Google Pay quietly adds Klarna to its Buy Now, Pay Later arsenal

Stockholm, Sweden-based Klarna is one of the best ‘buy now, pay later‘ (BNPL) platforms out there, and it is now making its way to Google Pay.

For those unaware, partners like Affirm, Zip, and Afterpay are already a part of Google Pay’s roster. Support for Klarna now should only add more flexibility.

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Klarna made a relevant announcement about the integration going live (via Android Authority). Google, on the other hand, quietly updated its Google Pay BNPL support page to include Klarna among the listed buy now, pay later providers.The addition expands the payment options available to users when they’re making USD transactions at select merchants that offer Google Pay online.

When you’re shopping at an online merchant that has the Google Pay checkout option available, you’ll see a banner that lists all the BNPL options available. If you’ve never used Klarna in the past, tapping on the provider should redirect you to the onboarding process. If you already have a Klarna account, you’ll be able to link it to Google Pay and complete your purchase.

Some popular online merchants that support Klarna include

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• Amazon
• Walmart
• Ikea
• Target
• Best Buy
• Ticketmaster
• Costco, and many more

The financing platform will offer Pay in 4 for purchases over $35 (interest-free), paired with financing for higher-ticket items starting at 0 percent APR.

The development comes soon after Klarna shared that it was entering the carrier market, operating under AT&T’s network. The financing company announced an unlimited 5G data, talk, and text for $40/month plan set to go live in the US in the coming weeks, “with the UK, Germany, and more to follow soon.” The plan will be fully managed via the Klarna app, and will boast no activation or cancellation fee, suggests the company.