Transaction · Crypto / Digital Assets · 2026

Stripe / PayPal 2026

Stripe acquired PayPal for $53B on July 17, 2026.

Target
PayPal
Acquirer
Stripe
Deal value
$53B
Announced
July 17, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Digital Assets

Transaction overview

  • Stripe announced the acquisition of PayPal on July 17, 2026 for $53B.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Combines Stripe's merchant network and stablecoin capabilities with PayPal's 400M+ consumer wallet to control digital payments infrastructure and reduce reliance on intermediaries.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
$53B
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
July 17, 2026
Acquirer
Stripe (Strategic)

Frequently asked questions

How much did Stripe pay for PayPal?

Stripe acquired PayPal for $53B, announced on July 17, 2026.

When did Stripe announce the acquisition of PayPal?

Stripe announced the acquisition of PayPal on July 17, 2026.

What sub-sector is PayPal in?

PayPal is tracked in the Crypto / Digital Assets sub-sector.

Sources

  • coindesk.com /business/2026/07/17/stripe-and-swift-race-to-control-the-next-generation-of-global-payments-infrastructure