GetLocals, a private guided tour company specializing in Eastern Europe, announced a new partnership with Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider. Beginning in mid-January, customers booking tours and experiences through GetLocals will have access to Klarna's range of payment options at checkout, including Pay in Full, Pay in 30 Days, Pay in 3 interest-free instalments, and financing. This collaboration aims to provide greater transparency, convenience, and control over the booking process.
"At GetLocals, we put the needs and a convenient booking experience of our customers at the center of everything we do," says Stefan Hendrick, CEO of GetLocals. "By leveraging our digital capabilities and partnering with Klarna we can now offer greater choice and flexibility in how customers pay for their experiences." The partnership underscores GetLocals' commitment to customer-centric innovation and its mission to deliver smarter ways to pay.
The integration is particularly significant given the growing demand for flexible payment options among travelers. Irina Enii, Co-Founder of GetLocals, noted, "This partnership makes clear the growing global demand for greater flexibility and control when booking travel experiences. With a single integration, GetLocals is now bringing Klarna to travellers across 15 countries—providing a smoother, smarter booking experience that fits the way people prefer to pay today."
This move targets the rising demographic of younger travelers, who often prefer digital booking options and may be cash-constrained. According to GetLocals, 51% of those booking cultural, historic, and local tour experiences last year were either Gen Z or Millennials. By offering flexible payment methods and options to reserve now and pay later, GetLocals is able to meet the needs of this growing segment of digital-native travelers.
GetLocals operates in 15 countries across Eastern Europe, providing tours from local experts and exclusive access to must-see attractions. The company's online marketplace allows travelers to discover and book a wide range of experiences, from Moldova Tours to Tallinn Tours, Bucharest Tours, and more. The partnership with Klarna ensures that GetLocals can cater to the rising demand for unique experiences, backed by a digital payment system that is as intuitive and dynamic as its online platform.
