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General

What is Klarna?

Klarna is one of the leading payment providers in Europe and a licensed bank that is fundamentally changing the payment experience for buyers and sellers. The company, founded in Sweden in 2005, enables online shoppers to handle outstanding payments immediately, later or in installments quickly, easily and securely. Klarna works with more than 130,000 retailers such as Asos, Spotify, MediaMarkt and Deutsche Bahn and currently employs more than 2,500 people in 14 countries. In 2014 Klarna took over Sofort GmbH; In 2017, Billpay GmbH was acquired. The company's investors include; Sequoia Capital, Bestseller Group, Atomico, VISA and Permira. More information can be found atwww.klarna.eu

Is it safe to shop online with Klarna?

Definitely! Shopping online couldn't be more secure than with Klarna. In a store, you can always touch and check the goods you want to buy before paying for them. We believe that online shopping should be no different. That's why Klarna purchase on account gives you the opportunity to check your goods first and pay later.

Our goal is to make shopping easier and safer - smooth. That is why we take drastic measures to protect you as a buyer against fraud and unreliable online retailers. Whenever you see the Klarna logo in an online store, you can be sure that the store is trustworthy and meets our strict requirements.

Klarna is also certified by TÜV Saarland and Trusted Shops. Certificates give you as a consumer positive indications of the quality of the services and products. The associations registered under "the TÜV" are known worldwide and the certificates promote the highest international reputation. TÜV Saarland has concentrated on customer-oriented services outside the traditional official fields of activity. Every year, TÜV Saarland ensures that our business model is serious and that Klarna offers secure payment methods through a detailed investigation.

Klarna has been a “Trusted Shops Authorized Partner” since 2011 and as an “authorized partner”, Klarna's processes are perfectly adapted to the Trusted Shops quality criteria. The Trusted Shops quality criteria are based on national and European laws that are important for online shopping. They take into account the current judgments and requirements of consumer protection organizations or go even further. Read more about the Trusted Shops seal of approval here.

In addition, Klarna Buyer Protection protects you with every purchase from Klarna. This is an agreement between you and Klarna that allows you to shop online safely. To ensure that the Buyer Protection Directive applies, you as a consumer must make the purchase from an entrepreneur. Please note that the Buyer Protection Directive only applies to payments made with Sofort if it is expressly stated on the payment method selection page in the merchant's online store.

I have more questions about my payment. Can I speak to someone from Klarna?

Yes of course! You can chat with us in the app at any time or call us on 0221 669 501 10

engagement rings


If you are looking for a way to represent love and commitment to your significant other, there are a few ways you can do this. More often than not, particularly in the UK, a gesture of a proposal along with an engagement ring is the most popular choice. However, did you know that there are other ways to represent your connection? In this article, we discuss the difference between proposal rings, promise rings and engagement rings.


What is a promise?


A promise is an agreement or pledge between two people. Of course, a promise can be made under most circumstances, but when it comes to a romantic relationship, the promise tends to be to stay faithful and committed. Promise rings are given and worn by both people to symbolise the love and connection between them. 


What is a proposal?


proposal


A proposal is when one or both people in a relationship decide they would like to spend the rest of their lives together. It is a romantic gesture to show the intention to get married. Proposals are marked with a gift such as a ring, otherwise known as a proposal ring or engagement ring.


What is an engagement?


An engagement is where a couple decides to get married and this is marked with an engagement ring. Usually, only one person in the relationship wears the engagement ring, but this depends on the couple, and it is worn both before and after marriage.


Are proposal rings the same as engagement rings?


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Surprisingly engagement rings and proposal rings aren’t quite the same, although they do serve the same purpose - the intent to get married and declare love for each other.


Proposal and engagement used to be spaced over a certain period, and there would be strict rules as to when each moment would happen. These days, the rules aren’t as rigid, and both the proposal and engagement can coincide. If you are looking to follow this tradition, first give the proposal ring followed by an engagement ring.


Are promise rings the same as proposal rings?


No, unlike proposal rings and engagement rings, a promise ring does not necessarily symbolise an intent to get married. Promise rings symbolise a promise between two people usually of love and commitment or to show their deep connection with each other.


The best proposal rings


The best proposal ring is one that suits your partners' taste. It may be similar to an engagement ring and feature diamonds or a little more delicate like a promise ring. As a proposal ring is typically bought as a placeholder, to replace it with an engagement ring, it may not be as extravagant or as expensive.


The best promise rings


Promise rings are usually a lot more delicate and vary in style. Typically they feature a single or multiple intricate diamonds for subtle sparkle and can be bought in several precious metals depending on your partners' taste.


The best engagement rings


Engagement rings are adorned with a single diamond or gemstone. There are plenty of great styles to choose from, but the most popular is a solitaire engagement ring. This style features a single diamond on a metal band. When buying an engagement ring, you will want it to last a lifetime, therefore choose a style and metal that is more durable.



Shop our range of promise rings and engagement rings or head to our other article to learn about the history of diamond engagement rings.

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