The short answer
How to get it: download the APK from the official site through our link, allow your browser to install apps, tap Install; on iPhone use the iOS app or the mobile site.
Bonus: 300% on the first deposit, code BETAPPS. Enter the code at registration, before the first deposit.
Money: rupee balance with UPI on an Indian account; keep the UTR of every payment and pass KYC before the first deposit.
Legal status 2026: online money gaming is banned in India since 1 May 2026. Enforcement targets operators, not players; you have no legal lever over a balance.
MelBet app at a glance
| Android | APK downloaded from the official site, Android 5.0 and up; not on Google Play |
|---|---|
| APK size | 48.4 MB |
| iOS | No app in the Indian App Store; the official client needs an Apple ID in another region, so the mobile site in Safari is the practical route |
| Balance | INR; UPI, PhonePe and Paytm on an account registered for India |
| Welcome offer | 300% on the first deposit: up to ₹40,000 on sports from ₹75, or up to ₹315,000 plus 220 free spins on casino from ₹975 |
| Code | BETAPPS at registration |
| Wagering | Sports: accumulators of three or more selections at odds 1.40 and up; casino: per the bonus page; 30 days |
| Sportsbook | Cricket first, live betting |
| Casino | Slots, live tables, crash games |
| Operator | Pelican Entertainment B.V., Curaçao licence |
How to download and install the MelBet APK on Android
MelBet distributes its Android app as an APK from its own site, because Google Play does not list real money betting apps for India. The file is 48.4 MB, needs Android 5.0 or later, is signed by the operator and updates itself once installed; the risk is only in where you download it from.
- 1Open the official site through our link The link lands on the operator's current domain for India; the registration form there has the promo code field. Scroll to the Android app section or the phone icon in the header.
- 2Download the APK The file is 48.4 MB; a much smaller or much larger download is not this app. It saves to Downloads; nothing installs yet.
- 3Allow installs from the browser Open the file. Android asks to allow this source; allow it for the browser, go back and tap Install.
- 4Log in or register with BETAPPS The account is the same as on the site. Enter the code in the registration form, choose the sports or the casino bonus, and complete the profile with a verified phone number, which the bonus rules require.
The security warning during the install is routine for any app outside Google Play. What is not routine is a file from a forum, a file locker or a Telegram channel; those are how logins get stolen. Compare the size of the file you downloaded with the figure on the operator's page, and if the name contains mod, hack or unlocked, delete it.
MelBet on iPhone
MelBet's official iOS client is not in the Indian App Store: installing it means switching the Apple ID region to a country where it is listed, Cyprus or Colombia for instance, which is more trouble than it is worth for most players. The mobile site in Safari does everything the app does, and Add to Home Screen from the share menu gives it an icon that opens full screen and keeps the session.
Welcome bonus in the MelBet app, with code BETAPPS
| Sports version | 300% on the first deposit up to ₹40,000; minimum deposit ₹75 |
|---|---|
| Casino version | 300% on the first deposit up to ₹315,000 plus 220 free spins; minimum deposit ₹975 |
| Choice | One welcome bonus per player, sports or casino, chosen at registration and not switchable later |
| Code | BETAPPS in the registration form |
| Wagering | Sports: accumulator bets of three or more selections at odds 1.40 and up, rollover per the bonus page; casino: per the bonus page |
| Expiry | 30 days from activation |
| Conditions | Profile completed, phone verified by SMS, bonus participation ticked in settings; crypto deposits disqualify |
Three hundred per cent is the biggest headline on our list, and it comes with the biggest rollover. The sports version is cleared on accumulators only, three or more selections at 1.40 and up, which means singles on a cricket match do not count toward it; read the rollover multiple on MelBet's own bonus page before counting the bonus as money. The casino version brings free spins and a far higher cap but needs ₹975 to open. Code BETAPPS attaches the account to this offer and adds nothing on top of it; the figures above are MelBet's published India terms.
300% on the first deposit, code BETAPPS
The code goes into the registration form; a code added after the first deposit does not work. Bonus terms rotate, so read the version inside the account on the day you deposit.
Deposits and withdrawals
The cashier runs in rupees. UPI, PhonePe and Paytm appear on an account registered for India with the balance in INR; on a dollar or euro account the rails are hidden. Deposits start at ₹75, which is the lowest entry on our list. Since the 2026 bank blocks the rupee rails run through personal accounts and the details rotate, so save the UTR and a screenshot of every payment. Crypto is accepted, but a crypto deposit switches the welcome bonus off. Withdrawals go back through the rail you deposited with after KYC; MelBet publishes no fixed time, and our own withdrawals on 7 September 2026 landed in 10 to 30 minutes.
What is inside the MelBet app
Cricket is on the front page: IPL, ICC events, bilateral series and the domestic leagues, with live betting and cash out. The casino behind it carries the Pragmatic Play and PG Soft slots we review on this site, including Fortune Tiger, a live lobby with Evolution and Ezugi tables including Dragon Tiger, and the crash shelf with the Spribe original Aviator. Live tables count little or nothing toward the casino bonus wagering, so a casino-bonus account should open the slots first.
Fake APKs, mirrors and safety
The MelBet name is borrowed by APK stores, Telegram channels and clone sites, and a repackaged APK is the standard way an account gets emptied. Download only from the official domain that our link opens, compare the file size with the figure the page shows, and check the footer names the operator's company. Under the 2026 block MelBet runs mirrors of its own; the footer and the certificate tell a mirror from a clone, the address alone does not.
- The footer names Pelican Entertainment B.V. and shows the Curaçao licence; a clone usually gets the company name wrong or drops it.
- The file came from the official domain and its size matches the figure on the page.
- You arrived by typing the address, from a bookmark or through a link on a site you trust, not from a message someone sent you.
- Nothing asks for a card number or a UPI PIN at login; the operator never does.
MelBet app vs the browser
The APK caches the interface, so it starts faster than the browser on a slow connection and keeps the session; the mobile site is the same product with a reload on each visit. Bonuses, rails and limits are identical.
Is the MelBet app legal in India in 2026?
Real money online gaming is prohibited across India since 1 May 2026, when the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and its 2026 Rules came into force. The law targets operators, advertisers and payment channels rather than players, but a balance at an offshore operator has no legal protection and a dispute cannot be taken to an Indian regulator. MelBet is licensed outside India. Set a deposit limit in the app before the first bet, keep the first deposit small, and read our responsible gaming page if it stops being fun. 18+.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MelBet app on Google Play?
No. Google does not list real money betting apps for India. The Android APK, 48.4 MB for Android 5.0 and up, is downloaded from the official site; on iPhone the mobile site in Safari is the practical route, since the iOS client is not in the Indian App Store.
How do I download the MelBet APK?
Open the official site through our link, find the Android app section, download the file, allow your browser to install apps when Android asks, and tap Install. Register with code BETAPPS inside the app.
What is the MelBet welcome bonus in India?
300% on the first deposit, in one of two versions chosen at registration: sports up to ₹40,000 from a ₹75 deposit, or casino up to ₹315,000 plus 220 free spins from ₹975. Wagering and a 30-day limit apply; crypto deposits disqualify.
Where do I enter the promo code BETAPPS?
In the promo code field of the registration form, before the first deposit. Choose the sports or the casino bonus at the same time; it cannot be switched later.
Does MelBet accept UPI and PhonePe?
Yes, on an account registered for India with the balance in rupees. The rails appear in the cashier only for such accounts; deposits start at ₹75.
How long do MelBet withdrawals take?
MelBet publishes no fixed time; payouts go back through the deposit rail after KYC. Our own withdrawals on 7 September 2026 landed in 10 to 30 minutes.
Is MelBet legal in India in 2026?
Real money online gaming is prohibited across India since 1 May 2026. Enforcement targets operators and payment channels rather than players, but a balance at an offshore casino has no legal protection. 18+.
Does the MelBet app have Aviator and live tables?
Yes. The crash shelf has the Spribe original Aviator, and the live lobby runs Evolution and Ezugi tables including Dragon Tiger, teen patti and andar bahar.
Changelog
- 7 Sep 2026 Page published: install routes for Android and iPhone, bonus terms with the code, cashier, contents, safety checks, FAQ.
Next scheduled check: 1 October 2026. Monthly: bonus terms, the download page, this log.
This material is for information purposes only. The editors do not encourage participation in gambling. Online money gaming is prohibited in India as of 1 May 2026; check the current legislation of your region before registering with any platform. Bonus figures are the operator's published terms on the date above and may change. 18+.
Arjun Mehta Casino and apps editor
Arjun has covered online gambling in India since 2019, first for a Hindi tech blog and then here. He opens an account with his own money on every app before it goes on the site, and he keeps the withdrawal receipts.