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Browser Extension

Can Klarna extend its BNPL and shopping utility to every online retailer by embedding itself at the browser layer rather than relying solely on merchant-side integrations?

HQStockholm, Sweden
IndustryFintech / Consumer banking
The story

The Klarna Browser Extension is a consumer-facing product from Klarna that embeds pay-later functionality into any online checkout via a browser extension, extending Klarna's BNPL offering beyond its direct merchant integrations. It represents Klarna's push to become the universal checkout layer for consumers regardless of which merchants have direct Klarna integrations.

Last 12 months
Product timeline
2021
Klarna launched its Browser Extension allowing consumers to pay later (BNPL) across all online stores, not just Klarna merchant partners.· lending
The stack
Lending
KlarnaPay Later (BNPL)Pay in installments
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