Klarna Now Available at Checkout with Apple Pay
Hey Payment Fanatic!
Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has just landed on Apple Pay, bringing its flexible payment options to even more users across the U.S. and U.K.
Whether you're shopping online or in an app, you can now split your purchases into interest-free installments with just a few taps on your iPhone or iPad.
"Consumers around the world have been asking for Klarna on Apple Pay, so I'm super proud to let them know it’s here! Our fair, flexible, and interest-free payment options are now even easier to use at your favorite merchants when checking out on Apple Pay," said Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Klarna's Co-founder and CEO.
And Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s VP of Apple Pay, couldn't agree more, saying, "With this rollout, users have the option to pay for purchases over time, and they get to enjoy the seamless and secure experience of Apple Pay that they already know and love."
Klarna's global reach is expanding fast, and Canada is next on the list. But for now, if you're in the U.S. or U.K., check out this new integration and tell us what you think in the comments!
Stay tuned for more payments news coming your way on Monday!
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