# Sofort

> **Note**
>
> We do not support any new integrations with Sofort. Sofort is now part of Klarna to streamline payments for a more efficient checkout process.
>
> If you do not have an existing integration with Sofort, we recommend exploring an integration with [Klarna](https://www.checkout.com/docs/payments/add-payment-methods/klarna.md).

Sofort enables customers to perform online purchases in Europe using their banking details.

When a customer successfully completes a purchase, they'll receive a transaction confirmation so you can start processing the order immediately.

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Model | Collecting |
| Payment flow | Redirect |
| Payment method type | Online banking |
| Auto-capture payment | ✓ |
| Authorization | ✗ |
| Capture | ✗ |
| Refund | ✓ |
| Partial refund | ✓ |
| Chargeback | ✗ |
| Recurring payment | ✗ |

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## Webhooks

When using Sofort, you can receive the following webhooks:

| Webhook | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `payment_pending` | Occurs when a payment request has successfully initiated. |
| `payment_declined` | Occurs when a payment is declined. |
| `payment_expired` | Occurs when the payment has expired. (Sofort payments expire after two hours.) |
| `payment_capture_pending` | Occurs when the customer has approved the payment on the banking page. |
| `payment_captured` | Occurs when a capture is successful. |
| `payment_canceled` | Occurs when the customer has canceled the payment or the payment has failed. |
| `payment_refunded` | Occurs when a refund is successful. |
| `payment_refund_declined` | Occurs when a refund is declined. |

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Available for

- [Unified Payments API](https://www.checkout.com/docs/payments/add-payment-methods/sofort/unified-payments-api.md): Build your own UI and integrate with our API to process Sofort payments.