Klarna reaches 1 million merchants globally with 47% annual growth

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Klarna Smashes 1 Million Merchants Milestone

March 17, 2026 8:01 AM EDT

 

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has surpassed 1 million merchants globally. Klarna has grown the number of merchants offering its payment methods by 47% in the past year, adding 285,000 merchants in 2025, and more than 115,000 in the final quarter alone.

The growth is being driven by Klarna's expanding agreements with the world's leading payment service providers, giving merchants around the world easier access to Klarna at checkout.

Leisure, Sport & Hobby is now Klarna's fastest-growing merchant category, up 91% YoY in February 2026, reflecting growing consumer demand for flexible payments in wellness and... More