MUNICH & NEW YORK, July 8 — Flix and Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, today announced an expanded partnership that brings more flexible payment options to millions of travelers across its platforms. Beginning today, Klarna will be available in 21 Flix markets, adding the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Poland, Switzerland, Austria, and Spain, among others, to its existing presence in the U.S. and Sweden.
With Klarna now embedded directly into the Flix booking flow, passengers have three new ways to pay: in full at the time of booking, in interest-free installments, or through longer-term financing for larger purchases. For cross-border journeys, Klarna removes foreign exchange fees, letting travelers pay in their local currency with no hidden conversion costs. Klarna users will also receive exclusive deals when booking through Flix platforms.
“Travel is one of the biggest spending categories in people’s lives, yet flexibility at checkout has lagged behind,” said David Sykes, Chief Commercial Officer at Klarna. “Whether it’s a student taking a FlixBus from Munich to Paris or a family heading home on a cross-country Greyhound trip in the U.S., these are the journeys that matter. Together with Flix, we’re giving travelers the freedom to choose how they pay, with full transparency and no surprises.”
“We focus on providing affordable travel and keeping booking effortless and flexible, so everyone can experience the world,” said Alexander Schlüter, VP Marketing & Customer Product at Flix. “Expanding our partnership with Klarna helps us give our passengers even more flexibility and control. It makes choosing smart, sustainable travel easier and accessible for millions of people.”