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Braintree

Braintree provides a single, developer-friendly integration to accept payments globally across all major payment methods, backed by PayPal's infrastructure and fraud protection tools.

braintreepayments.comChicago, Illinois, United StatesFounded 2007

Last updated May 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated May 11, 2026

Industry: Payment Processing / Commerce Technology
Business Model: Transaction Fee / Usage-based
Target Market: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Funding: Acquired by PayPal for ~$800M in 2013
Revenue Range: Part of PayPal Holdings; individual revenue not publicly disclosed
Stock Symbol: NASDAQ:PAY
Parent Company: PayPal
API Available: Yes

Commerce Technology

Market Position

A leading full-stack payments platform operating as a subsidiary of PayPal, competing directly with Stripe and Adyen in the developer-focused payments space

Overview

Braintree is a commerce and payments company that provides a full-stack payment platform enabling businesses to accept payments online, in-app, and in-store. Founded in 2007 in Chicago, Braintree quickly became a leading payment gateway known for its developer-friendly APIs, robust SDKs, and seamless integration capabilities. The platform supports a wide range of payment methods including credit and debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and various local payment methods across global markets, making it a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to scale internationally.

Products & Features

Braintree Gateway

Core payment gateway enabling merchants to accept and process payments online and in-app with a single integration

Braintree Direct

Full-stack payment solution for businesses to accept credit cards, PayPal, and alternative payment methods

Braintree Marketplace

Split payment and marketplace solution enabling platforms to route payments to multiple sellers or service providers

Vault

Secure payment credential storage system that tokenizes and stores customer payment information for repeat transactions

Fraud Tools

Advanced fraud detection and prevention suite including Kount integration and custom rule-setting capabilities

Recurring Billing

Subscription and recurring billing management tools for SaaS and membership-based businesses

Drop-in UI

Pre-built, customizable payment UI component that simplifies front-end payment form implementation

Local Payment Methods

Support for region-specific payment methods across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America to enable global commerce

Key Features

Developer-friendly REST APIs and SDKs for iOS, Android, JavaScript, and server-side languagesSupport for 130+ currencies and 45+ countriesPayPal and Venmo native integrationPCI-compliant hosted fields and Drop-in UIAdvanced fraud protection with machine learningSecure payment vault with tokenizationRecurring billing and subscription managementMarketplace and split payment capabilities3D Secure 2.0 supportReal-time reporting and analytics dashboard

Use Cases

E-commerce checkout payment processingMobile app in-app purchasesSaaS subscription and recurring billingMarketplace and platform payment splittingGlobal cross-border payment acceptanceOn-demand economy payment flowsTravel and hospitality booking paymentsHealthcare and telemedicine payment collection

Customer Segments

E-commerce merchantsSaaS and subscription businessesMarketplace and platform companiesMobile-first startups and scale-upsEnterprise retailersTravel and hospitality companiesOn-demand service platformsHealthcare providers

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