Meta Partners with Klarna for ‘Play Now, Pay Later’ VR Headset Offer

A new financing option makes Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S more accessible to UK gamers

Highlights:

  • Flexible Payment Plan: UK customers can purchase Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S with Klarna’s 0% APR 12-month installment plan.
  • Bundled Subscription: The financing package includes a Meta Horizon+ subscription, enhancing the VR experience.
  • Expanding BNPL in Gaming: Klarna sees this partnership as a major step into the growing gaming and headset market.

Summary:

Meta has teamed up with Klarna to introduce a ‘Play Now, Pay Later’ financing option for its latest VR headsets in the UK. Customers can now purchase the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S through Klarna’s 0% APR 12-month payment plan, making high-end virtual reality more accessible.

The deal also includes a Meta Horizon+ subscription, offering users a richer VR experience. Klarna views this partnership as a strategic move into the gaming industry, tapping into the growing demand for immersive technology. This initiative could signal a broader trend of BNPL services expanding into the gaming sector.

Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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