Change record
CA-C-002193
Klarna Terms of Service
Entity
Date detected
May 19, 2026
Effective date
May 13, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users New customers

Klarna updated their Terms of Service on May 19, 2026 to disclose that their Upgrade financing product is no longer available for new purchases as of May 13, 2026. The terms previously listed Upgrade financing as an available product option without noting its unavailability. The updated language now clarifies that this financing method cannot be selected by new customers, though existing customers with active Upgrade financing agreements may retain their current terms.

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What this means for you

The updated Terms of Service now disclose that Klarna's Upgrade financing product is no longer available for new purchases as of May 13, 2026. Customers seeking financing options are limited to the remaining products listed in the terms: Pay in 4 installments, Pay later, WebBank Klarna Credit Card, Klarna balance, and Klarna Card. Existing customers with active Upgrade financing agreements retain their current terms under those agreements.

Key Clauses Affected

Upgrade financing product listing

Updated to disclose that Upgrade financing is no longer available for new purchases since May 13, 2026.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
b0c61662679cb8c36eae535aaae2a7e1799d8254a5ca1b163ee8b02dbf71258d
May 14, 2026 00:17 UTC
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Current Version
5816d8d4e7458f93aaeea87d763423a5bafc0652909442a2fff65746bd3cfd37
May 19, 2026 15:27 UTC
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May 19, 2026 15:27 UTC
Analysis Methodology
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Source Document
https://www.klarna.com/us/legal/
Citation Record
Entity: Klarna
Document: Klarna Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-C-002193
Captured: 2026-05-19 15:27:25 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-19-klarna-klarna-terms-of-service-2193/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

Klarna updated its Terms of Service to disclose the discontinuation of its Upgrade financing product for new purchases effective May 13, 2026. This is a straightforward product availability disclosure with no apparent regulatory trigger. The …

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Document
Klarna Terms of Service
Entity
Klarna
Captured
May 19, 2026
Source URL
https://www.klarna.com/us/legal/
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