Braintree fees & pricing
PayPal (Braintree) · Flat rate · best for online businesses wanting PayPal + cards in one gateway
Braintree uses flat rate pricing. Its headline rate is 2.59% + $0.49, which works out to about 3.57% effective on a $50.00 sale. International / cross-border: +1% international, +1% currency conversion. Chargeback fee: $15.00. Monthly fee: $0 standard pay-as-you-go. A PayPal-owned developer gateway: standard pricing is 2.59% + $0.49 for cards and digital wallets (matching PayPal's commercial-card rate). Native Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and PayPal support. Volume discounts on request.
Source: PayPal (Braintree) pricing. Data as of June 2026.
Note: These are general estimates, not a quote or offer. Your real rate depends on your card mix, volume, region, risk profile and the contract you sign.
Braintree fee structure
| Pricing model | Flat rate |
|---|---|
| Headline rate | 2.59% + $0.49 |
| Monthly fee | $0 standard pay-as-you-go |
| International / cross-border | +1% international, +1% currency conversion |
| Chargeback fee | $15.00 |
| Payout speed | 2 business days (US) |
| Best for | online businesses wanting PayPal + cards in one gateway |
Source: PayPal (Braintree) pricing. Snapshot June 2026 — processors change pricing; verify on the provider's pricing page before relying on a figure.
What you pay per transaction
| Transaction size | Rate applied | Fee charged | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | 2.59% + $0.49 | $0.75 | 7.49% |
| $50.00 | 2.59% + $0.49 | $1.79 | 3.57% |
| $200.00 | 2.59% + $0.49 | $5.67 | 2.84% |
Source: PayPal (Braintree) pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Cost pros & cons
Where Braintree saves money
- One gateway for cards, PayPal and Venmo
- Solid developer SDKs and vaulting
- No monthly fee on standard plan
Watch-outs
- $0.49 fixed fee hurts small tickets
- Owned by PayPal — overlap with PayPal Checkout
- Support quality varies
Frequently asked questions
What are Braintree's payment-processing fees?
Braintree charges 2.59% + $0.49 on standard online card payments. For a $50.00 transaction that works out to roughly 3.57% effective. There is no monthly fee on the standard plan. Snapshot June 2026 — processors change pricing; verify on the provider's pricing page before relying on a figure.
Does Braintree charge a monthly or setup fee?
$0 standard pay-as-you-go.
How much does Braintree charge for international cards and chargebacks?
International / cross-border: +1% international, +1% currency conversion. Chargeback / dispute fee: $15.00. International cards and disputes can dominate the effective rate for global merchants.
Is Braintree good for my business?
Braintree is best for online businesses wanting PayPal + cards in one gateway. One gateway for cards, PayPal and Venmo. Watch out: $0.49 fixed fee hurts small tickets. Model your real volume and ticket size in our calculator before deciding. These are general estimates, not a quote or offer. Your real rate depends on your card mix, volume, region, risk profile and the contract you sign.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from PayPal (Braintree)'s pricing page (as of June 2026). Payment fees change without notice and vary by region, risk and contract — verify on the vendor's page before signing. These are general estimates, not a quote or offer. Your real rate depends on your card mix, volume, region, risk profile and the contract you sign. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-29