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Braintree

A PayPal-owned payment platform known for its developer-friendly SDKs and strong mobile integration. Braintree provides seamless access to PayPal, Venmo, and card payments through a single integration, making it popular among mobile apps and marketplaces. Offers a transparent Drop-in UI that simplifies checkout implementation.

Fees from
2.89% + $0.29
Settlement
1–3 business days
Coverage
Global
Payment methods
9
Dev tools
Sandbox Webhooks

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Braintree overview

Best for

Mobile Apps

Key features

Instant Payments
Instant Sandbox
Recurring Payments
Startup Friendly

Braintree pricing & fees

Pricing structure

Pricing
2.89% + $0.29
Your business must be registered in
Not disclosed
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2007

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Braintree settlement & payouts

Payouts

Settlement time
1–3 business days
Settlement currencies
Not collected yet

Braintree API & integration

API Profile

Sandbox
Available
Webhooks
Supported

Platforms

MobileOnline

Official SDKs

Android.NETiOSJAVAJAVASCRIPTNodePHPPYTHONRUBY

Braintree coverage & payment methods

Regions

AsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceania

Global coverage — specific countries not listed.

Payment methods

AmexApple PayBnplDiscoverGoogle PayMastercardPaypalVenmoVisa

Braintree licensing & compliance

Legal & Compliance

Licensed entity · regulatorily responsible

PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A.

Luxembourg

LEI 549300ZV1RSA9F0LU821
Reg. number
B118349
Registered address
22-24, Boulevard Royal, Luxembourg, L-2449, LU

Licenses

Banking License LU

CSSF Credit Institution License (LU)

Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (Luxembourg)

Licensed entity · regulatorily responsible

PayPal UK Ltd

United Kingdom

LEI 5493000JZXMYSD1G6W13
Reg. number
14741686
Registered address
5 Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7RD, GB

Licenses

E-Money Institution GB

FCA Electronic Money Institution License (GB)

Financial Conduct Authority (UK)

License GB

FCA Consumer Credit License (GB)

Financial Conduct Authority (UK)

License GB

FCA Cryptocurrency Services License (GB)

Financial Conduct Authority (UK)

Corporate structure

Other entities disclosed in the provider's corporate filings or impressum. Ownership relationships are not yet captured — relative role is informational only.

PayPal, Inc.

United States

LEI LBQ3CAGQB6M55WHL3G85
Reg. number
3014267
Registered address
2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA, 95131, US

License numbers & register records

4 license numbers · 3 register records on file for Braintree, with status history and links to verify each one at the regulator — free with a PaymentProviders account.

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Certifications

GDPR
PCI DSS Level 1
PSD2
ISO 27001
SOC 2 Type I
SOC 2 Type II
United KingdomLuxembourgUnited States

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