TrueLayer Connector for AI agents.
13 live capabilities
Automate bank transfers and merchant payouts across open banking networks.
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Why people use TrueLayer
TrueLayer Open Banking Payments for AI Agents
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what needs to happen. You can ask it to find a merchant account, check the balance, and initiate the payout in one go. You stop acting like a data entry clerk and start acting like a supervisor who just gives the final okay.
What Vinkius changes
You turn your AI into a functional bank operator that executes real-world financial transactions.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Testing live payout flows
A fintech developer needs to test a payout flow.
- Real-world use case 02
Automating high-volume refunds
An ops manager needs to refund 50 customers.
- Real-world use case 03
Auditing merchant history
A finance lead wants to check a merchant's history.
Complete set · 13capabilities
The complete TrueLayer capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with TrueLayer.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through TrueLayer.
- 01 Capability
Create payment
Start a single bank transfer by providing the amount, currency, and beneficiary details. This makes it easy to move money without manually navigating a banking portal.
- 02 Capability
Create payout
Execute a new payout, whether it's a closed-loop or open-loop transaction. This handles bulk payments to your customers efficiently.
- 03 Capability
Create refund
Process a refund for a previous payment, ensuring it doesn't exceed the original total. This helps you resolve customer issues quickly.
- 04 Capability
Get data account balance
Pull the current balance for a specific data account instantly. You can use this to keep your records accurate without checking a dashboard.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through TrueLayer.
- 05 Capability
Get merchant account
View the specific details and status of a TrueLayer merchant account. This is useful for tracking the health of your business accounts.
- 06 Capability
List data account transactions
See a full list of transactions tied to a specific data account. It provides a clear history of all moving funds.
- 07 Capability
List data accounts
Find all bank accounts associated with a user using a consent token. This helps you see all connected accounts at once.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through TrueLayer.
- 08 Capability
List merchant account transactions
Review the transaction history for any of your merchant accounts. This keeps your payout records organized and accessible.
- 09 Capability
List merchant accounts
See a list of all merchant accounts currently managed through TrueLayer. This gives you a bird's eye view of your merchant activity.
- 10 Capability
List payment sources
View the available payment sources for a specific merchant account. Use this to see where you can pull or push funds from.
11—13
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through TrueLayer.
- 11 Capability
List providers
Identify which banking providers are currently supported in your region. This helps you know which banks your users can connect.
- 12 Capability
Verify account
Check if a user actually owns a bank account before you try to move money. This adds a critical layer of security to your agent's actions.
- 13 Capability
Create mandate
Set up a Variable Recurring Payment (VRP) mandate for automated, repeated billing. This automates your subscription revenue.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask TrueLayer to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use TrueLayer from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1YhJE4ahPsS7lpao5toWRZlTwf4P7zaYyBUvXpyJ/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it TrueLayer, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable TrueLayer for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1YhJE4ahPsS7lpao5toWRZlTwf4P7zaYyBUvXpyJ/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the TrueLayer URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable TrueLayer in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"truelayer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1YhJE4ahPsS7lpao5toWRZlTwf4P7zaYyBUvXpyJ/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using TrueLayer
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using TrueLayer, help me...". 13 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"truelayer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1YhJE4ahPsS7lpao5toWRZlTwf4P7zaYyBUvXpyJ/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using TrueLayer
Ask Copilot: "Using TrueLayer, help me...". 13 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"truelayer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1YhJE4ahPsS7lpao5toWRZlTwf4P7zaYyBUvXpyJ/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using TrueLayer
Open Cascade and ask: "Using TrueLayer, help me...". 13 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"truelayer": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1YhJE4ahPsS7lpao5toWRZlTwf4P7zaYyBUvXpyJ/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using TrueLayer
Ask Cline: "Using TrueLayer, help me...". 13 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add truelayer --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1YhJE4ahPsS7lpao5toWRZlTwf4P7zaYyBUvXpyJ/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using TrueLayer
Ask Claude: "Using TrueLayer, show me...". 13 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work TrueLayer can move forward.
This is for the fintech developer tired of manual testing, the finance lead drowning in merchant payouts, and the ops manager who needs to automate customer refunds.
Fintech Developer
Use this on a Tuesday to test payment flows in a live environment without building a custom UI.
Finance Operations Manager
Use this to automate high-volume payouts and refunds to customers without manual data entry.
Subscription Manager
Use this to set up and manage VRP mandates for recurring customer billing across different banks.
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Before you connect
Questions about TrueLayer.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can TrueLayer MCP help me send bank transfers?
Yes, it allows your AI agent to initiate bank transfers by providing the amount, currency, and beneficiary details directly through your chat interface.
How does TrueLayer handle merchant payouts?
TrueLayer enables your agent to process both closed-loop and open-loop payouts, making it easier to move funds to your customers or vendors.
Can I set up recurring bills with TrueLayer?
Yes, you can use the Connector to create and manage Variable Recurring Payment (VRP) mandates, which automate your subscription billing.
Does TrueLayer support multiple bank providers?
TrueLayer connects to a wide range of banking providers, and you can use the Connector to list and verify which ones are supported in your region.
How do I verify account ownership with TrueLayer?
Your AI agent can use the verification capability to confirm that a user actually owns a bank account before any financial actions are taken, adding a layer of security.
Can I use TrueLayer to manage my merchant account history?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to list your merchant accounts and view the full transaction history for any of them in seconds.
How does TrueLayer handle refunds?
It allows your agent to process refunds for previous payments. It's designed to ensure the refund amount doesn't exceed the original payment total.
Can I issue a refund for a specific payment using this server?
Yes! Use the create_refund capability by providing the payment_id and the amount_in_minor (e.g., 100 for £1.00). The agent will process the repayment against the original transaction.
How do I check the current balance of my connected bank accounts?
You can use the get_data_account_balance capability with a specific account_id to retrieve real-time balance information directly from the bank via TrueLayer's Data API.
Does this integration support setting up recurring payments?
Yes. The create_mandate capability allows you to set up Variable Recurring Payment (VRP) mandates, enabling automated and flexible recurring transfers from your users.
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