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Klarna Smashes 1 Million Merchants Milestone
NEW YORK, March 17, 2026--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.
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