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Sofort is a pioneering European online payment provider that revolutionized e-commerce by enabling direct, real-time bank transfers. Founded in 2005 in Germany, the company developed a secure method for consumers to pay for goods using their existing online banking credentials without the need for credit cards or separate account registrations. This innovation significantly reduced friction in the checkout process, fostering trust and efficiency for both merchants and shoppers across the DACH region.
To provide secure, efficient, and user-friendly payment solutions that simplify the online checkout experience by leveraging existing banking infrastructures.
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Employees
300
Industry
Fintech / Payments
High impact work on a product used by millions of consumers
Strong focus on security and regulatory compliance standards
Integration into the larger Klarna ecosystem has led to organizational restructuring
Legacy technology debt from early web-scraping origins
Funding
Acquired by Klarna in 2014
CEO
Sebastian Siemiatkowski (Klarna Group CEO)