Frequently asked questions

PayPal Open

One platform

for all business

Get paid. Get growing. Get ahead.

Do more with the platform designed to power commerce.

Simple. Secure. Flexible.

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

Quick setup with basic integration

Accept PayPal payments and other alternative payment methods.

Simple customisation

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

Integrated risk management

PayPal simplifies your backend by managing payments. Included Seller Protection1 can help reduce the impact of financial losses on eligible transactions.

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

Accept all payment methods

Accept PayPal payments and other alternative payment methods.

Sell worldwide

Accept payments from over 200 markets supporting 130 different currencies.

Advanced customisation

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

Manage your risk

Opt for Fraud Protection2 to help reduce losses due to fraud and more on eligible purchases. We'll provide security insights to help you navigate global compliance standards.

Flexible coding integration

We’ve got three easy ways to integrate.

Connect your store and start selling

Leave the coding to your eCommerce platform. So your business runs smoothly. Search for PayPal on your eCommerce platform to integrate.

More coding, highly custom

Your developer can use our REST APIs and JavaScript SDK to customise our checkout solution for however you do business.

No code, fast setup

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

Compare your checkout options

Compare your checkout options
Features PayPal Checkout Expanded checkout
Payment methods

PayPal Payments

Major credit and debit cards

PayPal Payments

Most credit and debit cards and more alternative payment methods

Card processing
PayPal appears on the card statement
Your business appears on the card statement
Checkout customisation Select preset colors and styles Complete control (with help from your developer)
Guest checkout Credit card entry Credit card entry
Risk Supported by PayPal Self-managed with optional add-ons
Seller Protection on eligible PayPal transactions1
Chargeback Protection on eligible PayPal transactions2
Optional add-on
Fraud Protection on eligible PayPal transactions3
Customer authentication through 3D Secure
Option to choose between the Standard Checkout offering or ‘3DS always on.’ With this option, all transactions will run through 3DS.
Help drive conversion across markets
Fraud Protection Advanced on eligible PayPal transactions3
Credit card payments
Application process
Developer support
PayPal Business account Free to sign up Free to sign up
PayPal
Credit and debit card payments
Apple Pay and alternative payment methods
Offers some alternative payment methods Offers extensive alternative payment methods
Interchange pricing (IC++)4

Accept global payments

Drive conversion across markets when you accept PayPal, credit card payments, digital wallets, and more.

Simple subscriptions

Tap into subscription revenue with easy-to-set-up recurring payments. It’s built into PayPal Checkout and Expanded Checkout.

Flexible features

Choose a pricing model, define the billing cycle, and add a one-time setup fee.

Engage at every stage

Automated billing and messaging keeps your customers in the know.

Simple integration

Subscription payments are already built into PayPal Checkout.

Built-in reporting

Get real-time insights and track KPIs in the dashboard. Plus, your sales are included in your PayPal activity reports.

Tools to grow your business

Send invoices and get
paid fast

Send invoices in seconds. Customers can pay fast even if they don't have a PayPal account.

Insights to turn data
into action

All the data and analytics you need to run and better understand your business.

Clear pricing

No monthly or setup fees. Only pay when you get paid.