Braintree

PayPal-ready payments for growing platforms

4.3 / 5 · PSPDex editorial scoreInterchange-plusGatewayStandard risk

Last verified: September 2026

Overview

Braintree (a PayPal company) handles card processing plus PayPal, Venmo, and digital wallets in one integration. Best for platforms and subscription businesses with proven volume.

Pricing

Custom interchange-plus pricing; flat 3.49% + 49¢ for some low-volume accounts

Best for

EcommerceSubscriptionsMarketplacesPlatforms

Key features

PayPal & Venmo built in
Vaulted cards
Marketplace payouts
Level 2/3 data

What we like

Native PayPal integration
Scales with platforms
Strong fraud tools

Watch out for

Custom pricing needs sales call
Support quality varies

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