Three smartphones displaying balance features in the Klarna app
Three smartphones displaying balance features in the Klarna app

Klarna balance

One account. Endless possibilities.

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

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Pay fast and earn more

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

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Pay with Klarna everywhere

Get a free card and pay flexibly anywhere Visa is accepted—online and in-store.

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Add funds instantly

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

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Earn cashback

Get cashback when you shop in the Klarna app and redeem your points for money added to your balance. With a Klarna membership, you can convert points to airline miles and hotel points.

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Shop with peace of mind

Protect every purchase with buyer protection and safeguard your details with extra security.³

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Track payments

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

Getting started is free and fast

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Go to the Klarna app

Open the Klarna app and select the 'Wallet' tab.

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Activate balance

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

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Add funds

Add money to your balance with your debit card.

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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.

Shoppers love Klarna

118 + million people love to shop and pay with Klarna anywhere.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions on how to use Klarna balance? Find your answers below. For any further help or troubleshooting, please contact customer service.

Your Klarna Balance is your in-app account for flexible payments. You can spend it anywhere with your linked Klarna Card or use it to pay existing Klarna orders. Refunds go straight to your balance, and with a membership, you can earn interest (rates vary by plan). You can also convert cashback from in-app shopping directly into your balance.

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. Once your cashback is confirmed, it is deposited into your Klarna balance. Make sure to activate your balance, so that any accumulated cashback can be redeemed.

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 US debit card in your name

Read more here.

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 your Pay in 4 or Pay over time 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.

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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

Read more here.

Get started in minutes

Add money and pay instantly, anywhere. Top up your Klarna balance in seconds and use your card online or in-store. Enjoy fast payments, instant refunds, and cashback straight to your balance.

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