Financial markets have appeared to mirror betting patterns in recent days, with both suggesting that the chances of a "Yes" vote are far slimmer than polls suggest.
Betfair's pay-out applies to its sportsbook operation, not the online exchange in which punters bet against each other.
Odds on a "Yes" vote have drifted from 4 (or 3/1) at the end of last week to 4.5 (or 7/2) on the exchange.
This would mean a £100 bet would return £450 if Scotland votes for independence. Backing "No" would return £127.
“Political bettors have often favoured the exchange as their choice of betting platform and it has historically provided an accurate prediction of political outcomes," said Betfair's Naomi Totten.
"Paying out early on our Sportsbook is testament to the esteem in which we hold the illustrious track record of our Exchange.
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