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Klarna Card reaches 5 million active customers
NEW YORK, March 19, 2026--Klarna, the global digital bank and payments provider, today announced that the Klarna Card has reached 5 million active customers globally, underscoring rapid adoption as consumers shift towards new forms of payment which provide more control over day-to-day money management.
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