Klarna Reports US holiday spending with Triple Digit Gains in Experiences, Entertainment and Automotive Products

Triple-digit growth beyond traditional gifts From December 1 to December 22, 2025, spending through Klarna in entertainment increased by 130% year over year, experiences rose 115%, and automotive products, including maintenance and repairs, climbed 100% compared to the same period last year.

Klarna frames these spikes as evidence of “strong consumer demand and the continued adoption of Klarna’s flexible payment options during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.” The data suggests that shoppers are comfortable using instalments not only for products, but also for experiential and high-value practical purchases, such as tickets and vehicle maintenance.

By highlighting entertainment, experiences, and automotive as triple-digit growth categories, Klarna positions itself as a payment layer that fits both lifestyle splurges and everyday resilience—helping users fund memories and manage essential costs in the same ecosystem.

Footwear tops clicks heading into Christmas In more traditional retail, Klarna also spotlights what U.S. shoppers clicked on most in the final run-up to Christmas, analysing online and in-app behavior between December 19–22, 2025, versus December 20–23,…