interbet app: a web app for Android and iPhone
The Interbet app is a web app: you install it from the browser, not from Google Play, the App Store or an APK file. Interbet's Betting App page at interbet.co.za/betting-app sums it up as "Install once and access directly from your home screen." On Android, Chrome shows an install prompt; on iPhone, you use Safari's "Add to Home Screen". Interbet adds that you can enable push notifications and "save on data when accessing via the app". There is nothing to download from anywhere else, so any "Interbet APK" is not Interbet's. We read the Betting App page and footer on 13 November 2026; we do not install or use the app.
What a web app is
A web app, often called a PWA (progressive web app), is a website your phone can install like an app: it gets its own icon, opens full-screen without the address bar and can send notifications if you allow them. It is Interbet's own site, kept current by Interbet, so there is no unknown-sources setting, no store account and no update to install, and it takes far less storage than a native app. The picker shows the route for your phone.
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Which Interbet app fits my phone?
Tap your device. The answer uses only what Interbet publishes.
Android phone: Interbet offers a web app rather than a store app. Open interbet.co.za in Chrome, wait for the install prompt or use the menu option to add it to your home screen. Nothing is downloaded from outside the browser.
iPhone or iPad: Open interbet.co.za in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. This is the operator's own web app; there is no App Store download.
Huawei (no Google services): No Huawei app is published. Use the mobile site in the Huawei browser.
Low data or older phone: No data-free or lite version is published on the pages we read. A betting site loads live odds and video, so use Wi-Fi where you can and switch off autoplay of streams. On a basic feature phone without a full browser, there is no documented way in.
Install it on Android, iPhone or Huawei
- Android: open Chrome and type interbet.co.za/betting-app. Interbet's instruction is: "When the App Available! prompt appears, tap on install." The icon appears on your home screen.
- iPhone: open interbet.co.za in Safari, tap Share, then "Add to Home Screen". Other iPhone browsers may not offer the option.
- Huawei and others: Interbet links no AppGallery listing. Use a browser that can install web apps or add to the home screen; failing that, a bookmark does the same job.
- Log in and decide on notifications. The account is the same. Say yes to push notifications only if you want promotional and bet alerts.

When the install prompt does not appear
Chrome shows its prompt only on a supported site, over a secure connection, and not if the app is already installed. Open Chrome's menu and look for "Install app" or "Add to Home screen", and make sure you are on interbet.co.za itself, not inside a social media app's browser, which often hides these options. The site may also show its own banner, "Install Interbet for convenient access from your device", with Install and Later buttons, and a notice when "a new version is available".
Why an "Interbet APK" is a red flag
Because the app installs from Interbet's own site, there is no reason for an Interbet APK or store download to exist. A file shared in a group, a Play Store listing or a site offering "Interbet app download" is not from Interbet and may be built to collect logins and card details. The genuine footer carries the Western Cape licence notice with its 30 November 2026 expiry date, and a renewed notice should appear after that date.

Data, offline use and removing the app
Web apps store parts of the site on the phone after the first visit, so later visits load less, which fits Interbet's data claim. It is not a data-free or zero-rated service, and Interbet does not claim one; live sport and casino streams still use data. The app can open offline and shows a "You're offline" notice, but you cannot bet without a connection, since odds and balances come from Interbet's servers. Notifications switch off in your phone's or browser's site settings, and removing the icon leaves your account untouched. A home-screen icon with notifications makes betting very easy to reach, so set limits before you turn notifications on.
Games at Interbet: the Casino section and Aviator
Interbet games come down to two menu items, Casino and Aviator, in the same top menu as Sport, Live Sport, Soccer 6, Horses and Numbers. Interbet does not publish a list of the studios or titles inside its casino section, and when we tried to open the casino lobby on 13 November 2026 it returned an error page saying the web app was stopped. What is confirmed is Aviator by name, the casino link, and the licence: Interbet International (Pty) Ltd is licensed by the Western Cape Gambling Board "as both a bookmaker and manufacturer". We read Interbet's homepage, Betting App page and footer; we do not play.

Aviator at Interbet
Aviator is the only game Interbet names, and its homepage gives it equal billing with sport. A plane climbs and a multiplier rises from 1x; it stops at a random point, and you win only if you cashed out before it stopped. Spribe publishes Aviator's RTP as 97% and uses a "provably fair" system that lets players check each round's result was fixed before it started. Auto cash-out and two bets per round change how money moves, not the odds: a cash-out at 1.5x wins more often than one at 10x but pays less each time, and over many rounds the 97% applies either way. Our Aviator guide explains the details.
Because each crash point is fixed before the round starts, the usual myths fall away:
- "A high round is due": rounds are independent, and past crash points say nothing about the next.
- "Signals" and predictor apps: no app can see a crash point in advance. Anyone selling one is selling a scam.
- "Cash out at 2x every time": a fixed target changes how often and how much you win, not the long-run return.
- "Double after a loss": doubling stakes runs into your budget long before it beats the maths.
The Interbet casino section
Interbet's Casino link opens a separate "VegasGames" address. Interbet does not say which studios supply it, how many games it holds or which RTP versions it runs. If you open it, each game's own information or paytable screen is the source for those facts: the studio's name, the RTP, the stake range and the rules. Rather than fill the gap with titles from elsewhere, we list only what Interbet itself shows. Our high RTP slots guide explains what the figures mean.
Manufacturer licence and SANS 1718
Interbet's footer adds two details most bookmakers do not show. Its Western Cape licence covers it as a manufacturer as well as a bookmaker, meaning it is also licensed to supply betting systems. And "Interbet International (Pty) Ltd software is certified by the South African Bureau of Standards in terms of SANS1718 Part 4", the national standard for gambling equipment and software.
Where Interbet games stand legally
No online casino licence exists in South Africa, and the word "casino" on the menu does not make Interbet an online casino: these games run under its bookmaker licence. In October 2025 the Supreme Court of Appeal held that Gauteng bookmakers may not take fixed-odds bets on casino games without a casino licence. The National Gambling Board reads the ruling as national. The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board said in November 2025 that the judgment "has no bearing" on bookmakers it licenses. National government has referred the issue to the National Gambling Policy Council, so the position may change.
Sport, Soccer 6, horses, Numbers, Casino and Aviator all share one balance, so a single deposit limit covers them. Horses and Soccer 6 settle on real events rather than random number generators, a different kind of risk from the casino section; keep a separate budget for each and decide a stop point before an Aviator session, where rounds take seconds.
What drives the Interbet score
The score comes from six criteria weighted by our rating method. Interbet is above the market average on transparency, around it on bonus terms and just below it on licence. It is below the average on protection, payments and offer, mostly because those areas are not documented on the pages we read.
How the score is built
Each sub-score out of 10 is multiplied by its weight and halved. The gold tick marks the average of the licensed bookmakers we list.
- Licence and status 25%9/10
Adds 1.13 of a possible 1.25 points; 0.5 below the average of 9.5.
Footer gives Western Cape bookmaker licence 10083472-023 with an expiry date of 30 November 2026; the company is on the NGB register.
- Player protection 20%5/10
Adds 0.50 of a possible 1.00 points; 1.8 below the average of 6.8.
Footer gives the NRGP line, 18+ notice and NGB contacts; no limits, time-out or self-exclusion tools are described on the pages read.
- Bonus terms 15%5/10
Adds 0.38 of a possible 0.75 points; 0.3 below the average of 5.3.
Only a headline first deposit bonus on the registration page; its terms pages were unavailable, so marked at the neutral level.
- Payments 15%5/10
Adds 0.38 of a possible 0.75 points; 0.8 below the average of 5.8.
Footer links Deposit Options and Fees and Limits pages, but no method is named in the text read.
- Betting and games offer 15%6/10
Adds 0.45 of a possible 0.75 points; 1.2 below the average of 7.2.
Menu shows Sport, Live Sport, Horses, Numbers, Soccer 6, Casino and Aviator; product details not described.
- Transparency 10%8/10
Adds 0.40 of a possible 0.50 points; 0.6 above the average of 7.4.
Company, registration number, street address, phone, fax, email, licence number and expiry date in the footer.
Most room to grow: Player protection. Each extra point there would add 0.1 to the score out of 5.

Responsible gambling at Interbet
Interbet's footer carries the 18+ notice, "Winners know when to stop" and the National Responsible Gambling Programme counselling line, 0800 006 008, and links a Responsible Gambling page. That page was not among the pages we read, so we cannot say which tools it offers, such as deposit limits, time-outs or self-exclusion. That gap is the main reason protection sits below the market average in the scorecard.
Ask support how to set a deposit limit when you open the account, before you need one. Aviator and number draws settle fast, which makes it easy to keep betting; decide your session budget in advance. Our responsible gambling page has a self-check and explains self-exclusion through a bookmaker and the provincial board.
Contacting Interbet support
The site has Register, Login and Live Chat buttons at the top. Type the address yourself rather than following links from social media, and check that the mobile footer shows the same licence notice. The footer also lists the National Gambling Board (012 394 3800, [email protected]) and the Financial Intelligence Centre, useful for a regulatory question rather than an account one.
Support channels are listed in full: live chat, a Cape Town phone number (021 137 8274), fax (086 669 9579) and [email protected], plus a street address.
Interbet compared with another licensed bookmaker
Pick any other bookmaker we score to set the six criteria side by side. The default is the one with the closest overall score.
Sub-scores 0 to 10 from published documents. A dash means the operator does not publish it or we did not find it. Only provincially licensed bookmakers are in the list.
Who Interbet suits
Interbet suits an adult who wants a Cape Town bookmaker with a long-registered company, its own certified software and easy phone and live chat support, and who is willing to read the footer pages on deposits, fees and rules before signing up. It suits less well anyone who wants to compare payment methods, bonus terms and protection tools from published pages before registering, and anyone who would rather wait until the licence renewal after 30 November 2026 is visible in the footer.
18+ only. Check the licence date in the footer first, and treat every bet as money spent. Visit Interbet
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Questions and answers
Is Interbet legal in South Africa?
Yes. Interbet International (Pty) Ltd holds Western Cape bookmaker licence 10083472-023 and is on the National Gambling Board register. The footer says the licence expires on 30 November 2026, so check for a renewal after that date.
Why does the Interbet licence show an expiry date?
Provincial bookmaker licences run for a fixed term and are renewed. The footer we read gives 30 November 2026; from 1 December 2026 it should show a new date or number before you deposit.
What should I do if the Interbet licence date has passed?
Do not deposit until the footer shows a new date or number. Check the company on the National Gambling Board list of verified operators and ask Interbet support to confirm the renewal in writing.
Who owns Interbet?
Interbet is run by Interbet International (Pty) Ltd, registration number 2000/011570/07, at 304 Buitenkloof Studios, Cape Town. The footer says it is licensed as both a bookmaker and a manufacturer.
Does Interbet offer horse racing?
The menu has a Horses tab. The pages we read do not say which meetings are covered or whether bets are at fixed odds or into a pool, so check the tab and the betting rules.
Does Interbet have Aviator?
Yes, Aviator has its own tab next to a Casino tab. Casino-style games at bookmakers are legally disputed in South Africa and their status depends on the province.
Which deposit methods does Interbet accept?
The footer links a Deposit Options page and a Fees and Limits page, but no method is named in the text we read. Open those pages before you register or buy a voucher.
Does Interbet have a welcome bonus?
The registration page advertises up to R2,000 as a first deposit bonus, without a code. Its promotions and FAQ pages were unavailable when we checked, so read the rollover, minimum odds and expiry in your account before your first deposit.
How do I contact Interbet?
The site has live chat, and the footer lists telephone 021 137 8274, fax 086 669 9579 and [email protected].
What are Interbet's password rules?
At least 8 characters, including at least one uppercase letter, one digit and one special character.
Can foreigners register at Interbet?
Yes. The form offers a Foreign ID/Passport No. option alongside the RSA ID, and a list of countries.
Is there an Interbet APK?
No. Interbet's app installs from interbet.co.za in the browser. Any APK using the Interbet name is not from Interbet.
How do I install the Interbet app on iPhone?
Open interbet.co.za in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
Can an app predict Aviator at Interbet?
No. Each Aviator round's crash point is fixed before the round starts and cannot be seen in advance. "Predictor" apps and signals are scams.
What is Soccer 6 at Interbet?
A pool-style football bet on six matches, with its own item in Interbet's main menu.
