Use Case

Collections Optimisation

Bind payments and risk. When missed, next action is data-driven.

2.4x
Collection Rate Uplift
60–80%
Conversion Rates
5
Payment Channels
£30bn
UK DD Failure Problem
The Collections Challenge

Detect. Engage. Resolve.

When Direct Debits fail, Credit Canary automates the entire workflow from detection to resolution.

Detect

When Direct Debits fail, automated action triggers immediately.

Real-time ARUDD processing
Automatic next-best-action routing
Customer risk assessment overlay

Engage

Reach customers via multiple channels automatically.

Branded customer journeys
Email, WhatsApp, push & SMS
Personalised messaging based on risk profile
Event tracking on every interaction

Resolve

Give customers optionality to resolve payments.

Direct Debit retry with optimised timing
Pay by Bank (Open Banking)
Card payment (debit or credit)
Flexible payment date selection
Smart Collections

When Payments are Missed, Next Best Action is Automatic

Route every case based on ability to pay.

If the Customer Can Pay

Send Open Banking payment links via preferred channels when Direct Debit fails, giving customers a simple way to resolve.

Pay by Card — settle instantly with debit or credit card
Pay by Bank — use Open Banking for a secure, instant payment
Retry Direct Debit — choose an optimised date for re-collection
Speak to an Advisor — escalation path always available
Missed Payment Recovery
CustomerSarah Johnson
Missed Amount£343.23
Payment Options Sent3 channels
Preferred ChannelWhatsApp
StatusLink Opened

If the Customer Can’t Pay

Use Open Banking data to assess affordability and approve payment holidays, forbearance and checks automatically.

Payment holidays — 1, 2 or 3 month pause with automated approval
Forbearance plans — reduced payments based on affordability
Financial health check — Open Banking assessment to understand their situation
Automated decisioning — approve or refer based on real-time data
Forbearance Assessment
Request TypePayment Holiday
Duration2 months
Affordability CheckPassed
Monthly Surplus£87.20
DecisionAuto-Approved

Best Day to Repay

Predictive analytics recommend the optimal payment date for each customer based on income and balance trends.

Income pattern analysis across multiple pay cycles
Balance trend monitoring to find peak liquidity windows
125.2% increase in collection rates vs control group
Personalised payment date recommendations per customer
Payment Date Optimisation
Current DD Date1st of month
Recommended Date28th of month
Income PatternLast working day
Avg. Balance on 1st£142.30
Avg. Balance on 28th£1,247.80
Automation

Payments Management, Behind the Scenes

Automation lets your team focus on exceptions, not administration. Full event tracking and case notes for visibility.

Multi-Channel Outreach
Branded journeys delivered via email, WhatsApp, push notifications and SMS — meeting customers where they are.
Full Payment Flexibility
Direct Debit, Pay by Bank and card payments all available. Customers choose how to pay on their terms.
Event Tracking & Case Notes
Every customer interaction is logged. Case notes give your team complete visibility and better management oversight.
console.creditcanary.com
Collections Activity Log
SMS sent to customer
Missed payment notification · WhatsApp
10:32 AM
Customer opened payment link
Via WhatsApp · Mobile device
10:45 AM
Card payment of £343.23 received
Visa ending ***4521 · Instant
10:52 AM
Case note added by Agent
“Customer resolved via self-service”
11:05 AM
Account status updated to current
Automated · Balance reconciled
11:06 AM
Customer Support

Payment Holidays & Forbearance, Decisioned Automatically

Built-in payment holidays and forbearance with automated eligibility — flexible yet fully controlled.

Payment Holidays

Customers request pauses. System checks affordability.

Automated Decisioning

Requests assessed against real-time data.

Restructured Plans

Offer plans based on affordability.

Full Audit Trail

Every decision is event-tracked.

Ready to Transform Your Collections?

Discover how our collections engine reduces missed payments and gives customers real flexibility through automation.