PayPal
Overview
Braintree offers a few options when accepting PayPal payments. Choose whether you would like to use our Drop-in UI or a custom integration. Learn more about Drop-in UI.
Vaulted Payments vs. One-Time Payments vs. Recurring Payments
When integrating PayPal, you can choose between One-Time Payments, Vaulted Payments, or Recurring Payments, depending on your business model and user experience needs:
- One-Time Payments: This flow allows customers to complete a single payment without storing their payment method. Use this integration for infrequent payments with higher average order value (AOV), typically physical goods purchases.
- Vaulted Payments: This flow securely saves a customer’s payment method for seamless future payments. Use this integration for high-frequency, low-AOV payments, such as delivery apps or services that bridge online-to-offline experiences.
- Recurring Payments: This flow enables customers to set up recurring payments using PayPal Checkout, reducing friction for ongoing purchases. Use this integration for businesses offering subscriptions or automated billing.
Feature | One-Time Checkout | Vaulted Purchases | Recurring Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Use Case | Infrequent payments, higher AOV, physical goods. | High-frequency, low-AOV purchases such as delivery apps and ride-sharing. | Subscriptions, memberships, automated billing. |
Payment Method Storage | Not stored. | Stored for future purchases. | Stored for recurring billing. |
User Experience | Customer completes a single purchase without saving payment info. | Customer saves payment method for seamless future payments. | Customer authorizes recurring payments upfront. |
Ideal for | Retail, e-commerce, one-time payments. | Food delivery, ride-hailing, marketplace platforms. | Streaming services, SaaS purchases, utility payments. |
Checkout Experience | One-click PayPal Checkout. | One-click or seamless payments after initial authorization. | User agrees to recurring billing terms at checkout. |