Yaspa and Playbook Engineering join forces to revolutionise iGaming payments
London, 3 February 2025 - Real-time payment provider, Yaspa, has partnered with Playbook Engineering, a global leader in betting platforms, to deliver cutting-edge instant bank payment solutions for their online betting sites. This collaboration will enable players to enjoy seamless, fast, and secure payment journeys using Pay by Bank for deposits and withdrawals.
As Playbook Engineering upgrades its payment systems, they’ve strategically selected Yaspa as their exclusive real-time payment provider. Together, they’re setting a new standard for speed, security, and compliance in iGaming payments.
Luke Cousins, Commercial Director at Playbook Engineering, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership: “When enhancing our payment systems, it was crucial for us to partner with a provider that could match our vision for innovation and deliver a modern, user-friendly experience. Yaspa stood out as a leader in open banking and iGaming payments. Their expertise, coupled with their innovative approach to compliance and safer gambling, made them the perfect fit. We’re excited to bring these benefits to our operators and players.”
James Neville, CEO of Yaspa, echoed the sentiment: “We’re delighted to join forces with Playbook Engineering, a company that shares our commitment to advancing the iGaming industry. By integrating open banking payments into its platform, Playbook is paving the way for faster settlements, greater transparency, and an unparalleled user experience. Together, we’re raising the bar for what iGaming payments should look like.”
Why this matters
Open banking is transforming the way players interact with iGaming platforms, offering faster transactions, improved security, and reduced friction. With Yaspa’s cutting-edge technology and Playbook Engineering’s scalable betting platform, this partnership is set to deliver a payment experience that keeps operators ahead of the curve.
A shared vision
Yaspa and Playbook Engineering share a passion for innovation and compliance. By choosing to integrate Yaspa's cutting-edge payment platform, Playbook Engineering reaffirms its dedication to providing both operators and players with a comprehensive, modern payment ecosystem.
About Yaspa
Yaspa provides award-winning real-time payment, verification and safer gambling solutions, connecting identity and money to simplify - and accelerate - the way we pay. Founded in 2017 by a former Worldpay CTO, Yaspa uses open banking to provide instant bank payments that are faster, more secure, and more cost-effective than cards, and to help regulated gambling operators seamlessly verify customers and their financial health. The company operates across the UK and Europe, and is authorised by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to provide Payment Initiation and Account Information services.
For more information visit: yaspa.com or contact Kate Marsden, CMO, at kate@yaspa.com.
About Playbook Engineering
Playbook Engineering is a UK-based company that provides a global betting platform for the gaming industry. Their scalable and modular platform offers services such as player account management, payment and KYC solutions, a sportsbook with various events and in-play markets, and live casino content.
For more information visit: playbookengineering.com
