I can't open a Klarna balance, what can I do?

Follow these troubleshooting steps before trying again to open a Klarna balance:

Identification verification failed

Ensure your full name, date of birth, SSN and address are entered correctly.

I received an error message

We would not be able to verify your data:

  • If your personal information is not yet updated after moving address

  • If you are below 18

  • If you already have an existing account

  • If you entered your full name, date of birth, SSN or address incorrectly


How to try again to open a Klarna balance:

  1. Go to

  2. Select Klarna balance

  3. Follow the prompts to Set up your Klarna balance

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