£2 @ 1000

[easternpromise]

Hi,

I am currently using trigger LAY-TL1-IPC i place this on all horse selections to a set liability.

For some reason sometimes my offset back bet will be put in at £2 @ 1000, why does it do this if the lay part is 38p @ 48 for example

[milfor]

Betfair doesn't allow amounts below £2. Therefore BA has to make a
workaround that includes £2 @ 1000 but they should be cancelled after the
workaround.

[GaryRussell]

As milfor says initially a back bet for £2 at 1000 is required. If the rest of the process fails then this bet will remain. Usually the problem is insufficient funds to cover the exposure. This can be compounded when several bets are placed at the same time. eg. backing 5 selections for £0.10 does not mean the exposure will be £0.50 it will actually be £12.50 at one point in the process.

You can check the transaction log under the accounts menu to see which request failed and confirm if it was due to exceeded exposure.

[easternpromise]

I see, so I need to make sure I have enough bank to cover the initial exposure?

Thanks

[GaryRussell]

I see, so I need to make sure I have enough bank to cover the initial exposure?

Thanks

That's correct.