How can I get approved to pay with Klarna?

Follow the instructions in the pop-up message which appeared at checkout before attempting to make another purchase, if you are not approved to pay with Klarna.

Our automated approval decisions are based on the available customer data, primarily shared by credit bureaus, including information such as if you’ve paid off previous credits on time, or if you have too much outstanding debt elsewhere.

I’ve used Klarna before but have been declined

Each purchase attempt generates a new automated approval decision, which is based on

, regardless of past approvals or rejections. A rejection does not negatively impact your credit score.

Good to know: Our customer service agents do not have additional information about the automated decline reason, based on credit bureau decision data, and are not able to change or influence the decision.

Why was my purchase denied after I was prequalified?

Prequalification is an estimated amount of how much you can spend at the store based on your credit data. The prequalification plan shown is not a guarantee but an estimation if you are approved at checkout.

Can I make multiple purchases with Klarna?

Yes. There is no set limit for how many purchases you can have with Klarna.

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