Short answer
Many WooCommerce stores offer both: Stripe for card payments and wallets on your own checkout, and PayPal for customers who prefer to pay from their PayPal account. Fees, supported countries and features change, so check each provider's current terms before you decide.
| Stripe | PayPal | |
|---|---|---|
| Customer experience | Card and wallet payments on your checkout | Pay with a PayPal account or card |
| Who it suits | Stores that want a native checkout | Customers who trust PayPal |
| Setup in WooCommerce | Official extension, API keys | Official extension, account connection |
| Fees and countries | Vary by country; check current rates | Vary by country; check current rates |
| Disputes | Handled in the Stripe dashboard | Handled in the PayPal resolution centre |
Why offering both often helps#
Some customers will only pay with PayPal and others expect to enter a card. Offering both removes a reason to abandon checkout. Our WooCommerce developer stores come with Stripe and PayPal set up and tested.
Setup tips#
- Use the official gateway extensions.
- Test with the provider's test mode before going live.
- Place a real small order after launch and refund it.
- Make sure your store uses HTTPS on every page.
Related reading: WooCommerce store cost and WooCommerce vs Shopify.
Frequently Asked Questions#
Frequently Asked Questions
Can WooCommerce use both Stripe and PayPal?
Yes. Both have official extensions and can run side by side at checkout.
Which has lower fees?
It depends on your country, order size and payment methods. Compare each provider's current published rates.
