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.
Starting July 14, 2025 the Drop-in SDK will move to a deprecated status and we will no longer make any updates to this SDK. Processing will be supported for 1 year after the deprecation date, but you should upgrade immediately to avoid any disruption.
Starting July 14, 2026 the Drop-in SDK will move to an unsupported status and will no longer supported by Braintree developers or Braintree Support. Processing for unsupported SDKs can be suspended at any time.
Please migrate to the Braintree SDK to continue processing and receiving updates.
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. |