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WebBank as Issuer — Bank Partnership Structure

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision clarifies the issuer relationship and regulatory structure for Klarna's credit products. WebBank's role as issuer means Klarna operates as a facilitator or servicer rather than the direct lender, which affects the applicable regulatory framework, consumer protections, and contractual relationships governing the credit products.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users' financing agreements are with WebBank as the issuing financial institution rather than directly with Klarna. Loan approval depends on credit evaluation by WebBank, and the Klarna Card carries Visa's terms and protections applicable to Visa-issued payment cards.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Monthly financing through Klarna issued by WebBank. All loans subject to credit approval. The Klarna Card is issued by WebBank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

— Excerpt from Klarna's Klarna Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Klarna Terms of Service
Entity
Klarna
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-006094
Document ID
CA-D-00165
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d022c16ca30ed28f3be4f377312a63915da716a355fe940d51d64d763d8f0673
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 22:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Klarna
Document: Klarna Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-006094
Captured: 2026-05-20 22:50:00 UTC
SHA-256: d022c16ca30ed28f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/klarna/klarna-terms-of-service/webbank-as-issuer-bank-partnership-structure/
Accessed: June 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Klarna's WebBank as Issuer — Bank Partnership Structure clause do?

This provision clarifies the issuer relationship and regulatory structure for Klarna's credit products. WebBank's role as issuer means Klarna operates as a facilitator or servicer rather than the direct lender, which affects the applicable regulatory framework, consumer protections, and contractual relationships governing the credit products.

How does this clause affect you?

Users' financing agreements are with WebBank as the issuing financial institution rather than directly with Klarna. Loan approval depends on credit evaluation by WebBank, and the Klarna Card carries Visa's terms and protections applicable to Visa-issued payment cards.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Klarna?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Klarna.