BigCommerce Payments by PayPal

Stop chasing payments. Start getting paid.

A simpler way to run payments with trusted checkout options and everything managed in one dashboard.

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More ways to pay:
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PayPal Later logo
Klarna logo
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The future is now

From bolted on to built in.

When payments live in your platform, focus on growth, not chasing answers. Built-in wallets mean fewer surprises along the way.

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No more juggling payments.

Separate gateways, extra logins, and monthly reconciliation headaches all add up. More sellers are moving to a single setup.

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Pay your way, all the time.

The best checkouts feel familiar. When payment options are limited, it interrupts the checkout flow and shoppers take notice.

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Less complexity. More control.

Payments used to be handled by larger teams. Now SMBs are expected to deliver the same experience with less headcount.

One platform. One payout. PayPal confidence.

Simple and easy

Pricing that scales with you.

No hidden monthly fees. Rates vary by plan. All plans include access to PayPal, Venmo, PayPal Pay Later, Klarna, Afterpay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay in one integration.

Standard

Card processing rate:

2.89% + $0.30

Plus

Card processing rate:

2.59% + $0.30

Pro

Card processing rate:

2.39% + $0.30

Additional payment methods:

PayPal button and Venmo: 3.49% + $0.49
BNPL with Afterpay or Klarna: 4.99% + $0.30

Rates apply to eligible US merchants. Availability and features may vary by region and merchant eligibility. See BigCommerce documentation for details.

Native features

Everything under one roof — from checkout to payouts.

The payment methods your customers trust: built in, ready to go, and handled for you. Built with PayPal's infrastructure, which manages PCI compliance and risk controls so your team can focus on selling, not on maintaining payment security.

What's included, and why it matters.

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Native setup in BigCommerce

Sell faster. No new gateway to configure, no extra logins to manage.

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Unified payouts and reconciliation

Save time on ops every single month. Get everything in one place.

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PayPal at checkout

Helps reduce friction and cart abandonment the moment it matters most.

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Fastlane guest checkout

Streamline one-click checkout for returning buyers, and reduce drop-off on guest orders.

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Buy now, pay later for every buyer

PayPal Pay Later, Klarna, and Afterpay in one integration — covering broad demographics and buying preferences.

Getting started

Go live in four steps.

1

Activate
Confirm your business details inside BigCommerce.

2

Configure
Add your bank account and set payment preferences.

3

Verify
Complete verification and run a test order.

4

Go live
Enable in checkout and start accepting payments.

Most merchants are approved and ready to go live the same day.

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FAQs

Everything you’re wondering, answered.

BigCommerce Payments isn't just a payment provider swap. It's a native experience where your payments data lives alongside your orders and payouts in one place, reducing the operational overhead of managing a separate tool. You also get PayPal, Venmo, PayPal Pay Later, Klarna, Afterpay, and major wallets all in a single integration — no additional setup per method.

BigCommerce Payments is designed to reduce cutover risk. You can configure, test, and validate before enabling in checkout, and some custom payment setups may require additional review. We recommend activating during lower-traffic windows as a precaution.

Supported methods include major credit and debit cards, such as PayPal, Venmo, PayPal Pay Later, Klarna, Afterpay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay — all in a single, on-site checkout flow. Availability may vary by region and merchant eligibility.

Balance and payout reporting are handled natively inside your BigCommerce admin through the Money Dashboard. No separate portal required.

Yes. BigCommerce Payments is built with PayPal's infrastructure, which manages PCI compliance and risk controls at the platform level, so your team doesn't have to.

BigCommerce supports multiple payment providers. Activating BigCommerce Payments does not prevent you from maintaining other gateway connections. Contact your account manager for configuration details.

Initially, BigCommerce Payments is available only to US-based merchants with self-serve and retail plans. Additional regions and countries will be launching soon. See BigCommerce documentation or contact support to confirm whether your account qualifies.

Where payments work

Built with PayPal. Run inside BigCommerce.

One platform for everything payments without the usual overhead slowing you down.

PayPal is a trademark of PayPal, Inc., used under license. Availability and features may vary by region and merchant eligibility. See BigCommerce documentation for details. © 2026 BigCommerce Pty. Ltd.