CNBC July 06, 2026 • 14:49

Klarna seeks U.S. bank charter in latest push beyond buy now, pay later - CNBC

By Hugh Son

Klarna seeks U.S. bank charter in latest push beyond buy now, pay later - CNBC

Klarna joins a wave of fintech and crypto firms seeking entry to the traditional banking system.

Klarna, the Swedish fintech firm best known for its buy now, pay later offerings, said Monday it applied to federal and state regulators to establish a U.S. bank subsidiary.
The firm said that, if a… [+1732 chars]

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