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 In addition to the Full Access API licenses, BDP offers developers the use of the Free Access API.

The Free Access API allows developers access to most of the Betfair API, with some limitations on the rate you can call various services.

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We would like to invite all new and existing Free Access API developers to use the new Developers Forum at http://forum.bdp.betfair.com.

There is no need to sign-up to  the Free Access API. Just follow the guidelines below to start developing. Note that you require an active Betfair account to use the Free Access API.

With no charge to access, the Free Access API product provides a subset of the Betfair API and limitations on the number of times you can call an API service per minute.

The Free Access API is ideal for:

  • Developers who want to try out the Betfair API before committing to a full subscription
  • Developers who don't require the full range of API services

    • Get Started

    The Free Access API is immediately available to anyone with an active Betfair account - there is no need to sign up or have your account 'permissioned'. You're ready to to start developing - all you'll need to know is the following:

    • An active Betfair account
    • The Free Access API productId, which is "82" - use this along with your Betfair credentials in the log-in protocol.
    • The Betfair API WSDL URL's:

  • Sports API (Global Services) WSDL 
  • Sports API 6 (UK Exchange Services) WSDL 
  • Sports API 6 (Aus. Exchange Services) WSDL

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    Please view the Support Centre section for further API documentation, sample code and the BDP forum. Please note that the use of the Free Access API implies acceptance of our Terms & Conditions.

     

    There is no developer support provided to users of the Free Access API product.
    Please use the BDP developers forum for support queries.

    Available Services

    The Compare API Products table shows the API services available to the Free Access API product and, for each service, the number of times per minute the service can be called.

    Free Access API customers should be aware of the Betfair transaction and data request fees that apply based on usage. For further information on transaction and data request fees, please see the Betfair Charges page.
     
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