Overview
Braintree is PayPal’s gateway and processing service for larger merchants. Its developer documentation describes a global payments platform supporting credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, ACH Direct Debit and Secure Remote Commerce, with client SDKs for Android, iOS and JavaScript and checkout options including Hosted Fields, Drop-in UI and Fastlane.[5] Braintree’s pricing page now redirects to PayPal’s enterprise site.
PayPal’s pages returned access errors during research, so Braintree’s current rates are not quoted here. PayPal Holdings, its parent, reported third-quarter 2026 total payment volume of US$487.1 billion and 440 million active accounts,[16] and the ability to offer PayPal and Venmo checkout alongside cards through one integration is Braintree’s main distinguishing feature. Merchants should obtain current rates from PayPal’s enterprise fee page or a sales quote.
Braintree features
- Cards, PayPal and Venmo in one integration
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- ACH Direct Debit
- Hosted Fields and Drop-in UI
- Fastlane accelerated checkout
- Android, iOS and JavaScript SDKs
Braintree pricing
Not verified: PayPal's Braintree fee page blocked automated access. Obtain current rates or a quote from PayPal.
Braintree strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Native PayPal and Venmo
- Mature SDKs
- Multiple checkout UI options
Limitations
- Current rates could not be verified
- Pricing pages consolidated into PayPal's site
- Venmo relevant mainly in the US
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