Today we announced we’re working with Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, to expand the Klarna Card into 15 new European markets. This launch extends our long-term partnership with Klarna and leverages Visa’s Flexible Credential (VFC) technology, enabling customers to choose between paying now or later, all through a single debit card experience.
Marqeta's platform empowers industry leaders like Klarna to create fully customized card programs using the latest innovative payment solutions, achieving significant scale without sacrificing control. Through one integration with our platform, Klarna is able to accelerate time-to-market and scale efficiently across multiple countries. The Klarna Card is currently rolling out in the UK, Denmark, Germany, Norway and Poland, and is already available in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the U.S.
“At Klarna, we believe everyday spending should be simple, flexible, and fair,” said David Sandström, Chief Marketing Officer at Klarna. “Together with Marqeta and Visa, we’re redefining how people pay across Europe, combining the simplicity of debit with the power of pay-later options in one seamless experience. The Klarna Card gives consumers a smarter, more transparent way to manage their money, on their terms.”