Depending on the payment method or service you choose, Klarna may perform different types of searches to check your financial standing.Â
Using the below Klarna payment options will not affect your credit score. However, existing, late and unpaid balances, and payment holidays, are visible on your credit file to other lenders. Making repayments on time consistently will help build a positive history when using our payment options.
Choosing to ‘Pay in 3 instalments’
Deciding to ‘Pay in 30 days’
Creating a ‘One-time card’
Using Klarna might affect your credit score when:
If you decide to use Financing, Klarna might perform a credit check with credit reference agencies to complete your credit assessment. This credit check will show up as an inquiry on your credit report, will be visible to other lenders and might impact your credit score.