A risk free bet is one where if you stake loses, the bookmaker refunds your deposit as a bonus or a free bet. This differs from a free bet whereby if you lose then that’s your lot. As a result, risk free bets are a great thing for first time bettors.
When you try and claim a free bet, you have to fulfill the criteria that the bookmaker sets for you. This is why we recommend always reading the terms and conditions before getting involved with a bookmaker. Reasons could include the wrong payment method, betting on the wrong market and any suspicion of money laundering.
There is no one deposit method that is better than another. Each has its own merits and drawbacks and these can depend on the bookmaker that you use. But in general we lean towards depositing methods that are quick and easy to use, such as PayPal, credit or debit Cards and paysafecard.