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Klarna taps GoCardless for bank debit payments in the US

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, today announced that it has chosen GoCardless, a global leader in account-to-account payments, to offer bank debit payments to its over 21 million US customers.

14 December 2021

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Female users of Klarna spend less and repay sooner

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, today revealed new data which challenges popular misconceptions about the company’s consumers.

13 December 2021

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Klarna rolls out BNPL browser extension

Klarna is launching a browser extension, enabling shoppers to buy now, pay later from their desktops at every online store.

09 December 2021

Company announcement/payments

Klarna enters 13 new European markets with Marqeta

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform, announced today that it has expanded its partnership with Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, into 13 new European markets: the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Finland and Denmark.

07 December 2021

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Harrods looks for Christmas BNPL boost

Luxury retailer Harrods is to offer buy now, pay later services to its less well-heeled clientele through a partnership with Klarna.

06 December 2021

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Klarna rolls out 'Pay Now' in the US

Klarna, a leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service, today announced the addition of 'Pay Now' to its range of payment services in the US.

23 November 2021

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Klarna: One in two Brits to ditch credit cards for Christmas

One in every two UK consumers is planning to ditch their credit card entirely for Christmas shopping this year, with two-thirds of credit card owners wanting to avoid paying credit card interest.

23 November 2021

Company announcement/payments

Klarna launches Money Talks card game

Klarna, the leading global banking, payments and shopping service, has launched the Money Talks card game to spark genuine and meaningful conversations around spending, saving and shopping to help break the stigma around money.

11 November 2021

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Klarna lands in Ireland

Swedish BNPL giant Klarna has officially launched its app in Ireland, enabling online shoppers to split their purchases into three interest-free equal payments.

09 November 2021

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Klarna launches one-stop shopping app globally

Klarna is to roll out its in-app shopping feature globally, enabling users to to pay in three monthly instalment for purchases at any online retailer, regardless of whether they’re partnered with the BNPL giant or not

03 November 2021

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Klarna acquires price comparison site PriceRunner

Klarna is continuing its acquisition spree with the buy out of Nordic price comparison service PriceRunner.

02 November 2021

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Stripe partners Klarna to offer businesses BNPL options

Millions of online businesses running on Stripe will soon be able to offer Klarna’s buy now, pay later options to their customers.

26 October 2021

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Klarna joins $100 million round in German B2B BNPL firm Billie

Business-oriented buy now, pay later outfit Billie has picked up $100 million in a funding round that included participation from Dawn Capital, Klarna and Tencent.

25 October 2021

News/retail

Klarna buys travel planner Inspirock

Klarna has acquired online travel planner Inspirock in a deal the BNPL giant says will enable its 90 million users plan and shop for their trips before paying in instalments. Financial terms were not disclosed.

22 October 2021

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Klarna introduces package of measures to rebuff BNPL critics

Klarna is repositioning its buy now, pay later product range in the UK in response to sustained criticism of its business practices, introducing the ability for consumers to pay in full at the checkout, stronger credit and affordability checks, clear checkout language, simplified T&Cs, improved complaints handling and removal of last remaining late fees.

18 October 2021

Company announcement/payments

FreedomPay integrates with Klarna

FreedomPay, a leading consumer-centric commerce platform, today announced an integration with Klarna, the leading global retail bank, payments and shopping service.

07 October 2021

News/inclusion

Starling Bank to offer 6-month paid returnships

Women Returners and Innovate Finance have partnered to launch a cross-company returner programme, encouraging individuals to re-enter the fintech sector following extended career breaks.

10 September 2021

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Revolut plans to compete on ‘buy now, pay later’ market – Evening Standard

Revolut is planning on expanding into the ‘buy now, pay later’ market as a competitor for Klarna, the Evening Standard has revealed.

07 September 2021

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Klarna bids to lure customers with 'Karnival of Retail Wonders' at the Mighty Hoopla Festival

Klarna, the leading payments and shopping service, will be hosting its own Karnival of Retail Wonders at this year’s Mighty Hoopla Festival bringing retail to life through a carnival experience of games and mega prizes.

03 September 2021

Company announcement/payments

Klarna and Global-e expand partnership across US, UK, France, Spain, Italy and Australia

larna, the leading global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, and Global-e (NASDAQ: GLBE), the world's leading cross-border e-commerce platform, today announced an expanded partnership to offer flexible payment options to consumers across the US, UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Australia.

31 August 2021