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WebBank Issuer Relationship for Klarna Card

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What it is

The Klarna Card is issued by WebBank, a Utah-chartered industrial bank, under a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.; Klarna operates as the program manager rather than the card issuer.

This analysis describes what Klarna's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the legal structure under which the Klarna Card is offered, with WebBank as the creditor of record, which determines the applicable regulatory framework including federal preemption of state usury laws and FDIC oversight.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 20, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1424 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this structure, the Klarna Card is a bank-issued credit product with WebBank as the legal issuer; cardholders' credit agreements are with WebBank, and disputes about credit card terms are subject to the regulatory framework applicable to WebBank-issued cards.

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Skillshare Medium

within the Services, all discussion boards, groups, or other public forums available to participants are publicly visible to other participants.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The Klarna Card is issued by WebBank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc.

Excerpt from Klarna's Terms of Service

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Applicable agencies

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (cfpb)
    Regulates consumer financial products and services. Can investigate companies for unfair, deceptive, or abusive financial practices including improper fees, billing errors, and data misuse.
    Who can file: Anyone who has used a consumer financial product or service in the US
    What you need: Account number or details, dates of transactions or events, description of the issue, and any supporting documents
    What to expect: The company must respond within 15 days. The CFPB forwards your complaint and may use it in enforcement actions. Individual compensation is possible in some cases.
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  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

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-012565
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-012565
Captured: 2026-05-20 22:50:00 UTC
SHA-256: d022c16ca30ed28f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/klarna/klarna-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-012565/webbank-issuer-relationship-for-klarna-card/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Klarna's WebBank Issuer Relationship for Klarna Card clause do?

This provision establishes the legal structure under which the Klarna Card is offered, with WebBank as the creditor of record, which determines the applicable regulatory framework including federal preemption of state usury laws and FDIC oversight.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this structure, the Klarna Card is a bank-issued credit product with WebBank as the legal issuer; cardholders' credit agreements are with WebBank, and disputes about credit card terms are subject to the regulatory framework applicable to WebBank-issued cards.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 273 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Klarna?

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