TrueLayer
TrueLayer was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in London, UK. It is authorised by the FCA for payment initiation and account information services and as an e-money institution, and operates across Europe.
Its positioning in iGaming is as a premium open-banking provider for regulated operators: it is named as a recommended checkout option for bet365 in the UK and Germany, and its acquisition of Zimpler, closed on 3 March 2026, extends its reach into the Nordic pay-by-bank market.
For operators
For sportsbook and casino operators TrueLayer provides open-banking deposits, Faster Payments withdrawals and bank transfer, with Zimpler now part of the group for Nordic markets. Variable recurring payments allow repeat deposits in the UK without re-authentication, and instant payouts to the same verified account support closed-loop compliance. The bet365 reference signals that the service meets tier-one operator requirements for speed and reliability.
Integration
TrueLayer publishes a REST API, a hosted payment page, SDKs and VRP support. Pricing is per transaction and on request.
Licences & compliance
TrueLayer is FCA authorised in the UK for payment initiation and account information services and as an e-money institution, and lists PCI DSS compliance. Its acquisition of Zimpler, a Swedish payment institution, closed on 3 March 2026.
- FCA authorised (UK) – PIS/AIS and e-money
- PCI DSS
Pros
- FCA-authorised PIS/AIS and e-money provider
- Faster Payments withdrawals and VRP for repeat deposits
- Tier-one bookmaker reference and Nordic reach via Zimpler
Cons
- Europe only
- Pricing on request
- Bank-based only; no cards or e-wallets
Verdict
TrueLayer suits regulated UK and European operators that want instant bank deposits and withdrawals from a licensed provider with proven tier-one references, and that value VRP for repeat depositors. Operators outside Europe or needing card acquiring must pair it with other providers.
Frequently asked questions
Which operators use TrueLayer?
TrueLayer is a recommended checkout option for bet365 in the UK and Germany according to our facts.
Did TrueLayer buy Zimpler?
Yes. The acquisition of Zimpler closed on 3 March 2026.
What is VRP?
Variable recurring payments, a UK open-banking feature that lets players authorise repeat deposits without re-authenticating each time.