Choose the checkout solution that’s right for your business

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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

  • PayPal payments (PayPal, Venmo1, Pay Later options, and Checkout with Crypto)

  • Credit and debit cards through guest checkout—no PayPal account needed

  • Recurring payments for your subscription sales

Basic customization that simplifies checkout

  • Customize the color and shape of our payment buttons

  • Mobile-friendly user experience so customers can easily shop on any device

Built-in risk management

  • Simplified PCI compliance since payments are managed by PayPal

  • Seller Protection for PayPal payments to help protect you from fraud

  • Reduce disputes on PayPal transactions with Package Tracking

  • Track and manage all case activity in one dashboard

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

3.49%
+ $0.49 fixed fee per transaction2

Card processing

2.99%
+ $0.49 fixed fee per transaction2

Pay Later

4.99%
+ $0.49 fixed fee per transaction2
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

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

  • PayPal payments (PayPal, Venmo1, Pay Later options, Checkout with Crypto, and more)

  • Accept credit and debit cards directly on your site

  • Offer Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment options to help drive conversion

  • Save recurring payments for your subscription sales

  • Process debit and credit card payments in 100+ currencies

Customizable features

  • Tailor your checkout flow to fit your brand

  • Save customer cards and Apple Pay info for recurring payments and subscriptions

  • Accelerate guest checkout with Fastlane by PayPal

  • Mobile-friendly flow so customers can easily shop on any device

  • Drive authorization rates and reduce declines to help capture every sale

  • Process payments using network tokens that have been provisioned by another token service provider

Advanced risk management

  • Help meet global compliance standards like PCI SAQ-A and PSD2

  • Get additional security insights with Fraud Protection on eligible transactions

  • Get Seller Protection for eligible PayPal payments transactions3

  • Optional Chargeback Protection to help reduce fraudulent costs and more5

  • Verify transactions with two-factor authentication through 3D Secure

  • Reduce disputes on PayPal transactions with Package Tracking

  • Track and manage all case activity in
one dashboard

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

3.49%
+ $0.49 fixed fee per transaction2

Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other wallets

2.89%
+ $0.29 fixed fee per transaction2

Add Chargeback Protection for an additional $0.40 per transaction.4
Interchange++ pricing available.

Pay Later

4.99%
+ $0.49 fixed fee per transaction2
Standard rate for domestic transactions. Fees are subject to change.

Compare checkout integration options

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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
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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
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Requirements PayPal Checkout Expanded Checkout
PayPal Business account
Approved application
Developer support
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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
Fees are subject to change.

The no-code way to get paid

Easily create a link, button, or QR code for a product or service—then just copy, paste, and get paid.

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.

Frequently asked questions

A payment gateway integration with PayPal lets you accept card payments through a PayPal-hosted checkout flow. This helps customers pay quickly and securely for an optimal checkout experience.

We support businesses

just like yours

Every business needs a reliable partner. From secure payment processing to helpful business insights, we’re here for you.

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