Virtual Piggy, a firm which helps kids safely manage their money online, has integrated with social game giant Habbo Hotel to enable players to buy virtual credits.
Described by owner Sulake as a "multi-dimensional virtual community and social game", Habbo Hotel claims over 10 million unique visitors per month, 90% of whom are aged between 13 and 18.
Players can now purchase the in-game currency, credit, from their Virtual Piggy wallet, which has boundaries set up and controlled by parents to make sure kids do not overspend.
Jo Webber, CEO, Virtual Piggy, says: "Virtual Piggy provides Habbo Hotel with a parent-approved transaction mechanism for their users and will help age gate the community to ensure players are over 13."