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June 17, 2020

Klarna revenues surge during coronavirus

The consumer lender has proven unusually resilient to the global pandemic, rapidly expanding its client base. But can it get out unscathed?


Isabel Woodford

5 min read

Klarna, Europe's most-valuable private fintech, has seen its top line swell during the global lockdown, as retailers and shoppers flock online.

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