Klarna Launches US Debit Card to Chase More Banking Revenue
Klarna is trialling debit cards for US customers as the fintech company expands further into banking services ahead of its delayed listing in New York.
The Swedish business said five million consumers are on the waitlist for the Visa Inc.- powered Klarna card, which offers customers real-time transfers and deposits alongside the firm's buy-now-pay-later credit options.
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