Take a look at how to cash out your football bets before the full-time whistle. This is an option that allows players to take out a payout at any time they want. It’s not the full profit of your payout, but it is a good alternative for players who are unsure if their bets will come through.
Your payout will be calculated based on the live odds that fluctuate based on what is happening in the match. Bear in mind that when you play with us at kwiff, the unique Supercharged option means that your odds can be randomly boosted at any time.
Our cash out football guide will explain everything you need to know about this betting option. Discover when cash outs are available, how odds are calculated and what the settlement rules are.
What Cash Out Means in Football Betting
So what is cash out betting? In simple terms, it is a betting feature that offers an early settlement. The exact payout will change throughout the match, but it will be less than the full payout potential.
For example, if you place a bet at 2.0 odds, a full payout would be double what you wager. However, during the game, you can get the option to cash out for less than this (such as 1.5x your bet).
The exact potential return amount offered is based on the current probability of an outcome. If the team you bet on is currently winning, the cash out payout will be higher than if your team is losing.
To activate a cash out bet, start by checking out the football markets available, and placing a wager. As soon as your bet is live the cash out option will become available. There are specific times when cash outs aren’t available, but we’ll cover that in more detail later.
As soon as you confirm a cash out, your bet will end, you will receive your payout, and the final match result no longer matters.
How Cash Out Values Are Calculated
The reason why cash out value changes is due to factors that occur in any match within a football league. Your payout will always be based on the live odds of that game, which will fluctuate depending on the score, or the action that has unfolded in the match thus far.
This includes factors such as: current scoreline, time remaining, and significant events (such as goals, red cards, or injuries). kwiff uses this live data to monitor the game and calculate the odds as events happen. Your chosen team performing well will increase your chance of a bigger cash out offer.
It’s not advisable to try and ‘beat’ the pricing as it updates very quickly and reflects real-time assessment of risk.
Full Cash Out vs Partial Cash Out
There are two main types of cash out options you can choose from – full vs partial cash out.
A full cash out means you immediately close the bet and receive the full amount of your current cash out payout. The original bet will no longer have any bearing on the final result of the match.
A partial cash out offers you more flexibility. It splits your stake in half, where you get half of a payout and keep the other part still active in the live bet. The amount you get will be settled according to the final result of the match at the original odds.
Each operator you use may display cash outs and partial cash outs differently, although the underlying mechanics remain the same.
When Cash Out Is Available – and When It Isn’t
During key moments of a game, a cash out may become unavailable to you. This is because the systems need time to process new information before coming up with a new price.
For example, if a player goes down in the penalty box, a cash out may be unavailable until it is confirmed whether a penalty has been awarded or not. Moments where cash outs may not be available include VAR checks, penalties or red cards.
The availability of a cash out is never confirmed due to market suspensions and technical pauses.
How Match Events Affect Cash Out Prices
Different types of match events will determine the current live cash out price. A team scoring a goal is an obvious example of a team’s odds increasing and changing your cash out payout.
Other factors that dictate pricing include bookings, as a red card will decrease a team’s odds of winning.
A team’s possession change also makes the price fluctuate, and late pressure could lead to a potential late goal, which therefore changes the odds.
Settlement Rules After Cash Out
Once you cash out, your bet is officially over. You will instantly get the payout settlement, and no further result changes will affect it. For example, if you cash out at 0.5, you will receive 0.5x what you initially put in, and the bet will be over.
If this is a partial cash out, your bet splits in two, so the bet will still be active. You will receive half the cash out value, and the other half will remain in the bet, which will be multiplied by the original odds at the start of the match if it
comes through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does cash out guarantee a profit?
No. Sometimes you can cash out as a way to mitigate your losses. If you cash out at a value where you will receive less than what you initially put in, it acts as a way to prevent yourself from losing the full amount.
Why does cash out sometimes disappear?
Cash outs can disappear during crucial game moments when the system operators have to calculate the new odds and payout.
Do all football bets have a cash out option?
Not all football bets include a cash out option, and this can depend on the specific market, event or betting operators’ rules.
What happens if I cash out and the result changes later?
If you accept a cash out offer, the transaction is final, and the outcome of the remaining match has no impact on your bet.
