DoorDash has teamed up with Klarna to provide customers with new payment choices. Customers can now select from "Pay in Full," "Pay Later," or pay in four installments. Some online users have labeled the collaboration as a sign of a potential recession.
The partnership with Klarna allows DoorDash customers in the US to have more payment options at checkout. They can choose to "Pay in Full," "Pay Later," or split the payment into four interest-free installments for orders over $35. No interest or fees will be charged if customers pay on time, as stated in a blog post by Klarna.
The press release mentioned that customers will be able to access Klarna in the "coming months." While DoorDash is not the only delivery app teaming up with a fintech company, the decision has surprised customers and elicited various reactions.
Some users made humorous comments about the partnership, referring to it as a peculiar addition to DoorDash's services. Others expressed concerns and viewed it as a sign of a looming recession. Despite the differing opinions, some defended DoorDash's new payment options and criticized the classist attitudes of the naysayers.
DoorDash sees this partnership as instrumental in its expansion plans. The company has moved into various industries beyond restaurant delivery, such as on-demand grocery delivery, and has struck deals with major brands like Ulta Beauty and Lowe's.