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Add Klarna by adjusting the settings in the Stripe Dashboard.

Stripe is a cutting-edge online payment processing platform designed to power commerce for businesses of all sizes, from new startups to global enterprises. Renowned for its simplicity, security, and scalability, Stripe enables companies to accept payments, conduct financial transactions, and manage their revenue streams with unparalleled ease. Its robust suite of APIs allows for seamless integration into websites and mobile applications, offering a smooth and customizable checkout experience for customers. Beyond just processing payments, Stripe is a comprehensive ecosystem that supports a wide range of financial services, including billing, fraud prevention, and business management tools. By constantly innovating and expanding its capabilities, Stripe not only meets the current demands of digital commerce but also anticipates the future needs of the industry, making it an indispensable partner for businesses looking to thrive in the online economy.

Find out how you can benefit from our partnership. Once you’re ready to get started, create a Stripe account and add Klarna as a payment method.

This document outlines different integration options and guides you through seamlessly adding Klarna to your checkout. Our best practices help you get the most out of your partnership with Klarna.

You can activate Klarna via plugins or platform integrations. The integration journey will vary depending on the platform you’re on. For more information about different plugins and platforms, visit the Stripe Connectors page.

To add Klarna to your Stripe integration, follow these steps:

  1. Log into the Stripe Dashboard.
  2. Go to Settings > Payments > Payment methods.
  3. Confirm your logo, brand information, and contact emails are up to date as they will be shared with us when you add Klarna as a payment method.
  4. Optional: use Stripe's test mode to check your integration and customer flow without placing production orders. You can do this by toggling Test mode in your Stripe dashboard before enabling Klarna.
  5. On the list of payment methods, find Klarna and click Turn on.

All the heavy lifting is done with the data you’ve already entered into your Stripe account. Klarna will be active within minutes. To learn more about adding Klarna to your Stripe account, head over to Stripe documentation.