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Shop safely with buyer protection

Enjoy peace of mind when you shop with Klarna. We keep your financial details safe and secure, and monitor all Klarna transactions 24/7.

The benefits of buyer protection

Pause your payment

Order hasn’t arrived? Received a faulty item? We’ll pause your payments when something goes wrong and help you sort out your order.

Help with returns in the Klarna app

When you return an item and report it to Klarna with valid tracking details, we’ll put your payment on hold for 21 days to give the retailer time to process your return.

Security checks

At Klarna, we have strong security checks to protect our customers and prevent unauthorised purchases. If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, follow the guidelines in our fraud liability protection policy.

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 may apply if you experience any of these specific issues with a transaction:

“Goods not received” claim

You haven’t received all or part of your order.

“Significantly not as described” claim

You’ve received an item, but it’s significantly different from its description.

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

  • Your Klarna account is in good standing. For example: All your transactions have been paid on time (this determination is made at Klarna’s reasonable discretion)

  • 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 are not raising a claim for the same order more than twice

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 its received state and was not disclosed as such. For example: You bought a phone that does not 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 submit a claim under Klarna’s Buyer Protection

Follow the steps below to get support under Klarna’s Buyer Protection.

Please note: Wait for your order to arrive in line with the delivery information provided by the retailer. Depending on the retailer, you may have to pay return charges if you don’t collect your order. Return shipping costs aren’t covered by Buyer Protection.

Contact the retailer to resolve the issue

Contact the retailer you bought from and ask for help resolving the issue. Only the retailer can help you track down missing goods or resolve issues with damaged items.

Report the problem to Klarna

If you and the retailer haven’t been able to resolve the issue, report it to Klarna. Log in to the Klarna app or web portal, find the purchase you want to dispute, and select “Report a problem” from the available options.

Escalate your claim

If the issue remains unresolved, Klarna will work with you to find a solution. Keep evidence to support your claim, such as tracking information showing that your order was never delivered, photos of damaged items, and copies of messages showing that the retailer couldn’t resolve the issue. Also contact the retailer to request additional evidence.

Klarna will review your dispute

Klarna will review your purchase and any supporting evidence provided by you and/or the retailer, then decide whether to refund your payment or remove your obligation to pay.

Once you’ve reported a problem following the guide above, Klarna will pause your payment until the issue is solved. If you’ve fully or partially paid for a purchase upfront, we’ll refund your payment if the dispute is resolved in your favour. In the event of any refunds, we’ll return the funds to the same method of payment you used to make your payment.

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

Please further note that Klarna’s Buyer Protection does not affect the legal and contractual rights between you and the seller and is to be considered separately from them. Klarna does not act as an agent of the buyer (you) or seller. Klarna only decides on the claim under Klarna’s Buyer Protection. This also means that the seller can still take legal action against you even if you have been successful with your Buyer Protection claim and have been refunded by Klarna. Likewise, you can still take legal action against the seller if you have not been successful with your Buyer Protection claim and have not been refunded by Klarna.

This policy is in effect for eligible Klarna purchases made after 11.05.2023.

Frequently asked questions

Our customer service is here to help. Start a chat or request a callback.

If you’re not happy with the outcome, contact the seller and, if necessary, take legal action. Klarna’s buyer protection offers another way to resolve disputes and help you get a refund for your order if you have a valid buyer protection claim.

If you paid for your Klarna purchase with a credit or debit card and want to raise a dispute about it, choose to either submit a claim to Klarna under Klarna’s buyer protection policy or dispute the charge with the bank that issued your card.

If you raise a dispute with us and also dispute the charge with your card issuer, we must cancel your dispute with Klarna if we receive a refund or any other reversal of the payment.

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

Please follow Klarna’s return instructions in order to receive support and get your payment paused. If you report a return, Klarna Buyer Protection promises to hold your payment for 21 days. These 21 days are to ensure that the store has enough time to process your return.