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Record Black Friday Lifts Klarna to 45% November Growth
NEW YORK, December 01, 2025--Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, today announces record Black Friday sales growth in the US, with volume (GMV) up 45% year-over-year for November 1 through Black Friday 28 November.
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