Klarna app on smartphone showing balance and recent transactions next to a paper grocery bag filled with purple cauliflower.
Klarna app on smartphone showing balance and recent transactions next to a paper grocery bag filled with purple cauliflower.
Klarna balance

One account. Endless possibilities.

Add money in the Klarna app and pay flexibly, everywhere.¹ Plus, get instant refunds and redeem cashback as a credit to your balance.²

Get started:

¹ Paid membership plan required for a physical card. Klarna’s Pay in 3 is an unregulated credit agreement. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply.

² Klarna Cashback Rewards are awarded as points which can be redeemed for a credit to your Klarna balance and other benefits. Earn cashback on Klarna App purchases. Klarna balance account required to receive cashback. Cashback issuance depends on store approval and may be affected by cookie settings, combining offers, product exclusions, or other factors beyond our control. Limitations, terms, and conditions apply.

Pay fast and earn more

Enjoy faster payments and refunds, with total control over your money.

Three Klarna cards

Pay with Klarna everywhere

Get a card and pay flexibly wherever Visa is accepted, online and In-store.

Klarna balance screen

Add funds instantly

Top-up your balance in seconds with your debit card.

Screen showing available cashback

Earn cashback

Get cashback when you shop at select stores in the Klarna app. Your cashback will appear in the app once confirmed and can be redeemed as a credit on your Klarna balance.

Security padlock illustration

Shop with peace of mind

Protect every purchase with buyer protection and safeguard your details with extra security.

Screen showing payment overview

Track payments

View all your purchases and monitor your payment plans directly in the app.

Getting started is free and fast

Web_Device_ScreenSimplified_WalletTab_Pink100_3x2

Go to the Klarna app

Open the Klarna app and select the 'Wallet' tab.
Web_Device_ScreenSimplified_KlarnaBalance_WalletTabInactive_Pink100_3x2_en-GB

Activate balance

Set up a Klarna balance account for free, in minutes.
Web_Device_ScreenSimplified_KlarnaBalance_Pink100_3x2_en-GB

Add funds

Add money to your balance with your debit card.
Web_PaymentInteractionV3_BrandDevice_Passkeys_1x1

Security comes as standard

Your funds are held to the highest security standards. Klarna provides built-in security for your money and data, with advanced fraud prevention and 24/7 support.

People love Klarna

119m people love to shop and pay with Klarna anywhere.

Customer reviews reflect their personal experience and opinion. Showing our 5-star reviews.

Frequently asked questions

Klarna Balance is the money stored in your Klarna account. It lets you store funds you’ve added, plus refunds and cashback, and then use those funds to pay for purchases, instalments, subscriptions, or scheduled payments via Klarna.

Access your Klarna balance right in the app. To sign up, we'll ask you to fill in some information to verify your identity. It only takes a few minutes, and you can add money with your debit card.

Yes, you can sign up for Klarna balance for free.

You can earn cashback on your purchases when you shop at participating stores in the Klarna app.

Yes, you can use your balance to settle any Klarna payments early in the app as long as you have enough money in your balance. You can add money with your other debit card if you have purchase power with Klarna and are eligible to spend with us.³

By logging in to the app.

1. Go to Wallet

2. Select Klarna balance

3. Tap Add money and follow the prompts to transfer funds from a debit card in your name

When a payment is made, Klarna automatically updates your available purchase power. Keeping open invoices to a minimum is crucial. When you use Klarna balance, you're paying off your invoices faster, which allows for a quicker adjustment of your purchase power.³

Purchase power is an estimate of your available spending amount with Klarna. However, it's not a guaranteed amount, but a useful guide to manage your spending.

You can use your Klarna balance to pay for any existing Klarna orders or services:

1. Go to Payments

2. Choose a pay later purchase

3. Tap Pay early and select Klarna balance as your funding source

Alternatively, you can choose Klarna balance as your preferred payment option in the store’s checkout.

You have the option to have all your refunds, regardless of the Klarna payment method chosen, credited earlier to your Klarna balance - avoiding lengthy banking processing times. The refunds will be available in your Klarna balance immediately after it has been processed by the merchant. To manage this feature:

1. Go to Wallet
2. Navigate to Settings
3. Tap Manage and toggle on Faster refunds

Get started in minutes

Add funds and pay instantly, anywhere. Top up your Klarna balance in seconds and use your card online or in-store.

Get started:

Copyright © 2005-2026 Klarna. Klarna Financial Services UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for carrying out regulated consumer credit activities (firm reference number 987889) and the provision of payment services and the issuing of electronic money under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (firm reference number 1021834). Klarna Financial Services UK Limited offers both regulated and unregulated products. Klarna’s interest free and pay up to 12 months Financing agreements, Pay in 3 instalments and Pay in 30 days agreements are not regulated by the FCA. Incorporated in England (company number 14290857), with its registered office at 10 York Road, London, SE1 7ND.