Klarna Betting Facts
  • Klarna Betting Sites
  • Best Klarna Betting Sites
  • How to use Klarna for online betting
  • How to Deposit via Klarna
  • Which betting sites accept Klarna?
  • Klarna Free Bets
  • History of Klarna

Klarna Betting Sites

Founded in 2005, Klarna Bank AB, more commonly known as Klarna, is a Swedish bank providing online payments to millions across Europe. The Klarna group has over 85 million customers and processes over 1m transactions every single day, and has become increasingly popular with bettors as a payment method at online bookmakers. Klarna betting sites available where you live are listed below!

Best Klarna Betting Sites

Klarna is available in countries around the world, and if you’re looking for a Klarna bookmaker (or perhaps you landed here looking for a Sofort betting site), we’ve got lists of those available in your country on this page!

The best sportsbooks are often the ones providing customers with a wide range of payment methods, so if Klarna is not an option for you, you can tailor our lists to find online bookmakers operating where you live, plus we have guides to all kinds of various bookmaker payment methods available in your country.

If you want to know which betting sites accept Klarna, you’ll find all details on this page. A number of top bookies now accept Klarna, as do bookies operating in other countries throughout Europe.

Klarna is widely used and is accepted in a number of countries. In addition to Germany and the UK, you’ll find it in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Austria, Netherlands, and the United States.

If Klarna is not an option for you, simply use the filters at the top of this page to select one or more payment options, as well as the country you are currently in, and you’ll be presented with a list of sports betting websites available where you live.

We regularly review online betting sites from all over the world, and as well as listing the best options where Klarna is available, we also review new betting sites as they launch, so if you don’t see any suitable betting options for you, be sure to check back again soon to see the latest Klarna bookmaker options available!

How to use Klarna for online betting

Using Klarna to fund your online betting account is simple. Bookmakers accepting Klarna allow you to both deposit and withdraw from your betting account, and this is the preferred option for thousands of punters across Europe.  You should, however, note, that Klarna's Pay later payment options is not available for online gambling.

Using Klarna at a betting site is popular as it allows you to fund your account(s) without ever having to provide payment details to the merchant (in this case, the bookmaker) – ideal for those who are wanting to bet online but have concerns about sharing personal and financial information.

Of course, there are disadvantages as well – one being that Klarna is not accepted by every betting site, and is also unavailable in a number of countries as well. 

However, if Klarna is not an option for you, then we have guides to the best international betting sites which provide all the information you need on the alternative options with licensed bookmakers operating in your country!

How to Deposit via Klarna

If you are able to use Klarna to deposit at an online bookie, then funding your betting account is a straightforward process. Just follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your betting account.
  2. Go to the banking or deposit page and select Klarna as your preferred payment method.
  3. Next, enter the amount of money you would like to deposit.
  4. At this stage, you will need to enter your Klarna PIN.
  5. Review the details of the proposed payment before confirming the transaction.

That’s it! The amount you deposit should appear immediately in your betting account, and on your next bank statement you’ll see a payment to Klarna for that amount.

When it comes to withdrawing from a betting account using Klarna, the process is just as simple, and similar to if you were using any other payment method.

It is worth bearing in mind that not all betting sites accepting Klarna for deposits allow it to be used for withdrawals. If this is the case, you will need to set up a secondary payment channel to withdraw your winnings, such as a bank transfer or e-wallet such as PayPal or Neteller.

Which betting sites accept Klarna?

A number of Klarna betting sites are available across Europe.

Our list of Klarna bookmakers is regularly updated, and the tables on this page provide you with an easy guide to finding the bookmaker sites accepting Klarna in the country you are betting in.

If you’ve landed on this page as a result of a Google search aimed at finding an alternative payment method to Klarna, then our guides will help you to choose from a wide range of payment methods currently available at sportsbooks operating in your country. 

Simple select your country to see the bookies available where you live, and if you wish, choose a particular payment method to see an updated list of betting sites available to you.

Klarna Free Bets

If you are able to use Klarna, then you can claim free bets at many of the online bookies operating in your country.

Free bets are easy to find and are usually available across a range of payment methods, so even if you’re unable to use Klarna and want a free bet, it’s likely that we’ll be able to help you via this page!
Quite often when you’re looking to claim a free bet from a new bookmaker, you’ll be required to enter a promo code in order to claim your free bet.

If you need a Klarna promotion code to claim any free bets, we’ll tell you about that code on this page. Our comparison tables are easy to use and highlight the betting sites offering free bets in your country when you deposit using Klarna and other payment methods.

In addition, our bookmaker specials page is updated daily and has all the information on any promotions such as free bets and money back specials when you deposit using Klarna.

History of Klarna

Also once known as Sofort, Klarna was founded in Sweden in 2005. The company experienced quick growth and expanded throughout Scandinavia and moved into Germany, before opening its doors to other countries across Europe.

The Klarna group currently boasts over 85 million customers, and processes more than one million transactions every single day.

Klarna is popular with many for making online payments, and although its primary role is not connected to online betting, Klarna has also become popular as a payment method for use with online bookmakers.

Klarna betting FAQs

What is Klarna?

Based in Sweden, Klarna is a provider of various different kinds of online payment services and is available in countries across Europe for making online payments, as well as depositing to online betting sites.

Which currencies are supported by Klarna?

At time of writing, Klarna payments can be made in AUD, CAD, CHF, DKK, EUR, GBP, NOK, SEK and USD.

Are Klarna deposits instant?

Yes. If you use Klarna to deposit with an online bookmaker, funds will appear in your betting account as soon as you make a deposit.

Can you use Klarna for withdrawals from a betting site?

Yes, generally speaking. However, not all bookmakers accepting Klarna for deposits allow it to be used for withdrawals. If this is the case, you will need to set up a secondary payment channel to withdraw your winnings, such as a bank transfer or e-wallet.

Which betting sites have free bets?

Most online bookmakers offer free bets. The majority are aimed at new customers, but free bets for existing customers are also offered by some bookies as well.