Google integrates Klarna BNPL into Gemini AI for flexible payments at checkout

Google has integrated Klarna's Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options into its Gemini app and Google Search AI Mode via Google Pay. This allows U.S. users to pay in four interest-free installments or opt for longer-term financing directly at checkout. The move supports the growing trend of AI-driven shopping experiences and aims to give consumers more control and flexibility in their purchases. This integration builds on previous collaborations between Google and Klarna and leverages Google's Universal Commerce Protocol to streamline AI-powered retail transactions.