Checkout integration
An all-in-one payments solution for your business
Our custom checkout integration gives you the flexibility to upgrade at any time. Start with the features you need and add more as your business grows.

Choose the checkout integration that’s right for your business
Get started fast with our basic integration
Accept PayPal payments with a secure checkout experience that you can upgrade at any time. There’s less coding. Fast setup.
Don’t want to code? Connect our checkout solution to a partner ecommerce platform.
Accept PayPal payments
Accept card payments through PayPal-hosted payments processing
Choose from pre-selected button shapes and colors
Included with Standard Checkout
PayPal payment options to help boost sales
Basic customization that simplifies checkout
Built-in risk management
Pricing for Standard Checkout
PayPal payments
Standard rate for domestic transactions. Fees are subject to change.
Card processing
Standard rate for domestic transactions. Fees are subject to change.
Steps to get Standard Checkout
1. Sign up or log in
It all starts with a Business account. If you already have a Personal account, it’s easy to upgrade or create a new Business account.
2. Set up your account
If your account is brand new, you’ll need to verify your contact info and add your bank account before getting started.
3. Add a developer
This option requires coding, so give your developer account access. Need a developer? You can look for one in our solutions directory.
4. Code it on your site
Check out our developer resources to learn more about getting Standard Checkout up and running.
5. Start selling
You’re all set to accept payments on your website. Want more flexibility, payment options, and security? Upgrade to the Advanced Checkout integration at any time.
Get more ways to pay and extra branding options
Accept PayPal payments. Process credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay™. There’s more coding involved, but you get more control over your checkout page and additional security on eligible purchases.
Don’t want to code? Connect our checkout solution to a partner ecommerce platform.
Accept PayPal payments
Process card payments directly on your site
Customize your card fields and payment buttons to fit your brand
Included with Advanced Checkout
Flexible payment methods
Customizable features
Advanced risk management
Pricing for Advanced Checkout
PayPal payments
Standard rate for domestic transactions. Fees are subject to change.
Card processing
Add Chargeback Protection for an additional 0.40% per transaction.3
Standard rate for domestic transactions. Fees are subject to change.
Steps to get Advanced Checkout
1. Sign up or log in
It all starts with a Business account. If you already have a Personal account, it’s easy to upgrade or create a new Business account.
2. Set up your account
If your account is brand new, you’ll need to verify your contact info and add your bank account before getting started.
3. Apply to activate
Fill out a short form about your business so we can make sure Advanced Checkout is the best fit for you. It can take a day or two to get approved.
4. Add a developer
This option requires coding, so give your developer account access. Need a developer? You can look for one in our solutions directory.
5. Code it on your site
Check out our developer resources to learn more about how you can customize your checkout experience.
6. Start selling
You’re all set to accept payments on your website.
Compare our custom checkout solutions
Features | Standard | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
Accept PayPal payments | ||
Credit and debit card processing | Processed as a PayPal payment | Processed outside of PayPal payments |
Customize customer checkout flow | ||
Apple Pay | ||
Google Pay | ||
Multi currency credit and debit card processing | ||
Local payment methods1 | ||
One-time sale transactions | ||
Recurring payments | ||
Optimized for mobile | ||
Options for full, partial, or multiple refunds and reversals | ||
Track your transactions from one dashboard | ||
Automatically update customer card information with Real-time account updater | ||
Set up automatic transfers to your bank account |
Security | Standard | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
Seller Protection on eligible transactions2 | ||
Chargeback Protection3 | Optional add-on | |
Fraud Protection on eligible transactions |
Requirements | Standard | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
PayPal Business account | ||
Approved application | ||
Developer support |
Pricing | Standard | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
PayPal Business account | Free | Free |
PayPal payments | 2.9% + $0.30 CAD per transaction | 2.9% + $0.30 CAD per transaction |
Credit and debit card payments | 2.7% + $0.30 CAD per transaction | 2.7% + $0.30 CAD per transaction |
Alternative payment methods | 2.7% + $0.30 CAD per transaction | |
Add Chargeback Protection3 | 0.80% CAD per transaction |
Using an ecommerce platform to power your online store?
PayPal is already integrated with many popular ecommerce platforms, so you can start accepting payments right away—no coding required.
Resources for developers
Get your API credentials, demo product experiences, and even join our developer community. Learn how to integrate our custom checkout solution and add new features as you grow.
You’re in good company
Businesses around the world use PayPal to help their customers check out seamlessly. Our online checkout can be customized to fit your needs—even if you’re just getting started.
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