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Braintree Recurring uses custom pricing as of July 2026. Contact Braintree Recurring directly for a personalized quote. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

Braintree Recurring offers 1 pricing tiers: Enterprise Payments.

Braintree Recurring uses custom pricing, and hidden costs like implementation and support add to the quoted price as of July 2026. Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden costs like implementation and support add significantly to the total. Key hidden costs: standard us transaction fees, ach direct debit fees, international card fees. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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Standard US Transaction Fees

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Standard credit and debit card transactions in the US are typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, or 2.59% + $0.49 per transaction according to some sources.

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Transaction Fees: * Standard credit and debit card transactions in the US are typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

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ACH Direct Debit Fees

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ACH Direct Debit is 0.75% per transaction, with a maximum of $5.

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ACH Direct Debit is 0.75% per transaction, with a maximum of $5

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International Card Fees

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An additional 2% fee applies to international cards, making the total for a European customer 4.9% + $0.30.

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International Transaction Fees: * An additional 2% fee applies to international cards, making the total for a European customer using a French credit card, for example, 4.9% + $0.30

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Non-US Currency Payment Fees

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Non-US currency payments may incur a 3.59% + $0.49 fee.

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Non-US currency payments may incur a 3.59% + $0.49 fee

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Currency Conversion Fees

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Braintree adds a 1% fee to convert funds to your base currency if you accept payments in other currencies, potentially leading to a total of 5.9% + $0.30 when stacked with international card fees.

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This can stack with the international card fee, potentially leading to a total of 5.9% + $0.30

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Chargeback Fees

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Braintree charges a flat rate of $15 per chargeback, regardless of whether the dispute is won or lost.

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Chargeback Fees: Braintree charges a flat rate of $15 per chargeback, regardless of whether the dispute is won or lost

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Refund Fees

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While refunds are free, the original transaction fees are generally not returned, and some older information suggests a $0.30 fee for refunded transactions.

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Refund Fees: While refunds themselves are free, the original transaction fees are generally not returned

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Kount Inquiry Fee

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A fixed fee is charged for each Kount inquiry, which is a fraud protection tool.

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Kount Fee: A fixed fee is charged for each Kount inquiry, which is a fraud protection tool

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Interchange and Scheme Fees

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These variable fees, assessed by card-issuing banks and card networks, may be passed on to the merchant, especially with Interchange Plus pricing models.

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Interchange and Scheme Fees: These are variable fees assessed by card-issuing banks and card networks (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover) that Braintree may pass on to the merchant, especially with Interchange Plus pricing models

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Developer and Integration Costs

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Businesses without in-house developers may incur costs for integration, especially for complex custom billing logic or multi-currency support.

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Developer and Integration Costs: While Braintree provides robust payment APIs and SDKs often without additional charge, businesses without in-house developers may incur costs for integration, especially for complex custom billing logic or multi-currency support

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Braintree Recurring?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Standard US Transaction Fees (2.9% + $0.30 or 2.59% + $0.49); ACH Direct Debit Fees (0.75% (max $5)); International Card Fees (2% (total 4.9% + $0.30)); Non-US Currency Payment Fees (3.59% + $0.49); Currency Conversion Fees (1% (total 5.9% + $0.30)); Chargeback Fees ($15); Refund Fees ($0.30 (for some refunds)). Exact totals depend on your deployment size and negotiated terms.

02 Does Braintree Recurring charge for implementation?

Braintree Recurring implementation is not included in the license cost. Businesses without in-house developers may incur costs for integration, especially for complex custom billing logic or multi-currency support..

03 How much does Braintree Recurring support cost?

Premium support pricing for Braintree Recurring depends on your tier and contract terms. See the sourced cost breakdown above for any verified figures we have.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with Braintree Recurring?

Standard credit and debit card transactions in the US are typically 2.9% + $0. Estimated impact: 2.9% + $0.30 or 2.59% + $0.49.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Braintree Recurring?

Add-on pricing for Braintree Recurring varies by feature. The sourced cost breakdown above lists any verified add-on costs we have.

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