Klarna for Shopware
Klarna is a leading buy-now-pay-later solution in Europe. Combined with Shopware, one of the leading ecommerce platforms from Europe, you offer your customers exactly the payment option they expect at checkout. With zahls.ch you connect the two without any coding: create an account, set up the integration, activate Klarna. It then appears directly in the checkout of your Shopware store, and all transactions are gathered clearly in your dashboard.
Shopware is one of the leading ecommerce platforms from Europe, combining a strong storefront builder with an open API architecture. The platform is available as a cloud edition and as a self-hosted variant.
To connect it to zahls.ch, download the official ZahlsPaymentGatewaySW6 plugin from GitHub, install it in Shopware, enter your API credentials, and select the payment methods that should appear at checkout.
Payment statuses are synchronised automatically with orders in Shopware. Refunds can be triggered either in Shopware or in the zahls.ch dashboard.
Shopware suits ambitious merchants and B2B sellers looking for a flexible, extensible platform with a European focus.
Features
- Official plugin from GitHub
- Automatic payment status synchronisation
- Cloud and self-hosted editions supported
- Covers B2B and B2C scenarios
- Refunds from the shop or the dashboard
Benefits
- Higher conversion through flexible payment options
- Fast activation without coding skills
- Stable API connection with automatic status updates
- Plugin with automatic status synchronisation
Use cases
Klarna for Shopware pays off in many scenarios:
- Customers who prefer invoice or instalments at checkout
- Stores that want to reduce checkout abandonment with familiar payment methods
- Merchants who want to manage transactions, refunds, and payouts in one place
Setup
How to set up Klarna in Shopware
- Create a zahls.ch account and complete verification.
- Download the zahls.ch plugin from GitHub, install it in Shopware, and activate it.
- Enter the API keys from your zahls.ch dashboard in the integration settings.
- Activate Klarna as a payment method and save the configuration.
- Run a test payment in test mode, then switch your store live.
FAQ
Do I need a separate contract for Klarna?
No. You activate Klarna in your zahls.ch account – without a separate acquiring contract.
How long does the setup in Shopware take?
Usually less than an hour: install the integration, enter the API keys, activate the payment method, and test.
What does using Klarna cost?
Transaction fees depend on your chosen zahls.ch plan. There are no setup fees for the integration itself.