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$5 Welcome Bonus

No Deposit Required

Sign up and get $5 in bonus cash to use on MAX entries before you deposit a cent.

Claim your $5

How to claim

  1. Sign up

    Create your free Payday Fantasy account in seconds.

  2. Claim the promo

    Your $5 in bonus cash (MAX entries only) lands in your account as soon as your signup is verified. Apply it with the Bonus Cash button in your entry slip.

  3. Start playing

    Pick MORE or LESS on player stat lines. Winnings are paid instantly after approval.

How the $5 welcome bonus works

  • You get $5 in bonus cash when you create your account. No deposit needed.
  • It lands in your account as soon as your signup is verified.
  • Bonus cash works on MAX entries only. Apply it with the Bonus Cash button in your entry slip.
  • Pick 2 to 10 players and choose MORE or LESS on each stat line.

Who can claim it

Who can play: US residents 18+ (19+ in Nebraska), physically located in an eligible state when entering paid contests. New players only. One per person, household, or device.

After your $5

Your first deposit gets a 100% match up to $100. See the 100% Deposit Bonus for how it works.

Ready to play?

Download the app or play on the web. US residents 18+ (19+ in Nebraska), physically located in an eligible state. One per person, household, or device. Terms apply.

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$5 Welcome Bonus: Frequently Asked Questions

What bonuses does Payday Fantasy offer?
New players get $5 in bonus cash (MAX entries only) with no deposit required, plus a 100% deposit bonus up to $100 on their first deposit. Refer a friend and you get $20 in bonus cash when your referred friend makes a deposit of $10 or more. One per person, household, or device. Terms apply.
What is the difference between MAX and Flex?
MAX pays only when every pick hits, and carries the higher multiplier. Flex still pays if you miss exactly one pick, at a reduced multiplier. Same picks, different structure — you choose before you submit.
Where is Payday Fantasy available?
Payday Fantasy is live in 23 US states and the District of Columbia. You must be 18 or older to play (19+ in Nebraska), and location is verified in the app.
Is Payday Fantasy legit?
Yes. Payday Fantasy is a real-money daily fantasy app running skill-based pick'em contests in 23 states and Washington DC, for US residents 18 and older (19 in Nebraska). Every player's identity and location are verified before they can deposit, withdrawals are paid instantly after approval, and Payday charges no fees on deposits or withdrawals (your bank or card issuer may charge its own). Payday holds 4.6 stars from 747 ratings on the App Store as of October 2026, with players most often praising fast payouts and support.

One per person, household, or device. Terms apply. All promotions are subject to their respective terms and conditions. Eligibility, requirements, and promotional terms may vary by offer. Please review the applicable terms before participating.

Terms and conditions apply. Must be 18+ (19+ in Nebraska) and located in an eligible state. Responsible gaming.

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