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 October 1, 2026, the Drop-in SDK will be deprecated. No new features, improvements, or bug fixes will be released after this date. Payment processing will continue to be supported until October 1, 2027, but we strongly recommend migrating to the Braintree SDK as soon as possible to avoid future disruption.
Starting October 1, 2027, the Drop-in SDK will become unsupported. Braintree support team will no longer provide assistance for this SDK, and payment processing may be suspended at any time.
Action required: Migrate to the Braintree iOS SDK to continue processing payments and receive ongoing updates, security fixes, and support.
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. |