Overview
Fastlane by PayPal is an autofill checkout solution designed for consumers who are manually entering their payment information within a merchant's site. It securely saves and retrieves card details and shipping addresses, enabling a faster and more seamless checkout experience. When integrated, Fastlane provides payment and billing information for customers with existing Fastlane profiles, offering an accelerated and high-converting consumer experience.Integration Requirements
Before integrating Fastlane with Braintree, ensure your environment meets the following requirements:
- Merchant Eligibility: Fastlane is currently available for merchants operating in the United States and United Kingdom.
- Platform Support: Integration is supported on desktop and mobile web platforms (responsive web only; native apps are not currently supported).
- Compatible with your existing server SDK integration
- Payment Processor: You must process card payments through Braintree to use Fastlane.
- PayPal Visibility: PayPal must be presented as a payment option in the cart or alongside the Fastlane email input field.
- Billing Address Requirement: If your current checkout flow does not collect a billing address, you must update it to do so in order to support Fastlane.
- Client Token Configuration: When generating a Braintree client token, you must include your domain. Fastlane uses this to authenticate and recognize returning customers. Omitting the domain will prevent Fastlane from fully functioning.
Fastlane User Profiles
Fastlane supports two primary user types, each with different experiences:
- Guest User (Non-Accelerated): A user who interacts with Fastlane without a recognized profile. These users experience the standard flow without acceleration.
- Fastlane User (Accelerated): A user identified and authenticated through an existing PayPal or Fastlane account. These users benefit from a faster, streamlined experience using Fastlane shared information.
Accessing Fastlane profiles
Fastlane profiles can be accessed via the following sites. Note that Fastlane profiles are separate from PayPal accounts:
- Production: https://fastlane.paypal.com/
- Sandbox: https://www.fastlane.sandbox.paypal.com/
Important: In sandbox, the passcode for authenticating into a Fastlane profile is always "111111". Only Braintree testing cards can be saved to Fastlane profiles.
Sample Applications
Kickstart your integration with Fastlane sample applications:.
- Braintree SDK: Sample app
- GraphQL: Sample app
Key Features for Developers
Fastlane enables merchants to streamline checkout by securely retrieving saved payment methods and addresses for returning customers with Fastlane profiles. Below are the core features designed with developers in mind:
- Developer-Friendly Integration: Fastlane offers a straightforward integration process with robust documentation, SDKs, and support for multiple languages and frameworks.
- Customizable UI Components: Use the default pre-built payment form or customize it to match your site's branding and UX requirements.
- Secure by Design: Fully PCI DSS compliant, Fastlane ensures encrypted and tokenized handling of sensitive customer data.
- Broad Payment Method Support: Accepts major credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
- One-Click Checkout: Enables returning customers to complete purchases with a single click, reducing friction and improving conversion rates.
- Cross-Merchant Profile Recognition: Fastlane profiles are portable across merchants, allowing returning users to benefit from autofill even if their profile was created on another site.