Melbet India Review

About Melbet

Melbet launched in 2012 and is operated by Pelican Entertainment B.V. under a Curaçao licence — part of the wider 1xBet-style family, and it shows in the breadth: 40+ sports with 1,000+ daily markets, an 8,000+ game casino, and one of the largest welcome offers on the market. For Indian players it leans into cricket and the IPL, funds instantly from ₹100 via UPI, and supports 50+ payment methods including 30+ cryptocurrencies. The interface is busy and the big bonuses carry real wagering, but the sheer choice and low entry point keep it popular.

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Licence & safety

Melbet operates under a Curaçao eGaming licence (commonly cited as 8048/JAZ2020-060), held by Pelican Entertainment B.V. in Willemstad, with SSL encryption and 2FA. As an offshore operator it sits outside Indian regulation, so complete KYC, keep records and check your state’s rules. Note that depositing in cryptocurrency switches off the welcome bonus.

Operator at a glance

How to register at Melbet

1. One-click

Pick a country and currency and Melbet generates a login ID instantly.

2. By phone

Register with your mobile number and an SMS code.

3. By email

Provide an email, mobile and a password.

4. Via social

Sign up through a linked Google/Telegram account.

Step by step

1. Open Melbet and click Registration.
2. Choose a sign-up method and select India / INR.
3. Enter the required details and a promo code if you have one.
4. Pick the Sports or Casino welcome bonus.
5. Make your first deposit from ₹100 via UPI.
6. Complete KYC before your first withdrawal.

Verifying your account (KYC)

Before your first withdrawal Melbet will ask you to verify your identity, and having documents ready upfront avoids payout delays. You will typically be asked for:

• A government photo ID — Aadhaar, PAN, passport or driving licence.
• Proof of address, such as a recent utility bill or bank statement.
• Proof of the payment method used to deposit (for example a card photo or a UPI screenshot).

Verification usually takes from a few hours up to 24–48 hours. Make sure the name on your documents matches your account and payment details exactly, as a mismatch is the most common reason payouts are held.

Welcome bonus & promotions

A 300% sports first-deposit bonus up to ₹50,000, or a casino welcome package of 450% up to ₹2,12,000 plus 250 free spins across your first three deposits. The minimum qualifying deposit is ₹100, and you have 30 days (sports) / 7 days (casino) to claim and use it. Below is the offer at a glance, followed by the wagering rules that decide how quickly bonus funds turn into withdrawable cash.

The two welcome options compared

Wagering requirements

The sports bonus is wagered through accumulator bets (each with several selections at qualifying odds), while the casino package carries a 40× requirement to be cleared within 7 days. Crypto deposits do not qualify for the welcome offer, so use UPI or a card to claim it, and plan the casino rollover across the week. You can only withdraw bonus funds after the rollover is complete, so read the terms before opting in.

Other promotions

• Royal Monday — 100% reload on Monday deposits.
• Cashback and accumulator-of-the-day boosts.
• 100% acca insurance on losing multi-leg bets (7+ selections).
• VIP cashback tiers and refer-a-friend.

Mobile app (Android & iOS)

Native apps for Android (APK from the site) and iOS, with biometric login, LiveTracker, live streaming and full cashier access in Hindi and English.

Install on Android

1. Open the Melbet site from your phone.
2. Find the app / "Mobile applications" link and choose Android.
3. Download the APK file.
4. In your phone settings, allow installs from unknown sources.
5. Open the downloaded file to install the app.

On iOS

1. Open the Melbet site and choose the iOS app, or search the App Store by name.
2. Install as usual, or use the mobile site / Add-to-Home-Screen if no app is listed in your region.

Deposits

Funding an INR account is built around local rails. Melbet deposits are deposits are instant with no Melbet fee, with a minimum from ₹100 (UPI, instant).

Deposit methods

• UPI — Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay
• IMPS & net banking
• Visa / Mastercard
• Skrill, Neteller, AstroPay
• 30+ cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC…)

How to deposit

1. Log in and open your wallet / cashier.
2. Choose the Deposit tab.
3. Select a payment method (e.g. UPI).
4. Enter an amount within the method’s limits.
5. Confirm and complete the payment in your UPI app or gateway.

Melbet does not add its own deposit fee, though your bank or payment provider occasionally may, and crypto deposits (where supported) carry only the usual network fee. Funds land on your balance ready to use right away.

Withdrawals

Payouts generally return to the method you deposited with. Processing: e-wallet and crypto payouts often arrive within 15 minutes to a few hours; UPI, IMPS and bank transfers can take 24–72 hours (up to 3–5 business days). KYC must be complete.

Withdrawal methods

• UPI and IMPS
• Skrill, Neteller, AstroPay
• Bank transfer
• Cryptocurrencies

How to withdraw

1. Open your wallet and choose the Withdraw tab.
2. Select a payout method and enter the amount.
3. Provide the requested account details.
4. Confirm — make sure KYC is done and any bonus is wagered first.

Casino

Melbet’s casino is huge — 8,000+ titles — spanning slots, a deep live-dealer floor, crash games (Aviator, JetX), Indian games and bingo, from studios such as NetEnt, Evolution, Pragmatic Play and NoLimit City.

Software providers

Game categories

All titles run on licensed software that is independently tested for fair, random outcomes, and most slots offer a free demo mode you can try without depositing — a low-risk way to learn a game before staking real money.

Sports & odds

Melbet covers 40+ sports with 1,000+ events a day, leaning into cricket (IPL, T20 and ODI internationals), football, kabaddi, tennis and esports. Top fixtures carry deep markets, with live streaming on major events and cash-out on selected coupons.

Bet types

Betting rules worth knowing

• The operator sets a maximum stake per market individually, and may lower limits on consistently winning accounts.
• Once a betslip is confirmed it cannot be edited or cancelled, and settled bets are not refunded.
• If an event is postponed or abandoned, bets are usually voided unless it is replayed within 48 hours.
• Clear pricing or "palpable" odds errors can be grounds for voiding the affected bets.
• KYC and source-of-funds documents may be requested, especially on large wins or withdrawals.
• Arbitrage, syndicate play and automated scripts can lead to limited or closed accounts.

How to place your first bet

1. Open the Line (pre-match) or Live section.
2. Pick a sport, league or match.
3. Select one event for a single, or several for an accumulator.
4. Check the odds and any market-specific rules.
5. Tap an outcome to add it to the betslip.
6. Choose the bet type (single, accumulator or system).
7. Enter your stake and add a promo code if you have one.
8. Confirm the bet and follow it from My bets.

A quick tip: stick to one or two considered bets a day on sports and leagues you actually follow, rather than chasing long-odds accumulators on unfamiliar markets — it keeps decisions disciplined and protects your bankroll.

Customer support

Melbet support is reachable through the channels below, with live chat the fastest route for account, deposit and bonus questions. For anything needing documents — KYC, payout disputes — email keeps a written trail. The same core functions work whether you are on the mobile site, the Android app or iOS, as the table shows.

What works on each platform

Pros & cons

Frequently asked questions