Apple Taps Klarna for US Device Leasing Program

Apple has introduced a new hardware leasing option for US customers, partnering with Klarna to power the Apple Upgrade program. Klarna, a global digital bank and flexible payments provider, will serve as the leasing provider behind this initiative.

The program allows consumers to lease Apple devices directly through Apple, offering an alternative to upfront purchases or traditional financing. The move expands Klarna's role in the buy-now-pay-later space into longer-term leasing arrangements.

Details on pricing and eligibility were not disclosed. The partnership underscores Apple's efforts to make its products more accessible while Klarna deepens its foothold in the US market.