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Klarna Secures $518M Securitization to Support $12B in Lending


Klarna Secures $518M Securitization to Support $12B in Lending
  • by: Business Wire
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  • July 20, 2026

Klarna has completed a $518 million Significant Risk Transfer securitization, freeing up capital to support $12 billion in additional lending. The 3-year agreement forms part of Klarna's wider capital-efficiency program, which pairs SRTs with forward-flow and warehouse financing to support growth in a capital-lighter way .

Quick Intel

  • Klarna completed a $518 million Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) securitization to support $12 billion in additional lending .

  • The 3-year agreement is the second SRT Klarna has completed with the investor, reflecting strong institutional demand .

  • The transaction is part of Klarna's capital-efficiency program pairing SRTs with forward-flow and warehouse financing .

  • Klarna has over 119 million global active users and processes 3.4 million transactions per day .

  • The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: KLAR) .

  • Klarna serves over one million retailers including Uber, H&M, Sephora, Macy's, Ikea, Nike, and Airbnb.

Klarna Continues to Drive Capital Efficiency With $518 Million Securitization

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has completed a $518 million Significant Risk Transfer, freeing up capital to support strong consumer demand for its products.

The 3-year agreement supports $12 billion in additional lending and forms part of Klarna's wider capital-efficiency program, which pairs SRTs with forward-flow and warehouse financing to support growth in a capital-lighter way.

The transaction is the second SRT Klarna has completed with the investor, reflecting continued strong institutional demand for exposure to Klarna's industry-leading lending.

CFO Perspective on the Transaction

"Demand for our products continues to grow and transactions like this let us fund it efficiently, while an existing investor returning for a second securitization is a real vote of confidence in the quality of our underwriting," Klarna Chief Financial Officer Niclas Neglén said.

Company Overview and Market Position

Klarna is a global digital bank and flexible payments provider with over 119 million global active Klarna users and 3.4 million transactions per day. Klarna's AI-powered payments and commerce network is empowering people to pay smarter with a mission to be available everywhere for everything. Consumers can pay with Klarna online, in-store and through Apple Pay & Google Pay. More than one million retailers trust Klarna's innovative solutions to drive growth and loyalty, including Uber, H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macy's, Ikea, Expedia Group, Nike and Airbnb. Klarna is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: KLAR).

About Klarna

Klarna is a global digital bank and flexible payments provider. With over 119 million global active Klarna users and 3.4 million transactions per day, Klarna's AI-powered payments and commerce network is empowering people to pay smarter with a mission to be available everywhere for everything. Consumers can pay with Klarna online, in-store and through Apple Pay & Google Pay. More than one million retailers trust Klarna's innovative solutions to drive growth and loyalty, including Uber, H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macy's, Ikea, Expedia Group, Nike and Airbnb. Klarna is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: KLAR).

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