GetLocals, Eastern Europe's private guided tour company, announced a partnership with Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider. Beginning in mid-January, GetLocals customers will gain access to Klarna's flexible payment solutions, marking a significant enhancement to the travel booking experience across 15 Eastern European countries.
The collaboration underscores GetLocals' commitment to customer-centric innovation and its mission to deliver smarter ways to pay. By integrating Klarna's technology, the companies aim to provide greater transparency, convenience, and control for travelers booking tours and experiences. Stefan Hendrick, CEO of GetLocals, stated that leveraging digital capabilities through this partnership allows the company to offer greater choice and flexibility in how customers pay for their experiences.
Irina Enii, Co-Founder of GetLocals, emphasized that this partnership responds to the growing global demand for flexibility and control when booking travel. With a single integration, GetLocals is bringing Klarna's payment solutions to travelers, providing a smoother booking experience that aligns with contemporary payment preferences.
At checkout, GetLocals customers can now select from Klarna's range of payment options: Pay in Full with the full cost paid upfront, Pay in 30 Days allowing booking now with payment deferred, Pay in 3 splitting costs into three interest-free instalments, and Financing options to spread costs with monthly payments. This flexibility is particularly significant for younger travelers, with 51% of those booking cultural, historic, and local tour experiences last year belonging to Gen Z or Millennial demographics.
The partnership enables GetLocals to cater to the rising demand for unique experiences while supporting digital-native travelers who often prefer digital booking options and may face cash constraints. Features like flexible payment methods and reserve-now-pay-later options allow GetLocals to better serve this growing market segment. Travelers can explore GetLocals' offerings through various regional portals including GetLocals Moldova Tours, GetLocals Tallinn Tours, GetLocals Bucharest Tours, GetLocals Moscow Tours, GetLocals St Petersburg Tours, and Moldova-Tours.com.
This strategic move positions GetLocals at the intersection of travel technology and financial innovation, potentially influencing how travel companies across Eastern Europe approach payment systems. The integration of flexible payment solutions represents a broader industry trend toward accommodating diverse financial situations and preferences, particularly among younger travelers who prioritize digital convenience. As the travel industry continues to recover and evolve, partnerships like this one between GetLocals and Klarna may set new standards for customer experience in the tour booking sector.
