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PayPal integration
The features and flexibility you need at checkout.
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Get started fast with PayPal Checkout
Accept PayPal payments and major cards through our secure checkout experience. There’s less coding, fast setup, and Seller Protection to help your business avoid chargebacks, reversals, and fees on eligible transactions.
Accept PayPal payments
Accept card payments through a PayPal-hosted checkout flow
Choose from preselected button shapes and colors
Included with
PayPal Checkout
PayPal payment options to help boost sales
Basic customization that simplifies checkout
Built-in risk management
Steps to get
PayPal 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 PayPal Checkout up and running.
5. Start selling
You’re all set to accept payments on your website. Want more flexibility, payment options, and security? Switch to the Expanded Checkout integration at any time.
Pricing for
PayPal Checkout
PayPal and Venmo
Card processing
Pay Later
Standard rate for domestic transactions. Fees are subject to change.
More ways to pay. More control over your checkout.
There’s a little more coding. You’ll get extra customization options and additional payment methods. Tailor your approach to risk management as well as your checkout experience.
Accept PayPal, Venmo, and Pay Later
Process credit and debit cards at competitive rates
Accelerate guest checkout with Fastlane by PayPal
Offer Apple Pay®, Google Pay™ and alternative payment methods from around the world
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Accept PayPal payments
Process cards and streamline online payments
Customize your card fields and payment buttons to fit your brand
Included with Expanded Checkout
Flexible payment methods
Customizable features
Advanced risk management
Steps to get
Expanded 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 Expanded 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.
Pricing for
Expanded Checkout
PayPal and Venmo
Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other wallets
Add Chargeback Protection for an additional $0.40 per transaction.4
Interchange++ pricing available.
Pay Later
Standard rate for domestic transactions. Fees are subject to change.
Compare checkout integration options
| Features | PayPal Checkout | Expanded Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| Accept PayPal payments (PayPal, Venmo1, Pay Later options, and Checkout with Crypto) | ||
| Credit and debit card processing (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and more) | PayPal appears on the card statement
| Your business appears on the card statement
|
| Customize customer checkout flow | ||
| Apple Pay | ||
| Google Pay | ||
| Accelerated guest checkout with Fastlane by PayPal | ||
| Multi currency credit and debit card payment processing | ||
Alternative payment methods2
| ||
| One-time sale transactions | ||
Recurring payments
| ||
| Optimized for mobile | ||
Customer authentication
through 3D Secure
| ||
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
| ||
| Save customer card, billing, and shipping info for fast checkout | ||
| Set up automatic transfers to your bank account | ||
Third-party network token processing
|
| Security | PayPal Checkout | Expanded Checkout |
|---|---|---|
Seller Protection on eligible transactions3
| ||
| Fraud Protection on eligible transactions | ||
Fraud Protection Advanced
| Optional add-on | |
Chargeback Protection5
| Optional add-on | |
| Dispute management |
| Requirements | PayPal Checkout | Expanded Checkout |
|---|---|---|
PayPal Business account
| ||
Approved application
| ||
| Developer support |
| Pricing | PayPal Checkout | Expanded Checkout |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal Business account | Free | Free |
| PayPal | 3.49% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction | 3.49% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction |
| Venmo | 3.49% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction | 3.49% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction |
| Pay Later | 4.99%+ $0.49 fixed fee per transaction | 4.99%+ $0.49 fixed fee per transaction |
| Credit and debit card payments | 2.99% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction | 2.89% + $0.29 fixed fee per transaction |
Apple Pay and alternative payment methods4
| 2.89% + $0.29 fixed fee per transaction | |
| Add Chargeback Protection5 | + $0.40 per transaction | |
| Fraud Protection Advanced | + $0.07 fixed fee per transaction2 | |
Interchange pricing (IC++)6
|
Fees are subject to change.
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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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