THE WHAT Buy now, pay later provider Klarna has entered into a partnership with GoCardless, which will offer bank debit payments to its over 21 million US customers.
THE DETAILS Klarna will use GoCardless, a global leader in account-to-account payments, for its Pay in 4 offering and its financing solution, which is said to create a ‘more convenient shopping experience for consumers.’
The partnership will evolve GoCardless’ presence in the U.S.
THE WHY According to a Klarna, this new way of paying taps into the growing trend of US shoppers moving away from traditional forms of credit, with high-interest rates and revolving debt, towards smarter and more sustainable payment methods.
Koen Köppen, CTO at Klarna, says: “The U.S. is a key market for Klarna and we continue to see strong growth, doubling our customer base to over 21 million from last year. To continue along that trajectory we need partners that not only provide our consumers and retailers more choice and control but also offer us cutting-edge technology and best-in-class service. We’re excited to work with GoCardless and leverage its expertise in account-to-account payments as we expand in the US.”
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