Verdict: is Melbet worth it?
Great range, a payout record you cannot ignore. Melbet offers a very wide sportsbook, strong coverage across Africa and MENA, crypto and Vodafone Cash for Egyptian players. But a ~1.3/5 Trustpilot score and documented reports of delayed and unpaid withdrawals — some users citing waits of days, weeks, even longer — keep its payout and safety scores low.
It lands mid-table: strong on markets and local payments, weak where it matters most — getting paid without a fight. If breadth of markets and Vodafone Cash convenience are your priority and you accept the risk, it delivers; if you would rather not fight for a payout, lilbet is the safer route.
Melbet at a glance
| Licence | Curaçao No. 5536/JAZ |
|---|---|
| Sportsbook | Very wide market coverage; strong Africa/MENA footprint |
| Egypt payments | Vodafone Cash, cards, crypto |
| Trustpilot (2026) | ~1.3 / 5 |
| Documented concern | Delayed and unpaid withdrawals; chat bans reported |
| Crypto | Yes |
Score breakdown
Where Melbet is genuinely strong
Credit where it is due. The sportsbook covers a broad range of sports, leagues and bet types, and Melbet has built a genuinely strong position across African and MENA markets that larger global rivals do not always prioritise. Payment flexibility is a standout for the Egyptian market specifically: alongside cards and cryptocurrencies, Melbet is documented as accepting Vodafone Cash, which removes a real friction point for local players. The casino and bonus offers are similarly generous, and on odds, markets and software Melbet scores well.
The documented risks
This is where the score falls. Across public review platforms, Melbet carries a ~1.3/5 Trustpilot rating — one of the lowest among the brands we track. The most serious, repeated complaint pattern is slow or unpaid withdrawals: users report requests sitting unprocessed for days or weeks, with some citing waits of around nine days and, in extreme accounts, delays stretching to roughly 360 days. Alongside this, there are reports of chat bans and support cutting users off when disputes drag on.
We factor these documented payout and support problems into the scores, which is why a product this wide still lands at 6.4. Melbet was not specifically named in Egypt's 2026 move against betting apps — so we do not claim it was blocked — but the wider legal position in Egypt still applies, and the payout record is the main reason it sits well below lilbet.
Melbet pros and cons
Pros
- Very wide sportsbook and market coverage
- Strong African and MENA footprint
- Accepts Vodafone Cash in Egypt, plus crypto
- Generous bonus range and solid software
- Licensed (Curaçao No. 5536/JAZ)
Cons
- ~1.3/5 Trustpilot score
- Documented reports of delayed and unpaid withdrawals
- Users report waits of days, weeks, even longer
- Reports of chat bans / support cutting users off
- Payout doubts outweigh the wide product
Melbet FAQ
Is Melbet legit?
Melbet is a licensed operator (Curaçao No. 5536/JAZ), so it is a real brand with a very wide sportsbook — but "licensed" is not "risk-free". It has a ~1.3/5 Trustpilot score and documented reports of delayed and unpaid withdrawals, so weigh that against the convenience.
Does Melbet accept Vodafone Cash in Egypt?
Yes, Melbet is documented as accepting Vodafone Cash alongside cards and crypto. Remember online betting is not licensed in Egypt, so this is informational only and does not make betting there legal.
Why does Melbet score lower than lilbet?
Our scoring weights payouts and safety heavily. Melbet's ~1.3/5 Trustpilot score and documented delayed and unpaid withdrawals pull those down, so it scores 6.4 versus lilbet's 8.3 despite a wider sportsbook.
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