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46 %
46 %
average increase in conversions, per 2023 data.1
74 %
74 %
of PayPal users were more likely to purchase from an unknown merchant offering PayPal, per 2023 data​.2
66 %
66 %
of PayPal users prefer to pay with PayPal, per 2023 data.3

Simple. Fights fraud. Flexible.

PayPal CheckoutExpanded Checkout

Simplify setup. Simplify compliance. Get back to your business.

Accept PayPal Payments and major cards

Accept PayPal payments (PayPal, Pay in 4 and more), as well as credit and debit cards through a PayPal-hosted checkout flow.

Simple customisation

Less coding for fast and simple setup. Customise the colour and shape of your payment buttons to fit your brand.

Built-in risk management

PayPal simplifies your backend by managing payments. Included Seller Protection4 can help reduce the impact of financial losses on eligible transactions.

More customization. More payment methods. More control.

Accept more cards and payment methods

Accept PayPal payments, a wide selection of debit and credit cards and alternative payment methods like Apple Pay® and Google PayTM.

Expand your reach around the world

Accept payments from over 200+ markets supporting 130+ different presentment currencies.

Enhanced customisation

Tailor your checkout flow to fit your brand. Match the look and feel of your website with more control.

Control your risk management

Opt for Fraud Protection4 to help reduce losses due to fraud and more on eligible purchases. We'll provide insights to help you navigate global compliance standards.

Their code. Your code. Or no code.

We’ve got three easy ways to integrate.

Connect your store and start selling

Leave the coding to your eCommerce platform. So you can get back to your business.

More coding, highly custom

Your developer can use our RESTAPIs and JavaScript SDK to customize our checkout solution for however you do business.

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No code, faster setup

Easily create a link, button or QR code for a product or service. Then, just copy, paste and get paid.

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Checkout tools that work for you

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checkout options

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PayPal Checkout Expanded Checkout
Payment methods

PayPal Payments (PayPal, Pay in 4, and more)

Major credit and debit cards

PayPal Payments

Most credit and debit cards

Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more alternate payment methods

Card processing
PayPal appears on the card statement
Your business appears on the card statement
Checkout customization Select preset colours and styles Complete control (with help from your developer)
Risk Managed by PayPal Self-managed with optional add-ons
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Security PayPal Checkout Expanded Checkout
Seller protection on eligible PayPal transactions4
Chargeback Protection5
Fraud protection4 on eligible transactions
Dispute management
Payment methods
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Requirements PayPal Checkout Expanded Checkout
Pay in 4
Application process
Developer support
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Pricing PayPal Checkout Expanded Checkout
PayPal Business account
Free Free
PayPal
Pay in 4
Credit and debit card payments
Apple Pay and alternative payment methods6
Add Chargeback Protection
Interchange pricing (IC++)7
Fees are subject to change.

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1
Nielsen, commissioned by PayPal, Nielsen Behavioral Panel of USA with 29,000 monthly average desktop purchase transactions with small- and medium-sized merchants, from 13,000 consumers from April 2022 – March 2023.
Checkout conversion percentage is measured from the point at which the customer starts to pay on websites that accept PayPal.
2
Nielsen Survey, Commissioned by PayPal, Nielsen Media Attitudinal Survey of USA (Feb 2023) with 3,999 recent purchasers (past 2 weeks) from large enterprise merchants, including 1,999 PayPal transactions and 2,000 non-PayPal transactions.
Base N. PayPal users = 3,350.
3
Nielsen, commissioned by PayPal, Nielsen Attitudinal Survey of USA (June 2023) with 2,001 recent purchasers (past 4 weeks) from small- and medium-sized merchants, including 1,000 PayPal transactions and 1,001 non-PayPal transactions.
Base N. PayPal users = 1,443.
4
Available on eligible purchases. Limits apply.
5
Chargebacks that are not related to fraud or item not received (INR), such as broken Item, significantly not as described (SNAD), refund not processed and duplicate charge, are not protected by Chargeback Protection. Chargeback Protection is available for accounts enrolled in Advanced Credit and Debit Card Payments. May be subject to additional fees.
6
Availability varies by country and integration.
7
Rates may vary depending on the checkout options you choose and the payment method used. Explore our fees page for more details.