Klarna - News, Articles & Research

Klarna lays groundwork for IPO; avoids strike

Klarna is setting up a UK holding company ahead of a widely-expected initial public offering. Separately, the BNPL giant has struck a collective agreement with Swedish workers to head off a strike.

06 November 2023

News/people

Swedish unions threaten Klarna strike

BNPL giant Klarna is facing a possible strike by employees at its Swedish headquarters next month.

27 October 2023

Company announcement/payments

Airbnb launches Pay Over Time with Klarna in Ireland

Airbnb and Klarna have joined forces to launch Pay Over Time with Klarna, a new way for guests in Ireland to spread the cost of their reservation.

24 October 2023

News/payments

Klarna unveils AI-powered photo tool for shoppers

Klarna has unveiled an AI tool which allows shoppers to take a picture of things and styles in their surroundings, instantly find out where to buy them and get the best deal in the firm's app.

11 October 2023

Company announcement/payments

Apexx Global taps Klarna for flexible payments

APEXX Global (‘APEXX’), the leading global payments orchestration platform, has partnered with the AI-powered payments network and shopping assistant, Klarna, offering its flexible and interest-free payment options to merchants around the world.

07 September 2023

News/payments

Klarna narrows losses, reports profitable month

Buy now, pay later giant Klarna has narrowed its first half losses and reported a profitable month for the first time in three years.

31 August 2023

News/payments

Half of Klarna employees using ChatGPT Enterprise

Klarna has become an early adopter of the enterprise version of Open AI's ChatGPT, with half of the BNPL giant's workforce now using the technology.

30 August 2023

News/payments

Klarna claims European momentum

As rivals pull out of Europe, BNPL giant Klarna is reporting strong uptake across the continent, with the value of goods sold through the platform soaring.

23 August 2023

Company announcement/payments

Klarna boasts of strong uptake in Canada

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, announced today its continued momentum in Canada.

02 August 2023

News/retail

Klarna ditches open banking brand

Buy now, pay later giant Klarna has killed off its open banking brand Klarna Kosma a little over a year after launch, although the business will continue to operate as before.

31 July 2023

Company announcement/payments

Klarna lands BNPL deal with iconic London store Liberty

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, has today announced its partnership with iconic British department store Liberty, with its flexible and interest-free payment options now available online.

25 July 2023

News/payments

Klarna to provide struggling customers with access to debt advice

In anticipation of new Consumer Duty rules in the UK, BNPL firm Klarna has partnered with the Money Advisor Network to provide cash-strapped customers with free advice on how to manage their debts.

19 July 2023