- January 29, 2024
With Valentine’s Day around the corner and Christmas fairly close in the rearview mirror, consumers’ budgets are likely stretched thin.
If you’re looking for a way to get your sweetie something ...
- January 29, 2024
People using buy now, pay later (BNPL) are favoring these options and incorporating them into their financial choices. This growing trend has led BNPL providers to discover unexpected success in ...
- January 26, 2024
As buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms look to drive profits beyond the small cut they take of each transaction, Klarna is the latest to turn to a subscription model ...
- January 24, 2024
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna is getting into the subscription commerce business.
The Swedish FinTech on Wednesday announced the launch of Klarna Plus, a $7.99 per month program that ...
- January 23, 2024
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski said the Swedish FinTech company is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.
It is “very likely” that Klarna will launch a stock market listing in the ...
- December 28, 2023
From its nascent stages to its maturing as a force reshaping retail and eCommerce, installment plans, particularly buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, marked a pivotal chapter in 2023.
Amid high inflation ...
- December 27, 2023
The holidays are over; now it’s time to get what you really wanted for Christmas.
If you’re looking to buy something now and pay over time, PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Buy ...
- December 15, 2023
One constant through the past few months, even in the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, has been the urge to travel, to get away from it all, to cross borders and to have ...
- December 14, 2023
More subscription merchants are offering buy now, pay later (BNPL) options to attract budget-constrained consumers, PYMNTS Intelligence finds, with the share increasing by the month.
By the Numbers
The PYMNTS Intelligence study ...
- December 13, 2023
Klarna says it has teamed with business-to-business (B2B) car rental solutions company CarTrawler.
The partnership, announced Wednesday (Dec. 13), lets travelers use Klarna’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering to pay for car rentals when ...
- December 11, 2023
Airbnb continues the phased global rollout of its Pay Over Time with Klarna option, launching it in the United Kingdom.
The online marketplace for lodging plans to offer this alternative payment ...
- December 5, 2023
Klarna has added Adyen’s acquiring capabilities to simplify card payments for its 150 million consumers and 500,000 retail partners globally.
This agreement extends the companies’ existing global partnership in which Adyen offers Klarna’s ...
- November 27, 2023
The holidays are in in full swing, and it can be hard to juggle financial responsibilities with the monetary demands of the season. However, with payment tools such as buy ...
- November 21, 2023
The addition of artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be a holiday miracle for brands, retailers and even payment providers, reshaping the way they connect with consumers.
Particularly during the holiday ...
- November 13, 2023
Payments network Klarna has expanded its ad and marketing tools for creators and retailers.
The new offerings, announced Monday (Nov. 13), include new versions of the company’s Ad Manager and Creator Shops.
“Building on our ...
- November 10, 2023
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has gained popularity in recent years among consumers and merchants alike.
The payment method allows consumers to obtain goods and services upfront through short-term loans, often ...
- November 9, 2023
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm continues to see demand from investors, reportedly defying earlier concerns about rising interest rates affecting all BNPL lenders.
Unlike traditional banks, BNPL providers rely on the ...
- November 9, 2023
As consumers turn to buy now, pay later (BNPL) to be able to afford purchases that would otherwise be outside their budgets, subscription merchants are catching on, increasingly offering the ...
- November 9, 2023
FinTechs remain in a tight spot, as far as fundraising goes.
The third quarter of this year saw investment in private FinTechs fall 46% compared to the same period in 2022, the Wall ...
- November 6, 2023
Rising buy now, pay later (BNPL) use among Americans helped give Klarna a profitable quarter.
The Swedish payments company announced earnings Monday (Nov. 3) showing it had recorded an operating profit ...
- November 6, 2023
Klarna has reached an accord with its union workers as it apparently prepares to go public.
The two unions — Engineers of Sweden and Unionen — had been prepared to strike ...
- November 3, 2023
This week, Walmart Canada introduced a new offering, allowing its customers to opt for an interest-free buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment method, which is powered by Klarna. Shoppers visiting ...
- October 30, 2023
This month, PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Buy Now, Pay Later apps remains consistent.
Klarna holds the top spot, but Affirm is inching closer, gaining points along the way.
The Top 5
Klarna holds ...
- October 26, 2023
Swedish payments firm Klarna is facing a possible strike by employees in its home country.
The Unionen and Swedish Engineering unions announced Thursday (Oct. 26) that the strike will commence on Nov. 7 if a ...
- October 19, 2023
Brands are realizing the significance of crafting captivating digital experiences to engage their customers. The need is self-evident, requiring little persuasion for brands to invest. However, as brands embrace this ...
- October 17, 2023
Global payments network Klarna is partnering with eCommerce solutions firm Rokt.
The collaboration aims to leverage Rokt’s artificial intelligence (AI) technology to deliver more relevant marketing solutions for retailers and enhance consumer experiences on Klarna’s shopping ...
- October 11, 2023
Klarna has debuted an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered shopping tool with the help of OpenAI.
The Swedish payments company announced the new feature Wednesday (Oct. 11) as part of a broader rollout of new shopping-related ...
- September 25, 2023
This edition of the PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps is exciting because the top five apps have held their ground. Stay tuned next month to see ...
- September 7, 2023
Klarna and payments orchestration platform APEXX have teamed to offer flexible payment options to merchants worldwide.
APEXX’s Connect service, which lets merchants host buy now, pay later (BNPL) services through a single application programming interface (API), ...
- September 5, 2023
In today’s evolving digital landscape, buy now, pay later (BNPL) apps have gained popularity for their convenience and flexibility. As consumers increasingly turn to these apps to manage their finances, ...
- September 5, 2023
Luxury retailers have established a reputation for their exclusive and upscale offerings, catering to a limited clientele characterized by discerning preferences and substantial financial resources.
Their primary emphasis on premium goods ...
- September 1, 2023
Zilch is reportedly exploring options for an initial public offering (IPO), with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) being a potential listing venue.
According to CEO Philip Belamant, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) ...
- August 31, 2023
Klarna reported earnings results for the first half of 2023, showcasing a profitable second quarter that exceeded its expectations.
The Stockholm-based, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered global payments network and shopping assistant has successfully aligned its ...
- August 11, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has become a major trend in retail.
Brands and retailers are integrating it due to consumer demand for interactive experiences. In recent forays, the use of plug-ins ...
- August 4, 2023
In a landscape marked by economic uncertainty, Sally Beauty is witnessing an interesting shift in consumer spending patterns.
During the third quarter, Sally Beauty announced that the inclusion of the Klarna buy now, ...
- July 25, 2023
Klarna has partnered with British department store Liberty to add its flexible and interest-free payment options to the online store.
This partnership aims to help Liberty customers save time and money when making high-end ...
- July 19, 2023
Klarna has joined forces with the Money Adviser Network (MAN) to enable its customers in the United Kingdom to get fast, free debt advice.
The buy now, pay later (BNPL) service will alert its ...
- July 3, 2023
Klarna and retail experience agency Stellar Global have teamed to debut a virtual shopping solution for eCommerce brands.
The tool, announced in a news release provided to PYMNTS Monday (July 3), ...
- June 14, 2023
Payments network Klarna has debuted new products geared toward environmentally-conscious shoppers.
The company launched its top-up donations feature and an upgraded carbon footprint tracking tool, according to a Wednesday (June 14) ...
- May 26, 2023
Klarna aims to lead a shift in purchases from search to recommendations.
While 80% of purchases currently originate from search, shoppers are now looking for recommendations instead, the buy now, pay ...
