Klarna
Klarna Bank AB, widely known as Klarna, is a Swedish fintech company specializing in online financial services, including payment processing for e-commerce platforms, direct payments, and post-purchase financing options.
With over 4,000 employees primarily based in its headquarters in Stockholm and Berlin, Klarna processed approximately $80 billion in online sales in 2021. By 2011, it accounted for around 40% of all e-commerce transactions in Sweden. In 2021, Klarna became Europe’s most valuable private tech company with a valuation of $45.6 billion, though this dropped significantly to $6.7 billion in 2022.
Klarna’s primary offering is payment processing for online retailers, handling transactions between stores and customers. It is especially recognized for its “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) service, which provides customers with the option to defer payments or split purchases into installments at checkout.
Contact Info
- www.klarna.com
- Stockholm, Sweden
