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A beginners guide to matched betting (How I made £3,000 side income from my laptop)

  This guide will teach you the process of matched betting and help you decide if it is something that would be worthwhile for you. This is written with the assumption that you have never placed a sports bet before and are completely new to the concept of matched betting. If you are already aware of what matched betting is and just want to know how to get started, feel free to skip to section 4.   Disclaimer: Whilst matched betting can provide risk-free income, the nature of using gambling websites may be problematic for some individuals. If you have previously struggled with gambling addiction or feel that you may be prone to becoming addicted, then I would strongly recommend you do not continue any further with this guide. 1)    What is matched betting? If you have read our guide on bank switching, you will know that many banks will offer you incentives such as free cash just for signing up for their services. They do this because they know that there ar...

Bank Switching

What is bank switching? Bank switching is simply moving money from one bank account to another using the current account switch service (https://www.currentaccountswitch.co.uk/). When done correctly, you can pocket upwards of £1000 for a few hours of ‘work’.  A Word of Caution for Credit Seekers: Each switch hurts your credit score because it appears (even if you don’t open overdrafts) as a credit account with low average age. Avoid bank switching within 6 months of applying for a mortgage.  Step 1: Establish a "Burner" Bank Account Before you initiate any bank switch, it's wise to create a separate "burner" bank account. This account will act as your primary tool for taking advantage of switching offers while keeping your main account untouched to avoid any disruptions in your salary payments or direct debits. Starling or Monzo accounts are great candidates for this as they are easy to open. If you opt for another bank, ensure that you don't inadvertently w...