Policy Updates

Notice of Amendment(s) to the United States Braintree Agreement(s)

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This page details and/or previews updates to Braintree users of changes to the United States Braintree Payment Services Agreement or other online agreements, policies, or statements that require notice. You can also review Past Policy Updates notices. Note that additional changes could be made to previewed agreements on or before the effective dates listed, provided the applicable notice requirements are met.

Upcoming Changes

We’re making changes to certain agreements (listed below) that govern your relationship with PayPal. These changes will take place automatically on the corresponding effective date(s) shown below.

Actions Needed

Please carefully review the notices below and familiarize yourself with the upcoming changes. By continuing to use our services after the changes take effect, you agree to be bound by those changes. Otherwise, no further action is needed from you to accept such changes. However, if you would prefer to decline them, then you will need to close your Braintree account prior to the applicable effective date, as described in the Payment Services Agreement.

Notices

Issued: December 3, 2024

Updates to the Payment Services Agreement for US Merchants
Effective January 13, 2025:

• The standard domestic Commercial Transaction Rate for receiving payments from cards and third-party digital wallets will be adjusted from 2.59% + $0.49 USD per transaction to 2.89% + $0.29 USD.

• The domestic Charity Transaction Rate for receiving payments from cards and third-party digital wallets will be adjusted from 1.99% + $0.49 USD to 2.19% + $0.29 USD.

• The updated pricing listed above will result in fee increases for some transactions. You can preview the PayPal Braintree Fees Page below that will be effective following such changes.

Review the updated PayPal Braintree Fees

Issued: December 12, 2024

Updates to the Commercial Entity Agreement
Effective January 13, 2025:

• The Commercial Entity Agreement is being amended to reflect the member banks that may process card payment transactions, consistent with the requirements of the card network rules.

Review the updated Commercial Entity Agreement