1. How much do you plan to deposit?
Choose a bonus that suits your budget. If you deposit just £10, don’t choose a bonus with a £20 minimum! And if you want to deposit £100, don’t choose a bonus that is capped at 100% up to £50, because you could be getting more elsewhere.
2. What wagering requirements come with the bonus?
Wagering requirements can vary wildly from one site to the next. Some free spins offers are wager free, but most match bonuses will have at least a 30x wagering requirement, and sometimes as high as 60x. Also check to see whether those apply to the value of the bonus only, or the deposit AND the bonus. There is a big difference!
3. What games do you like?
Make sure the bonus you go for is going to be eligible for the games you want to play. Remember, free spins are normally restricted to one game or a small group of games.
4. What is your deposit method?
If you are using an eWallet, find a casino that will pay out a bonus for your deposit. Remember, some sites restrict bonuses to Skrill and Neteller.
5. Expiry times
Finally, don’t get caught out by expiry times. If your free spins are only available for 24 hours, make sure you take them!