The difference between a welcome, deposit and no deposit bonus

Whether you’re about to sign up to your very first online casino provider site, or you’ve held an account for a while, knowing more about the bonuses and promotions offered to players is a key element in unlocking your full online casino gaming experience.

With this being said, we wanted to take a closer look at three of the most common casino promotions many online casino providers offer players within the promotional page – welcome, deposit and no deposit bonuses.

By looking into the three most common bonuses offered by many online casino providers, it will hopefully help you better understand the bonuses and promotions providers offer, as well as help you find the best promotional bonus to suit your gameplay.

If you’re ready, scroll down to discover more.

Welcome bonus

In very rare cases would you not find a welcome bonus of any sort on a casino provider site. A welcome bonus is essentially a bonus to welcome new players signing up for the site. A bit like a welcome gift.

In some cases, a welcome bonus could include a percentage of your initial deposit added to your bankroll, which some think of as ‘free money’ to play with on the casino floor. Other bonus prizes offered include free spins or free bets.

Each casino provider offers a different prize, with some of their prizes attached to eligible games, so always read the terms and conditions, as well as claim the right bonus for your style of gameplay.

Deposit bonus

Similar to a welcome bonus, a deposit bonus requires – you guessed it – a deposit. However, this bonus type will award you with a percentage of your deposited amount back.

Of course, as all promotions are offered, we suggest reading the terms and conditions before accepting the offer. By doing this, you’ll find out if there’s a wagering requirement to unlock the bonus, as well as find out if the prize is exclusive to certain games or Slots, or if it’s free to use wherever you like within the site.

No deposit bonus

You guessed it, this bonus requires no deposit, just activation. However, this type of promotion is usually attached to eligible games, with the bonus unable to be activated for other games.

The games usually attached are new, and act as the site’s way of introducing players to the new reels in town.

To active, you aren’t required to deposit anything into your bankroll, simply press ‘claim’.  The bonus will then be released into your account and be free to use whenever you like – we suggest reading the terms and conditions as this offer may have an expiry, so it’s always best to check.

Of course, bonuses offered within the promotional pages of online casino provider sites are there as an option. You don’t have to claim a bonus if you feel you don’t need it, it will have no impact on your gameplay etc. It’s an option, not a must.