BNPL giant Klarna has announced that Google Pay users in the U.S. will have access to the firm’s interest-free payment solutions at checkout, as part of a new partnership.
The collaboration aims to enhance the shopping experience for millions of U.S. consumers by offering more choice and flexibility at checkout.
The integration reflects both companies’ commitment to simplifying online payments while providing smarter financial solutions for users.
Klarna is a global leader in the “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) sector, serving 85m active users and collaborating with over 600,000 merchants worldwide.
Its AI-driven platform offers interest-free instalments and competitive APR financing options, alongside a robust app that enables users to track deliveries, manage returns, and oversee payments in one place.
Klarna’s mission is to provide a transparent alternative to traditional credit, making shopping more accessible and flexible.
Google Pay facilitates secure transactions and offering streamlined checkout solutions for millions of users globally.
With billions of daily shopping interactions through Google services, its partnership with Klarna adds significant value for both consumers and merchants, providing new tools for growth and customer engagement.
U.S. consumers using Google Pay will be able to shop with Klarna’s flexible payment options for purchases starting at $35.
Payments can be managed directly in the Klarna app, giving users a unified experience for managing their shopping and finances. Merchants also stand to benefit by offering these payment options, boosting customer satisfaction and sales.
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of Klarna, said, “We’re thrilled to bring our fair, flexible, and interest-free payment options directly to Google Pay users. This announcement moves us closer to our vision of having Klarna available at every checkout, everywhere, for everything, all the time. Together with Google, we’re making it easier than ever for millions of shoppers to choose Klarna, empowering consumers to shop confidently with a smarter, more transparent way to pay right at their fingertips.”
Drew Olson, senior director from Google Pay, said, “People shop on Google more than a billion times per day, and consumers are increasingly looking for more choice and flexibility when it comes to their payment options. By teaming up with pay over time providers like Klarna, we are able to give Google Pay users more payment options when checking out, while providing merchants with another tool to drive growth.”
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