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
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