YITH PayPal Braintree Premium integrates the Braintree payment gateway into your WooCommerce store. It supports credit card payments, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay through the Braintree platform. Payment data is tokenized on the client side, reducing PCI compliance requirements for your store. The plugin supports both sandbox and live modes and provides detailed transaction logging. This plugin is part of the YITH Premium Plugin Family — a collection of over 66 WooCommerce plugins.
Competitive Features
- Braintree payment gateway — accept payments through Braintree with full transaction management
- Credit card processing — accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB
- PayPal integration — customers can pay with their PayPal account through Braintree
- Apple Pay and Google Pay — support for digital wallet payments on supported devices
- Tokenization — payment data is tokenized on the client side for reduced PCI compliance scope
- Sandbox mode — test payments safely in the Braintree sandbox environment before going live
- Transaction management — view, capture, void, and refund transactions from the order admin
Key Features
- Saved payment methods — allow registered customers to save their payment information
- Multi-currency support — process payments in multiple currencies supported by Braintree
- Recurring payment support — works with WooCommerce Subscriptions for recurring billing
- Detailed transaction logs — full logging of payment requests and responses for troubleshooting
- Custom order status — configure order statuses based on transaction response codes
- WooCommerce HPOS compatible — fully supports High-Performance Order Storage
- Multilingual support — compatible with WPML for translated checkout labels
Comparison with Competitors
YITH Braintree vs WooCommerce Braintree (Official)
| Feature | YITH Braintree | WooCommerce Braintree |
|---|---|---|
| Credit cards | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal through Braintree | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Pay / Google Pay | Yes | Yes |
| Saved payment methods | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring payments | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Included in YITH Family | Free |
YITH Braintree vs YITH Stripe
| Feature | YITH Braintree | YITH Stripe |
|---|---|---|
| Payment provider | Braintree | Stripe |
| Credit cards | Yes | Yes |
| Digital wallets | Apple Pay, Google Pay | Same |
| Saved methods | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription support | Yes | Yes |
Recommended Stack — pair Braintree with WooCommerce Subscription for recurring billing through the Braintree gateway.
Official Changelog
Version 1.60.0
Release Date: August 15, 2026
- New: WooCommerce 11.0 compatibility.
- New: YITH plugin framework update.
- Fix: Apple Pay payment processing on mobile Safari.
Version 1.59.0
Release Date: July 10, 2026
- New: WordPress 6.9 compatibility.
- Improvement: Payment form tokenization performance.
- Fix: Multi-currency rounding for Braintree transactions.
Version 1.58.0
Release Date: June 5, 2026
- Improvement: Saved payment method management.
- Fix: HPOS compatibility for transaction metadata.
- Fix: PayPal checkout integration with WooCommerce blocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this plugin require a Braintree account?
Yes. You need an active Braintree merchant account to process payments through this plugin.
What payment methods are supported?
The plugin supports credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, JCB), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay through the Braintree platform.
Can customers save their payment methods?
Yes. Registered customers can save their credit card and PayPal information for faster checkout on future purchases.
Does the plugin support recurring payments?
Yes. When used with WooCommerce Subscriptions, the plugin supports recurring billing through Braintree.
Is tokenization used for security?
Yes. Payment data is tokenized on the client side, so sensitive card details are sent directly to Braintree and never reach your server.
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