Faster certificate delivery
With API integration, employees can receive their certificates within 30 minutes of application, dramatically improving satisfaction and reducing drop-off.
Why integrate with BHN Extras?
Managing multiple benefit platforms is complex. All employees want is a unified, effortless experience when accessing their benefits. Our API connects your platform directly to the UK's leading employee benefit schemes. Deliver more value with instant access to Cyclescheme and Home & Tech Benefits, all through one simple integration.
Lower cancellation rates
Instant, real-time certificate delivery allows employees to redeem benefits immediately and secure advertised prices – reducing cancellations and boosting completion rates.
Better employee experience
Employees expect instant, seamless access to their benefits. Our API integration delivers certificates in real time – matching the immediacy of modern shopping experiences.
Increased employee participation
By removing long wait times and manual processes, our API integration eliminates one of the biggest barriers to salary sacrifice adoption, encouraging more employees to engage with their benefits.
Enhanced data security
Our API provides a secure, encrypted channel for data transfer, ensuring sensitive employee information moves safely between partners and systems.
Reduced operational workload
API integration removes manual processing, data entry, and administrative handling. This not only reduces errors and internal resource strain but also frees teams to focus on higher-value tasks – improving efficiency across the entire workflow.
1) Standard SSO integration.
BHN Extras connects to your company login system.
Once employees sign in, they can access Extras benefits in one click.
- Employees go straight to the Extras homepage.
- Client admins go straight to the employer dashboard.
2) SSO broker integration.
BHN Extras can also act as a middle step (broker) between your company login and specific benefits.
- This lets employees go directly to a chosen benefit without first landing in the Extras platform.
- A special SAML code from the third party tells the system which product to open.
Supported for:
An API is a way for your systems to send and receive data automatically with BHN Extras.
Available API functions include:
- Authentication
Logs a user in using email/username + password - Get employer
Retrieves information for a specific employer - Create orders
Creates multiple employee orders in one request - View orders
Retrieves a list of orders
Results are paginated
Supported for:
FAQs - API Integration
How do I authenticate and obtain an API key? +
Authentication for BHN Extras is handled via securely provisioned credentials issued to approved partners. Your BHN representative will guide you through onboarding and credential setup.
What data formats does the API support? +
We use JSON format.
Is there a sandbox or testing environment available? +
Yes, we can provide you with the relevant documentation and testing capabilities needed to ensure your integration is working as expected.
Do you offer different levels of integration? +
Yes, we offer full integration or a combination of SSO and API
Can we create orders directly in the API? +
Yes, orders can be created with all order information accepted
What can be ordered via API? +
Cyclescheme and Home & Tech orders can be ordered via API currently.
Which retailers are available on the Home & Tech API? +
Both retailers are available (Currys and Ikea)
Can we check the status of existing orders? +
Yes, we offer an endpoint to check the status of every order
What happens when we have hundreds of orders? +
You can request information on a specific order, orders that fall within a date range or use our built-in pagination facility to iterate through results
More to discover
Employees save up to 47% on the cost of a new bike and accessories of their choice - and spread the cost interest-free, through Cyclescheme.
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Employees save money on 1,000’s of home and tech items, plus appliances - and spread the cost interest-free - giving them huge financial benefits.
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The prepaid shopping card that gives employees up to 15% cashback every time they shop.
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Saves employees up to 10% on the cost of physical and digital gift cards from big name retailers.
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Employees can access the next generation of green cars with no deposit, credit check or risk of depreciation.
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