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Klarna and DoorDash Partner to Introduce BNPL Options for Food Delivery

The collaboration allows U.S. customers to split payments for food and grocery orders, reflecting Klarna's expansion strategy and DoorDash's diversification efforts.

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Overview

  • Klarna has partnered with DoorDash to offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options for food and grocery delivery in the United States.
  • DoorDash customers will be able to split payments into four interest-free installments or defer payments to align with their paydays.
  • This marks DoorDash's first BNPL alliance in the U.S. and is part of Klarna's strategy to expand into everyday spending categories.
  • Klarna recently reported a 24% revenue increase to $2.8 billion and $181 million in adjusted operating profit, positioning itself strongly for its upcoming IPO.
  • The partnership has sparked mixed reactions, with supporters highlighting flexibility for consumers and critics raising concerns about financial risks for vulnerable populations.