Who is Klarna?

Klarna is a Swedish payment service provider that takes end-to-end responsibility for your payment. Over 90 million consumers worldwide have trusted Klarna to securely handle their payments.

How does Pay later in 30 days work?

Pay later in 30 days is a form of credit which allows you to delay payment of your purchase by 30 days. Once your order is confirmed, you'll receive an email with payment instructions within two days from Klarna. You'll then have 30 days to try on your order and only pay when you’re happy. Complete the payment online, at your convenience, with no extra cost. You can pay via credit or debit card in Klarna.app or by logging into www.klarna.com/uk .

Am I eligible for Pay later in 30 days?

To use Pay later in 30 days you must be at least 18. Whilst this option is widely promoted, Pay later in 30 days is subject to your financial circumstances. When choosing Pay later in 30 days, our assessment will not affect your credit rating.

How can I increase my chances of being accepted for Pay later in 30 days?

Klarna is unique and offers Pay later in 30 days based on a number of factors such as the order value, previous order history and item availability. If you are 18 or over, you can improve your chances of being offered Pay later in 30 days by ensuring you provide your full name, accurate address details and arrange shipping to your registered billing address. All orders are assessed individually. Just because you have been accepted for Pay later in 30 days before does not mean it will be offered for every order. In turn, if your application for Pay later in 30 days is denied, it does not mean it will be denied for future orders.

How does Pay in 3 work?

Klarna’s Pay in 3 is a credit product that lets you spread the cost of your purchases over 3 equal interest-free payments. Klarna will take the payments from your debit or credit card directly so you don't have to worry about missing a payment. Klarna will take the first payment when you make the purchase, the second 30 days later and the final payment 60 days from your purchase date. You can see your past and future payments at any time using the Klarna app.

Am I eligible for Pay in 3?

You need to be at least 18 years old and a UK resident to use Klarna’s credit products including Pay in 3. When you choose Klarna they will also check the information you provide and your financial situation.

Can I have multiple Pay in 3 orders at the same time?

Yes, you can. If you see Klarna Pay in 3 when you go to an online checkout then it is available to you. Every time you use Pay in 3, Klarna will check to see whether you can use Pay in 3 again for each additional purchase.

Will a credit search take place against me?

Klarna may run so-called unrecorded enquiries (or soft credit searches) that do not affect credit scoring and are only visible to you and Klarna, but not visible to other lenders. Klarna will not run credit searches against you that could impact your credit rating.

Why have I not been offered Pay later in 30 days?

Although Pay later in 30 days is widely promoted it is not always available. The Pay later in 30 days method is automatically generated by algorithms that are dependent upon a number of factors including amount of order, previous order history and item availability.

What are my payment options with Klarna?

You can pay with debit or credit card immediately in the checkout or take advantage of our Pay later in 30 days payment option, where you can pay for the goods once you have received them via credit card or debit card. You can always monitor your outstanding payments in the Klarna app.

What happens if I cancel or return my order?

As soon as we have accepted your cancellation/return, then Klarna will refund your payment. The return will be reflected in the Klarna app immediately.

What happens if I don’t pay for my order?

To help you pay on time, we'll alert you two days before payment is due – you'll receive a push notification from the Klarna app or email reminders to pay – and, if very late, we’ll also send you a text or letter, too.  Your credit score will not be impacted by using Klarna’s ‘Pay later in 30 days’ even if you have failed to pay on time. If you fail to pay on time, you may be unable to use Klarna’s services in the future. If you do not pay for your purchase, Klarna may engage with an external debt collection agency to collect on their behalf.

What do I need to provide when I make a purchase?

If you want to make a purchase with Klarna you need to provide your name, address and email address. For some orders you may need to provide your mobile number or date of birth, too. All information will be sent to your email address, including payment reminders and links to your online statements. It's very important that you give us the correct details, as otherwise you will not receive the payment information.

Is my payment information safe?

Payment information is processed securely by Klarna. No card details are transferred to or held by us.  All transactions take place via connections secured with the latest industry standard security protocols.

Can I pay before the due date?

You can pay for your order at any point after you receive the email from Klarna with the details of your payment on. Just follow the instructions on this email or in the Klarna app to pay for your order.

Have you received my payment?

If you pay by card, we will confirm your order right away. If paying by Pay later in 30 days, Klarna will send you a payment confirmation to the email address that you have used for your order. If you have made a payment but not received the payment confirmation, you can always check the status of your order and payments by logging in to the Klarna app or www.klarna.com/uk.

What happens to my statement, when I've returned the goods?

Once we have received the return (partial or full) an updated statement will be sent to you by Klarna. With a full return, your statement will be closed. You are always able to monitor the status of your order in the Klarna app.

I've received a statement, but I've not yet received my goods.

If your due date is near and there is no sign of your goods, please call us to check on delivery. You can also contact Klarna’s Customer Service so that we can postpone the due date on your payment or put the order on hold in the Klarna app while you wait for the goods to arrive.

I have cancelled my order. How long will it take until I receive my refund?

As soon as we have registered your cancellation or your return, the refund will be processed within 5 business days.

I haven’t received an email with my statement/payment information.

You can log in the Klarna app or at www.klarna.com/uk, where you will find all of your orders and payment schedule information.

I still have questions regarding payment, how can I get in touch?

Visit Klarna’s Customer Service page for a full list of FAQs, live chat and telephone options.