# Buy Now, Pay Later with Klarna and Affirm in Calendars > Learn how to enable Klarna and Affirm for calendar bookings in GHL Customer Care using Stripe so eligible customers can book now and pay in installments. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/calendar-settings-and-preferences/buy-now-pay-later-with-klarna-and-affirm-in-calendars - Section: Calendars & Appointments / Calendar Settings & Preferences - Reading time: 3 min - Images: 1, each explained below - Modified on Wed, 15 Apr at 5:21 AM --- Buy Now, Pay Later in Calendars lets businesses offer installment-based payment options during booking checkout. When supported through Stripe, eligible customers may see Klarna or Affirm on the booking widget and complete their appointment booking with flexible payment options. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is Buy Now, Pay Later in Calendars?](#what-is-buy-now-pay-later-in-calendars) - [Key Benefits of Buy Now, Pay Later in Calendars](#key-benefits-of-buy-now-pay-later-in-calendars) - [Supported Payment Methods](#supported-payment-methods) - [How To Set Up Buy Now, Pay Later in Calendars](#how-to-set-up-buy-now-pay-later-in-calendars) - [How Klarna and Affirm Appear During Booking](#how-klarna-and-affirm-appear-during-booking) - [When Customers Will See These Options](#when-customers-will-see-these-options) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)[](#related-articles) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- ## **What is Buy Now, Pay Later in Calendars?** Buy Now, Pay Later in Calendars allows customers to choose installment-based payment methods during calendar booking checkout instead of paying only by card. This helps businesses offer more flexibility at the point of booking and can improve conversion for higher-ticket appointments. With this feature, eligible customers may see: - **Klarna** - **Affirm** These payment methods appear during checkout only when they are supported for the booking flow, customer location, and eligibility requirements. --- ## **Key Benefits of Buy Now, Pay Later in Calendars** Offering installment-based payment methods at checkout can help reduce payment friction and make bookings easier to complete. - **Flexible checkout options:** Give customers more ways to pay when booking an appointment. - **Higher booking conversion potential:** Reduce upfront payment pressure for eligible customers. - **Modern payment experience:** Support customer-preferred checkout methods directly in the booking widget. - **Stripe-managed availability:** Show supported payment methods based on configuration, location, and eligibility. --- ## **Supported Payment Methods** Klarna and Affirm are available in Calendars through Stripe-supported payment method settings. Availability depends on the customer's region, eligibility, and the payment methods enabled for the relevant product area. **Needs Confirmation:** The release note says this feature applies across Calendars, Services, and Rentals. This article is written for Calendars only because that is the clearest verified scope from the current KB evidence. ![Supported Payment Methods (image 1 of 1)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155069191146/original/ZXEeuWyJ87AcHU45-wJiNctQ2ZhcZ2QfUg.png) **Supported Payment Methods (image 1 of 1)** This screenshot appears in the "Supported Payment Methods" section of "Buy Now, Pay Later with Klarna and Affirm in Calendars". The text alongside this image reads: Needs Confirmation: The release note says this feature applies across Calendars, Services, and Rentals. This article is written for Calendars only because that is the clearest verified scope from the current KB evidence. Immediately after, the guide continues: Proper setup ensures customers can see eligible installment options during booking instead of only standard card entry. Before testing the booking widget, confirm Stripe is connected and payment methods are enabled for the correct product…. - What this covers: Needs Confirmation: The release note says this feature applies across Calendars, Services, and Rentals. This article is written for Calendars only because that is the clearest verified scope from the current KB evidence. - Next: Proper setup ensures customers can see eligible installment options during booking instead of only standard card entry. Before testing the booking widget, confirm Stripe is connected and payment methods are enabled for the correct product area. --- ## **How To Set Up Buy Now, Pay Later in Calendars** Proper setup ensures customers can see eligible installment options during booking instead of only standard card entry. Before testing the booking widget, confirm Stripe is connected and payment methods are enabled for the correct product area. 1. Go to **Payments**. 2. Open **Settings**. 3. Open **Integrations**. 4. Select **Manage Stripe**. 5. Review the payment methods available for the relevant product area. 6. Enable **Klarna** and **Affirm** where supported. 7. Save your changes. 8. Open your calendar booking widget and test the checkout experience. **Needs Confirmation:** Confirm the exact product-area label used in the current UI for calendar booking flows before publishing. --- ## **How Klarna and Affirm Appear During Booking** Eligible Buy Now, Pay Later options are shown directly on the booking widget during checkout. Customers can select an available option, complete the required payment steps, and continue booking the appointment. Keep in mind: - Available options are shown dynamically. - Not every customer will see the same payment methods. - Eligibility may vary by region and provider requirements. --- ## **When Customers Will See These Options** Customers may see Klarna or Affirm only when all required conditions are met. This helps ensure the booking widget displays payment methods that are valid for that checkout session. Common factors include: - The business has Stripe connected - Klarna or Affirm is enabled for the applicable payment area - The customer's location is supported - The customer meets provider eligibility requirements --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Will every customer see both Klarna and Affirm at checkout?** A: No. Available options are shown dynamically based on supported location, provider rules, and customer eligibility. **Q: Do I need Stripe to use Klarna and Affirm in Calendars?** A: Yes. Current setup guidance ties these payment methods to Stripe payment method management. **Q: Can I still accept card payments in the booking widget?** A: Yes. Card payments remain available alongside other enabled payment methods. **Q: Does this feature apply to all calendars?** A: It applies to supported calendar booking flows where payments are enabled and the payment methods are configured correctly. **Q: Does this also work for Services and Rentals?** A: Needs Confirmation. Current verified evidence strongly supports Calendars, and the broader support table should be checked before expanding the article scope. --- ### **Related Articles** - [Calendar Payments](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/calendar-settings-and-preferences/collecting-payments-in-calendars) - [How to Manage Stripe Payment Methods inside GHL Customer Care](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/payments/getting-started-w-payments/how-to-manage-stripe-payment-methods-inside-ghl-customer-care) - [Where Payment Providers Work by Product Area in GHL Customer Care](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/payments/payment-integrations-methods-and-settings/supported-payment-providers-methods-by-product-area-what-works-where) - [PayPal in Calendars](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/calendars-and-appointments/calendar-settings-and-preferences/paypal-in-calendars) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com