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What’s PayPal Checkout and how does it work?

You can use PayPal Checkout to get paid online or in an app. It can be set up in minutes and offers the convenience and security of PayPal. Your customers don't have to re-enter information stored on their accounts to complete payments in just a few steps. PayPal Checkout is available to any merchant that has API access, and it has many options that support different checkout flows.

To set up PayPal Checkout:   

  1. Click Business Tools.    
  2. Click PayPal Checkout.   
  3. Click Get Started. 
  4. Choose the option that suits you best.

Want to integrate with a third-party platform?

Visit our eCommerce suite to see what platforms already have plug-and-play integrations.

Need a button for your website?

Visit our Integration Builder and select the options you want available for your checkout button.

Looking to accept more payment methods than what’s available in the PayPal Wallet?

We offer PayPal Advanced Checkout, including payment methods outside the PayPal Wallet.

See our Developer Portal for help with PayPal Checkout integration.

For terms and conditions, please visit our Legal Agreements page.

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