Promotion

Welcome Bundle

For new players

New to Payday? Your Welcome Bundle is two offers: a Protected Play on your first entry, plus a 100% Deposit Match up to 100 in Promo Credits.

Get your Welcome Bundle

How to get it

  1. Sign up

    Create your free Payday Fantasy account in seconds.

  2. Opt in, deposit, play

    On the Promos tab, tick “I opt in to the promotion and agree to its terms.” and tap Opt In on each offer. Make your first deposit to get your Deposit Match in Promo Credits. Then pick your promo under Use a Promo on your MAX entry slip. MAX entries only.

  3. Start playing

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

How the Welcome Bundle works

  • Protected Play: protection on your first MAX entry. The offer in your Promos tab shows exactly what it covers.
  • Deposit Match: 100% of your first deposit, up to 100 Promo Credits. 1 Promo Credit covers $1 of an entry fee.
  • Promo credits work on MAX entries with no minimum multiplier. 2-pick entries are capped at a 10x payout.
  • If your entry wins, you get the payout minus the credits used, paid to your Main Wallet. Credits expire at the date and time shown (7 days unless stated).
  • Pick 2 to 10 players and choose MORE or LESS on each stat line.

Who can get 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. Terms apply.

More on each offer

Both offers appear in your Promos tab once your account is verified. See Deposit Match for how the match 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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Welcome Bundle: Frequently Asked Questions

What promos does Payday Fantasy offer?
New players get a Welcome Bundle: a Protected Play on their first entry plus a 100% Deposit Match up to 100 in Promo Credits. Refer a friend and you get 20 promo credits when they make a deposit of $10 or more. Eligible players may also see Protected Play, Payout Boost and Free Entry offers in their Promos tab. 1 promo credit covers $1 of an entry fee. 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.
What are promo credits?
Promo credits are what Payday rewards are paid in. 1 promo credit covers $1 of an entry fee on a MAX entry. They have no cash value and can't be withdrawn. If an entry made with them wins, you get the payout minus the credits used, paid to your Main Wallet.
How do I use a promo?
On the Promos tab, tick “I opt in to the promotion and agree to its terms.” and tap Opt In. Then pick the promo under Use a Promo on your MAX entry slip before its use-by date. One promo per entry. Promos can't be used on same-game entries.
Do promo credits expire?
Yes. Each grant shows its expiry date and time, which is 7 days after it's issued unless the offer says otherwise, and never more than 30 days. Expired credits can't be reissued.
What happened to bonus cash?
Since October 15, 2026, new rewards are paid in promo credits. Bonus cash you already hold keeps working under its old rules until 11:59 p.m. ET on January 15, 2027, then any unused bonus cash expires.

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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