Klarna announces Klarna Card passes 1M sign-ups

The company said, “Klarna (KLAR), the global digital bank and payments provider, today announced that over a million Americans have signed up to its debit-first Klarna Card in just 11 weeks, showing that today’s shopper demands payments options that are simple, transparent, and on their terms. Launched in the US on 4 July, the Klarna Card has quickly resonated with consumers looking for more freedom in how they pay, whether paying instantly with debit or spreading the cost over time. Americans are signing up for the card at a rate of 13,000 a day, hitting a peak of 50,000 sign-ups on 23 September. By combining the everyday convenience of a debit card with the flexibility Klarna is known for, the Klarna Card empowers shoppers to stay in control and pay on their own terms, anywhere they choose to shop.”