PayPal Keyless OAuth Integration

What is new?

We have launched a new keyless PayPal connection experienceusing PayPal’s OAuth based integration and their latest integration SDK. This makes connecting PayPal faster, simpler, and more future ready as PayPal expands supported payment methods globally.

Here is what this enables for you:

Frictionless setup
- Subaccounts no longer need to search PayPal for API keys or credentials. They can connect PayPal in a few clicks with no manual configuration.
Venmo support
- Venmo can now show on checkout alongside PayPal and Pay Later, when available for the buyer.
Faster access to new PayPal capabilities
- As PayPal adds and upgrades methods, we can enable more of those capabilities on our side more quickly. Examples planned include direct credit and debit card processing, off session charging, manual subscriptions, and Apple Pay.

What you need to do?

New accounts
- All new accounts will see this new integration option by default.
Existing accounts
- To switch to the keyless connection, go to the PayPal integration 'Manage' section and click 'Reconnect'. You would be redirected to PayPal page to finish setup.

Note - This feature is available in Labs now and will be generally available on January 14, 2026. To enable it for subaccounts, go to Agency Dashboard, open Agency Settings, select Labs, open the Subaccounts tab, find PayPal Keyless Integration, and activate it.

Why it matters?

Faster onboarding - Subaccounts can start accepting PayPal payments without technical steps or credential hunting.
More ways to pay can improve conversions - Adding Venmo and expanding payment options gives buyers more flexibility at checkout.
A more future proof integration - This SDK based approach helps you benefit from PayPal’s evolving payment methods with fewer changes required from your side.

What is next?

Native credit and debit card support - Card payments will happen directly in checkout without PayPal redirection. Off session charging and manual subscription creation are also planned.
More payment methods - Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL, etc are planned after we complete testing.
Payment method configuration - Settings to control which methods are enabled or disabled based on your preference.
Improved checkout experience - Faster, smoother checkout flows designed to help increase conversion rates.

Visuals

New subaccount integration experience

PayPal redirection

Post Successful connection

Reconnection option for existing integrations