Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has officially rolled out its services on Google Pay in the UK.
The integration allows UK-based Google Pay users to select Klarna’s interest-free “Pay in 3” instalment method directly at checkout. The launch expands upon the feature’s existing availability in the US market.
A ubiquitous checkout experience
The move aligns with Klarna’s broader strategy to expand its commerce network and provide a fairer alternative to traditional credit cards.
Raji Behal, head of Western and Southern Europe, UK & Ireland at Klarna, commented on the milestone: “We’re really excited to bring Klarna’s fair, flexible and interest-free payment options to Google Pay users. This is a big moment for us and a major step towards our goal of being available at every checkout, everywhere. Together with Google, we’re making it easier than ever for millions of shoppers to choose Klarna and pay in a smarter, more transparent way — all from their phone.”
Google’s flexible payment push
For Google, the partnership enhances the checkout options available to its user base, aiming to drive tangible growth for businesses.
Lisa Yokoyama, director of Product Management at Google Pay, added: “Expanding our collaboration with Klarna to the U.K. underscores our goal to empower more people with the flexibility to pay how they choose. With people shopping on Google over a billion times a day, this broader footprint provides even more checkout options to help businesses drive tangible growth.”
Seamless post-purchase management
Following a purchase made via Google Pay, users will be able to manage their transactions seamlessly within the Klarna app. This ecosystem allows consumers to track their deliveries, handle returns, and manage their repayments all in one place.
Klarna currently boasts over 114 million global active users, processing 3.4 million transactions per day across its AI-powered network. The company is trusted by over 850,000 retailers worldwide—including Uber, H&M, Nike, and Airbnb —and is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker KLAR.
