Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments leader, has announced its support for Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2). The open standard aims to enable secure, agent-led payments across digital platforms. This step builds on Klarna’s long-standing collaboration with Google, which already includes integrations with Google Pay, Chrome’s autofill, Google Store, Google Play, and Google Cloud.
David Sykes, Chief Commercial Officer at Klarna, highlighted the partnership’s importance. “Agent-led commerce opens a new frontier that demands transparency, trust, and smarter payment experiences,” he said. “By strengthening our relationship with Google, we’re helping shape an open and responsible payments framework for the future of digital shopping.”
Klarna Powers the Future of Agent-Led Commerce
Klarna’s advanced technology already supports seamless, flexible payments for global consumers. The company offers real-time underwriting, multiple payment options from debit to interest-free installments, and transparent terms users can trust.
Now, through Agent Payments Protocol, Klarna extends these capabilities to agentic commerce. Shoppers can now enjoy intelligent and consistent payment experiences while interacting directly with an agent. They can also delegate transactions seamlessly to their agent for added convenience. The initiative further ensures safety and convenience in the evolving world of digital payments.
Stavan Parikh, VP/GM of Payments at Google, praised Klarna’s contribution. “For years, we’ve partnered with Klarna to deliver secure and innovative payment experiences,” he said. “Their involvement in shaping Agent Payments Protocol shows the value of cross-industry collaboration to build open, scalable, and secure frameworks for the future of commerce.”
Klarna and Google Lead the Shift to Intelligent Payments
Klarna’s participation in Agent Payments Protocol underscores its evolution from a flexible payments provider to a core infrastructure contributor in digital commerce. This milestone also highlights the company’s expanding role in creating intelligent, secure, and intuitive shopping experiences alongside Google.
Together, Klarna and Google are paving the way for smarter and safer agent payments that define the next era of online transactions.
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News Source: Businesswire.com