The listing would be a significant boost to the subdued IPO market and could value Klarna at as much as $15bn. The listing will be closely watched by fintech investors hoping that the sector can emerge from a funding drought driven by higher interest rates.

Klarna Group Plc has filed for a U.S. initial public offering at a weak moment for company debuts, though the fintech player thinks it can offer investors more than just its buy-now-pay-later products.

The BNPL market is projected to surpass $160 billion by 2032, with retailers such as Walmart, Target and Amazon joining fintech firms such as Klarna, Affirm and Block to offer the service and attract younger, credit-averse shoppers.