Company Extends Contactless Payment Options to Android Users in the US to Provide a Safer Checkout Experience
New York, NY (August 11, 2020) – Klarna, the leading global payments and shopping platform, today announced that it is introducing Google Pay for in-store purchases in the US. Sephora, Journeys and rue21 are among the first Klarna merchant partners to offer Google Pay, in addition to Apple Pay, for in-store purchases, providing even more payment flexibility to consumers along with the safety and security that contactless payments provide.
“We’re focused on providing all of our users with a seamless, contactless shopping experience as stores reopen and the pandemic continues to affect communities across the nation,” said David Sykes, Head of US at Klarna. “At the same time, it’s critical we help our retail partners drive business growth, both online and offline, to give them a competitive advantage at a time when margins are tight. We’re excited to introduce this safe and secure option to consumers who use Android devices to ensure we provide them with a smooth and convenient shopping experience, end to end.”
Klarna is extending the contactless payment options it offers at a time when consumers’ use of touch-free payments is rising due to concerns about health and safety. Overall use of contactless payments in the US has grown by 150% since March 2019.
Klarna initially launched in-store payments in the US for iPhone users with Apple Pay in January of this year. Since rolling out the capability, retailers that offer Klarna’s in-store solution have reported increases in average order value as high as 310% compared to orders transacted through other means.
For retailers, contactless in-store payments provide value by boosting shoppers’ purchasing power with more flexible ways to buy and by connecting in-store and online touchpoints through the Klarna app. Klarna’s in-store solutions are compatible with all modern POS systems and Klarna handles all the complexity of compliance, translations and customer data.
About Klarna
We make shopping smooth. With Klarna, consumers can buy now and pay later, so they can get what they need today. Klarna’s offering to consumers and retailers includes payments, social shopping and personal finances. Over 200,000 merchants, including H&M, IKEA, Expedia Group, Samsung, ASOS, Peloton, Abercrombie & Fitch, Nike and AliExpress, have enabled Klarna’s innovative shopping experience online and in-store. Klarna is ranked number five on the 2020 CNBC Disruptor 50 list, is one of the most highly valued fintech in Europe, with a valuation of $5.5 billion, and is one of the largest private fintechs globally. Klarna was founded in 2005, has over 3,000 employees and is active in 17 countries. For more information, visit klarna.com.
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