Sofort (Klarna)

Sofort (now part of the Klarna Group) is an Austrian-based open banking and bank transfer payment service. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Austria, Sofort provides instant bank transfer payments across European markets, specialising in local payment methods that enable real-time, irrevocable transactions.

Sofort supports multiple European local payment methods including iDEAL (Netherlands), Giropay (Germany), eps (Austria), and Bancontact (Belgium). The platform's instant verification capability allows consumers to authenticate bank transfers in real time, providing a fast deposit experience for gaming players.

As part of the Klarna Group, Sofort benefits from the resources and reach of one of Europe's largest fintech companies. While its gaming-native connectors are limited, its European open banking specialist approach makes it valuable for EU-licensed iGaming operators seeking bank transfer payment options.

European Local Payment Methods

Sofort supports multiple European local payment methods including iDEAL (Netherlands), Giropay (Germany), eps (Austria), and Bancontact (Belgium). This provides broad coverage of European bank transfer preferences through a single integration.

Instant Verification

Sofort's instant verification capability allows consumers to authenticate bank transfers in real time using their online banking credentials. This provides a fast, frictionless deposit experience without manual verification delays.

Klarna Group Integration

As part of the Klarna Group, Sofort benefits from the resources, technology, and reach of one of Europe's largest fintech companies. This provides stability and continued investment in the platform.

European Open Banking Specialist

Sofort is a European open banking specialist, with deep expertise in the regulatory and technical requirements of bank transfer payments across EU markets. This makes it particularly valuable for EU-licensed iGaming operators.