Sofortüberweisung is now part of Klarna

Continue offering your customers a way to pay instantly and by bank with Klarna.

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The Sofortüberweisung you know, now enhanced.

Secure, direct, and fast payments you can trust. With Pay by bank by Klarna, customers can buy now and pay in full at checkout. Experience the same reliability of Sofortüberweisung, now integrated into Klarna's seamless payment flow.

29%

of Klarna transactions paid in full

13.5K+

connected banks

99%+

acceptance rates

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Smoother payments, bigger results.

In January 2024, a leading German bank partner transitioned from Sofort to Klarna, upgrading their integration to enhance their digital payment capabilities. This move to Klarna delivered outstanding results, driving a remarkable 10x increase in monthly payment volumes within just eight months, and a 75.5% conversion rate.

Key success factors:

Rapid adoption of Klarna
High conversion rates
Optimized flow

So what does this mean for you?

Sofort has been integrated into Klarna Payments to provide an even better experience for both our partners and their customers. Here’s what’s new:

If you're familiar with Sofortüberweisung, you can expect the same fast, direct, convenient, and secure payments.

Klarna provides global coverage through a single seamless integration, helping you expand your market reach and profitability.

Verified users benefit from a seamless one-click checkout, with pre-filled details from their Klarna account, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Tap into Klarna's extensive global consumer network. Switch to Klarna and expect up to a 35p.p. conversion rate uplift from remembered users.

Get set up in minutes

Integrate Klarna effortlessly with the right tools for your business. Whether you choose a trusted platform partner or a direct integration, explore your options and start offering a seamless, best-in-class payment experience today.

Platforms

Klarna works with experts in commerce including ecommerce platforms, payment providers, and ecommerce experts to make integration effortless.

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Developers

Here you will find the integration guides, API documentation for those wanting to integrate directly with our systems, and more to help you get started.

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Sofort API: Sofort account information

Find key information and resources related to your Sofort API account and services before transitioning to Klarna Payments.

Sofort integration center	https://integration.sofort.com/integrationCenter-eng-DE/integration/API-SDK
Sofort partner FAQs	https://www.sofort.com/sofort-klarna-payments-business-faq/
Sofort merchant portal	https://www.sofort.com/payment/users/login

Frequently asked questions

Klarna acquired Sofort In 2014 and since summer 2024, the payment method has been integrated under the Klarna product range. See more

here

Get started

with Klarna in the Klarna Portal and instantly benefit from the power of our growth solutions that are designed to drive sales. If you already have a Klarna Payments integration, all you need to do is switch on ‘Pay by bank’ to activate it immediately.

Making payments faster, safer, and easier to use is one of the most reliable ways to increase sales. Partners may see an initial and temporary drop in conversion rates as users are prompted to reconnect their bank accounts. Conversion rates typically stabilize and begin to improve, with Klarna outperforming Sofortüberweisung after 5 weeks. Partners typically see on average a 10p.p. uplift in conversion rates within 2-3 months of transitioning and a 25-35p.p. improvement from customers who select to have their details remembered for future purchases, driving repeat visits and loyalty.

Klarna uses open banking standards that are designed with safety as a top priority. When customers shop online, they securely use their familiar online banking credentials. These confidential login details and confirmation codes are never stored, shared, or visible to you, Klarna, or any other third party, ensuring maximum privacy and security for every transaction.