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The Credit Thing goes live with TrueLayer’s Open Banking recurring payments, bringing VRP to consumers for the first time
TrueLayer, Europe’s leading open banking platform, announced that The Credit Thing has successfully implemented its recurring payments API and made the first consumer Variable Recurring Payments (VRP) transactions in the UK.
The Competition and Markets Authority has mandated the UK’s nine largest banks to provide VRPs that support the automatic transfer of money between two accounts belonging to the same person, referred to as ‘sweeping’. TrueLayer is the first open banking provider to offer a single API that enables businesses to connect to select UK banks, including HSBC, to take recurring payments as a replacement for direct debit and card-on-file payments.
The Credit Thing is focussed on helping the more than 15 million people in the UK who are left behind by incumbent services due to thin credit histories. Using open banking to securely link bank accounts during the application process, consumers whose credit histories look thin or non-existent can prove their creditworthiness. In addition, by applying in-app rather than online, virtual cards are issued as soon as they are approved, which can then be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay or used to pay for purchases online.
An existing TrueLayer customer for standalone consumer payments powered by open banking, it is now using the firm’s recurring payment API to deliver an improved experience for consumer repayments. Rather than clunky direct debits that can take days to process, with TrueLayer consumers can mandate recurring payments in seconds and The Credit Thing receives instant notification.
Consumers also have far more control, with a single payment approval that removes the need to re-authenticate or re-authorise transactions, through a payment consent that is tied to a bank account and doesn’t expire until it’s revoked by them. Unlike both direct debit and card-on-file, recurring payments with TrueLayer provide The Credit Thing with instant access to the funds deposited. It’s also a more cost effective alternative, removing the fees incurred by card payments and their potential for chargebacks, and the operational overheads of managing direct debits.
Colin Hollingsbee, CIO for The Credit Thing, commented: “Could this be the beginning of the end for Direct Debits? VRP is a real game changer. We pride ourselves on providing great experiences and being at the cutting edge. That’s why we’re excited to be the first in the industry to do this with TrueLayer, reinforcing our philosophy to deliver on innovation.
“This isn’t innovation for the sake of it. It delivers meaningful benefits – consumers are firmly in control, the service is secure and user friendly, the cost of service is ultra competitive, and regular payment approval rates are likely to be phenomenal.”
Kirill Zotin, CTO for The Credit Thing, added: “VRP integration may sound complex, but with the TrueLayer partnership it was seamless. It took just a few weeks from our first conversation to live payments. This is what the future of banking looks like, when agility and innovation pushes the boundaries of available services. I’m really glad that consumers using The Credit Thing already experience the future of payments.”
Matt Parish, Product Lead for VRP at TrueLayer, commented: “This is a significant day for the UK payments industry – the first business using variable recurring payments to deliver a better consumer experience. TrueLayer’s first-of-its-kind API brings the transparency, speed and control of VRP to more people in the UK as a replacement for direct debit and card-on-file payments. We’re delighted to be working with an innovator like The Credit Thing who has seen the massive potential of VRP to support its business.”
TrueLayer is the market leader having launched the industry’s first recurring payments API for both sweeping and sweeping in early May. This was followed by NatWest Group signing an agreement with TrueLayer to provide VRPs as a new payment option for businesses and consumers.
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FIFA World Cup 2026
Join N1 Sport Promo Every FTD Boosts Your CPA!
Summer 2026 remains one of the busiest seasons for betting and Prediction Markets traffic. While the decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage matches are still underway and the playoff picture is becoming clearer, N1 Partners affiliates can capitalise on the growing audience interest to scale their traffic with the N1 Sport Promo.
The promotion runs till July 20, meaning there are still several weeks of major sporting events and boosted payouts ahead.
What to launch during N1 Sport Promo?
Over the coming days, football fans will be focused on several high-profile FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage fixtures. Spain will face Uruguay on June 24, while Norway takes on France on June 25.
Audience engagement will remain strong throughout the end of June thanks to several other major sporting events as well, including the NBA Draft on June 25, the NHL Draft on June 26–27, the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, and the start of Wimbledon on June 29. In early July, attention will shift to the opening stages of the Tour de France, which kicks off in Barcelona on July 4.
These events traditionally generate spikes in search traffic, social media engagement, and advertiser demand.
Get the most out of N1 Sport Promo: expert insights
The N1 Partners team sat down with Vlad Chernov, Deputy Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners, to answer the hottest questions and help affiliates maximise their payouts.
- Which events within N1 Sport Promo have the highest FTD potential?
“Campaigns built around specific sporting events consistently deliver the strongest FTD performance. For example, UFC at the White House, where underdog Justin Gaethje defeated the lightweight champion via TKO, generated excellent FTD results across our N1 Bet, RollXO, and Lucky Hunter brands. However, FIFA World Cup 2026 is undoubtedly driving the biggest buzz right now. Millions of football fans worldwide are following the tournament and actively placing predictions on a wide range of match outcomes”. - What’s your number one piece of advice for affiliates who want to see results over the next few weeks?
“Don’t put all your focus on a single event. Stay on top of the sports calendar, react quickly to results, and keep producing fresh, event-driven creatives. This approach consistently attracts a more engaged and higher-quality audience”. - Which traffic sources and strategies are performing best for scaling right now?
“Event-driven campaigns are delivering the strongest results. They attract higher-quality players who are more likely to stay active over the long term and generate better overall performance. Based on what we’re seeing today, the strongest traffic sources for sports offers are Facebook, ASO, SEO, and tipsters”. - What are the most common mistakes affiliates make during major sporting events?
“The biggest mistake is relying on generic sports creatives instead of event-specific ones. Another common issue is failing to warm up audiences before major events, especially once CPCs start climbing. We also see affiliates focusing on just one match instead of covering an entire series of events, or sending traffic to brands with an overly long user journey and a complicated registration process”.
N1 Sport Promo explained
N1 Sport Promo runs from June 10 to July 20, 2026, and covers both sports and Prediction Markets traffic across Tier-1 GEOs.
The promotion mechanic is easy: the more qualified FTDs an affiliate delivers, the higher their CPA payout becomes.
- For SEO and PPC traffic, the CPA increases by €50 for every 10 FTDs, with no cap on earnings growth.
- For Facebook, In-App, UAC, ASO, Email, and SMS traffic, the CPA increases by €10 for every 30 FTDs, up to +€100 on top of the basic rate.
Full promotion terms are available via the link.
If you haven’t joined the promotion yet, reach out to your affiliate manager or contact LeadGen Chris to get started and make the most of this sports season.
Why choose N1 Partners?
- 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with high Reg2Dep
- 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
- CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top partners
Be number one with N1!
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Big Time Gaming
Big Time Gaming launches Megaways slot Monster Quest
Big Time Gaming has released Monster Quest, a medieval-themed slot built on the supplier’s Megaways
engine.
Monster Quest uses variable reel heights of two to seven symbols and offers up to 117,649 ways to win. The game is positioned as a high-volatility title, with an RTP of up to 96.58% and a maximum exposure of 99,900x the player’s bet, according to the supplier.
The core feature set includes a Hold and Spin mechanic triggered by landing six or more Bonus symbols. During the feature, each position becomes an individual reel, with Monsters appearing behind them. The Knight “slays” any Monster with a lesser or equal value, adding that value to its own, with the final accumulated value paid as the prize.
A Free Spins mode triggers with three or more Scatters, awarding 12 Free Spins plus two for each additional Scatter. Big Time Gaming said the Knight starts with a value between 8x and 15x, while a Megaways
Win Multiplier increases by one for every Monster eliminated. If five or more Monsters appear at once, Hold and Spin can trigger during Free Spins.
Players can also access features via Bonus Buy, which unlocks Hold and Spin for 35x the original stake or 12 Free Spins for 90x the original stake. An optional Power Play mode guarantees a minimum of 10,000 Megaways
on each spin for 8x the original stake.
Nik Robinson, CEO of Big Time Gaming, said: “Monster Quest takes the thrill of Megaways
and gives it a hero. The Knight is the heart of the game, growing stronger with each Monster he defeats and bringing players deeper into the quest with him.” “From the first Hold and Spin clash to a face-off with the mighty Dragon, every feature is designed to fuel the adventure. We can’t wait for players to take up the sword and carve out some truly monstrous wins.”
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bcgame
BC.GAME lines up iGB L!VE showcase for sportsbook push
BC.GAME will use iGB L!VE in London to showcase its sportsbook strategy, with the team exhibiting at stand L60 and positioning sports betting as a growing part of its expansion across regulated markets.
The company said the presence follows its recent integration of BETBY into BC Engine, which it described as a move to strengthen its sportsbook ecosystem and broaden betting options.
BC.GAME will also present BC Engine, its rewards system that it says applies a crypto staking-inspired model to reward distribution. The company said the initiative has surpassed $2.5 million in rewards distributed since launch.
The show marks the first European trade show appearance for Kar Kheng Giam as BC.GAME CEO since his appointment in March, with the company’s business development team also attending.
The iGB L!VE appearance comes amid wider international activity for BC.GAME. In April, the company said it secured a sports betting and casino licence in Nigeria from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority and launched under the domain name bcbet.ng. BC.GAME also said it holds licences in Kenya and Anjouan.
BC.GAME CEO KK Giam said: “Sports betting is a key area of focus for BC.GAME and iGB L!VE provides the perfect opportunity to showcase the progress we have made.
“Our team will be on hand to discuss our sportsbook capabilities, recent product developments and our vision for the future of sports betting within the BC.GAME ecosystem. Whether you’re interested in sports, casino or our broader platform strategy, we’d love to welcome you to stand L60 for a conversation.
“We’ll also be demonstrating how products such as BC Engine complement the wider player experience and help create a more engaging ecosystem for our users.”
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