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Shop safely with buyer protection

Enjoy peace of mind when you shop with Klarna. We ensure that your financial information is safe and secure, and monitor all transactions 24/7.

Your benefits at a glance

Get a payment deferral

Didn't receive an order or received a faulty item? If something goes wrong, we'll grant you a payment deferral and help you with your dispute.

Return support in the Klarna app

When you return an item, and report it to Klarna with valid tracking, we pause your payment for 21 days to allow the store time to process the return.

Security controls

We have controls in place to protect customers and prevent unauthorized purchases. If you suspect fraud, follow the guidelines in our Fraud Liability Protection.

Based on the eligibility requirements and any information provided to Klarna, Klarna determines, in its reasonable discretion, whether your claim is eligible for the Buyer Protection Policy.

Klarna’s Buyer Protection Policy may apply when you encounter these specific problems with an order:

“Goods Not Received” claim:

You did not receive your order or parts of it.

“Significant Deviation” claim:

You received an item, but it significantly deviates from the description.

  • You used a Klarna payment method when making an online purchase*.

  • You use Klarna responsibly (as determined by Klarna at its sole discretion). For example, you pay for your transactions on time, etc.

  • It does not appear to Klarna that you are using the Buyer Protection Policy inappropriately or in a fraudulent manner, which is determined in Klarna’s reasonable discretion

  • You contacted the store first to resolve the issue directly before involving Klarna. You need to be able to provide the proof of contact, should we ask for it

  • You provided all relevant and requested information to support your claim to Klarna

  • You raised your claim within the timeframes specified below, counting days from the invoice date:

    • ‘Goods Not Received’ - 120 days from purchase

    • ‘Significant Deviation’ - 120 days from purchase

  • You have not submitted more than one claim for the same order.

* This policy doesn't apply to purchases made with the Klarna bank account or Klarna bank card.

Please note that in the event that you have rights that fall under mandatory consumer protection legislation — and those go beyond what’s covered by buyer protection — those rights are not affected by this policy. If you use a card to make a Klarna purchase, this policy does not limit any rights you may have under applicable law or network rules to dispute a transaction with your card’s issuer.

  • Payments that have not been made via your Klarna account

  • You bought something from a private person (consumer to consumer)

  • Your transactions have been made in-store

  • You already raised the claim for your transaction paid via card with the card issuer

  • You and the store agreed to an alternative resolution. For example: Store credits or a replacement

  • Any purchases of services or event purchases, such as concert tickets, plane tickets, accommodations, or other services such as beauty treatments

  • Any goods equivalent to cash — including gift cards, vouchers, donations, purchases of a financial product and/or service, or investments of any kind

  • You bought property or paid your utility bill or rent

  • You paid your invoice through a digital mailbox provider

  • Payments made in respect of gold (whether in physical form or exchange-traded form), in respect of bitcoins or other cryptocurrencies

  • Payments related to gambling and/or gaming

  • Any payments that violate Klarna’s ethical obligations or guidelines

  • The item is significantly different from the store’s description of it. For example: The t-shirt is red instead of green. You ordered trousers in Small and received them in Large

  • You received a completely different item. For example: You ordered a t-shirt but got a jacket. You ordered a phone but got the wrong version of it. You ordered apples but got bananas

  • The condition of the item was misrepresented. For example: You received a sweater described as new but has clear signs of usage (e.g. stains)

  • The item was advertised as authentic but is not authentic (counterfeit). For example: You ordered a branded shirt and got a counterfeit

  • The item is missing parts or features. For example: You bought a table and one leg is missing

  • The item was damaged during shipment. For example: You bought 4 glasses but 2 arrive broken

  • The item is unusable in the condition you received it, and this wasn't disclosed. For example, you bought a phone that won't turn on.

  • You did not receive your order. For example: Your package did not arrive

  • You did not receive parts of your order. For example: You ordered 3 items but only received 2

Klarna’s discretion

Klarna determines, in its reasonable discretion, if your claim is eligible for the Buyer Protection Policy.

  • The defect in the purchased goods was correctly described by the seller in its description of the item. For example: The phone you bought has a broken screen which was highlighted in the store’s description

  • Your ordered food does not match your personal expectations but does match common requirements. For example: The ice cream is not as creamy as you expected it to be. The burger does not look exactly like the advertised picture

  • You ordered the wrong colour or material for a ‘made-to-order’ item

  • A product you purchased does not meet your expectations regarding quality or performance, but otherwise matches the store’s description. For example: You bought a TV, but the image quality is not as high as you expected it. It does however match the store’s description

  • The product has minor scratches and was described as “used." For example: You purchased a ‘used’ table that has some scratches

  • You buy in-store and take the goods with you

  • You made your purchase online, but picked up the goods in-store

  • The store provided valid proof of delivery to the correct shipping location

You have to ensure that it’s possible to deliver the goods to you. If your purchase could not be delivered, you’re not entitled to a refund. If you don’t pick up your delivery from the agreed pick-up location or don’t accept the delivery, after receiving a notification, you might be liable to pay a fee as set out in the store’s terms & conditions.

How to raise a claim under Klarna’s Buyer Protection Policy

Please follow the below instructions in order to receive support under Klarna’s Buyer Protection Policy.

Note: Please allow for the goods to be delivered in accordance with the information that the store gives you. Depending on the store, you may have to pay a return fee if you don't pick up the goods. Please be aware that potential return shipping costs are not covered by the Buyer Protection Policy.

Contact the store to solve the problem

Contact the store you purchased from to help with solving the problem. Only the store can help you find missing goods or solve issues with damaged goods.

Report the problem to Klarna

If you cannot resolve the problem with the store, you can report it to Klarna. Log in to the Klarna app or web portal, and locate the purchase you’d like to dispute. Select ‘Report a problem’ from the options provided.

Escalation of the claim

If the problem persists, Klarna will work with you to seek a resolution. Save documentation for your claim, such as tracking information showing the purchase was never delivered, photos of damaged items, and copies of communication with the store showing they were unable to resolve the issue. You may also contact the store to request additional documentation.

Klarna will review your dispute

After reviewing your purchase and any documentation provided by you and/or the store, Klarna will make a decision on the dispute, that is, whether Klarna will refund your payment/remove your payment obligation or not.

Once you've reported a problem in line with the guidance above, Klarna will grant you a payment deferral until the issue is resolved. If you paid for all or part of a purchase upfront, we'll refund your payment if the dispute is resolved in your favor. Any refund will be issued to the same payment method you used to pay.

Klarna’s Buyer Protection Policy is here to assure you that you can shop safely and securely with Klarna.

Please also note that Klarna’s Buyer Protection does not affect your statutory or contractual rights in relation to the merchant and is separate from those rights. Klarna does not act as a representative of either the buyer (you) or the merchant. Klarna assesses claims solely under the terms of Klarna’s Buyer Protection. This means that the merchant may still take legal action against you even if your Buyer Protection claim was successful and you received a refund from Klarna. Likewise, you may still take legal action against the merchant even if your Buyer Protection claim was successful and you received a refund from Klarna.

This policy applies to eligible Klarna purchases made on or after 08.05.2023.

Frequently asked questions

Our customer service team is here for you. Chat or call us whenever you need support.

If you’re unhappy with the resolution, you can still contact the seller and, if necessary, take legal action. In this respect, Klarna’s Buyer Protection only offers an additional possibility for dispute resolution to help you to get a refund for your order in case of a justified Buyer Protection claim.

If you paid for your Klarna purchase using a credit or debit card—and you wish to raise a dispute regarding your purchase—you can choose to either submit a claim with (i) Klarna under Klarna’s Buyer Protection Policy (ii) or dispute the charge with the bank that issued your card.

If you submit a dispute with us and also dispute the charge with your issuing bank, we’ll have to cancel your dispute if we receive a chargeback or another form of payment reversal.

If you believe you are a victim of fraud, please follow the guidelines of our security tips.

Please follow Klarna’s return instructions, to get support and a payment deferral. Under Klarna's Buyer Protection Policy, you'll receive a 21-day payment deferral when you report a return. These 21 days give the store enough time to process your return.