eBay expands buy now pay later partnership with Klarna to USA following launch in UK and Europe

eBay has announced the expansion of its buy now pay later partnership with Klarna to the US market.

“With more than 2.3 billion listings, eBay is where people come to shop with purpose - whether they’re looking for value, rare finds, or sustainable options such as a refurbished camera, hard to find car part, or a vintage handbag,” says Avritti Khandurie Mittal, VP & General Manager of Global Payments and Financial Services at eBay.

“We are thrilled to expand our global strategic partnership with Klarna to the US. We’ve been very pleased with the positive customer and business impact Klarna has delivered in some of our key markets including the UK and Europe, and we’re now excited to give millions of US shoppers more flexible and affordable ways to pay on eBay.” 

The move builds on launches in the UK, Austria, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain in December 2024. Electronics, fashion, and collectibles are some of the most popular categories where eBay shoppers are paying with Klarna. 

Shoppers can pay for eligible eBay purchases in the US using Klarna’s options including Pay in 4, which allows customers to split their purchase into four interest free payments as well as Financing, which offers flexible payment plans for larger purchases.  

Klarna also recently rolled out its resell feature to US shoppers who use eBay. Users can list past Klarna purchases on the e-commerce platform - complete with pre-filled descriptions and images. Since launching in December 2024, there have been over half a million eBay listings generated through Klarna’s app.

“eBay is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic marketplaces, offering everything from the everyday to the extraordinary,” says David Sykes, Chief Commercial Officer at Klarna. “We look forward to expanding our partnership to give millions of US shoppers greater flexibility to purchase what they love - from rare collectibles, to that vintage coat they’ve been eyeing - whenever, however, and in smarter, more personalised ways.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Payments will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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