Market guide · Europe
Selling in Sweden
Sweden is one of the most cashless economies, with Swish and BankID part of everyday life. Pay-later invoices from Klarna are a familiar default for online shoppers.
| Currency | Swedish krona (SEK) |
|---|---|
| Languages | Swedish |
| Region | Europe |
| Local acquiring | Available |
| Settlement | T+1 |
| Payout rail | Bankgirot / Swish · Same day |
| Import consumption tax | VAT (moms) · 25% |
Popular payment methods
Share of online payments by method. Illustrative figures.
| Visa, Mastercard, Amex | 35% (35% of online payments) |
|---|---|
| Klarna | 28% (28% of online payments) |
| Swish | 25% (25% of online payments) |
| Apple Pay | 5% (5% of online payments) |
How to launch in Sweden
- 1Open a sandbox accountTest every flow for Sweden with test cards and methods before you sign anything.
- 2Turn on local methodsStart with Klarna, Swish, Apple Pay.
- 3Process domesticallyDomestic processing in Sweden avoids cross-border fees and lifts approval rates.
- 4Settle in SEKHold SEK and convert when you choose, or pay out locally.
- 5Show duty-inclusive pricesQuote VAT (moms) and duties at checkout so nothing is due on delivery.
- 6Go liveVerify your business, switch your keys and watch the first orders arrive.
Duties and import tax
VAT (moms) at 25% applies to most imported goods.
Thresholds: VAT due from the first krona; IOSS for goods up to EUR 150
Regulatory notes
- Strong customer authentication under the EU's revised Payment Services Directive applies, often completed through BankID.
- Finansinspektionen supervises payment and credit providers, including pay-later offers.
Placeholder notes for the prototype, not legal advice.
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Launch in Sweden
Try the Sweden flow in the sandbox, or talk to us about your rollout.