Klarna performs a credit check as part of their financing services, which may affect your credit score depending on the payment option you select at checkout.
Klarna ensures they offer you the best financial solution by verifying your identity using the details you provide and reviewing information from your credit report. Depending on your chosen payment option, Klarna may conduct different types of credit checks to assess your financial standing:
- Soft Credit Check: When you select Klarna's Buy Now Pay Later options, they perform a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score. However, Klarna reports your payment data to credit reference agencies, making it visible to other lenders.
- Hard Credit Check: Applying for Klarna's Financing option will trigger a hard credit check, which may impact your credit score.
Klarna's credit checks are conducted by the credit reference agencies TransUnion and Experian. For any inquiries regarding their services, your credit score, or the data used in the credit check, please contact these agencies directly. All credit checks are performed in accordance with Klarna's Terms & Conditions.