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Braintree Security & Compliance Status

Before you share customer data with Braintree, your compliance team needs documented proof they can be trusted. ThirdProof investigated Braintree across 27 intelligence sources — here's what we found.

⚠ FedRAMP Status: Not found in the FedRAMP Marketplace. Vendors handling government data or CUI must be FedRAMP authorized.

Risk Tier
Tier 4 — Low Risk
SOC 2
— Not Found
FedRAMP
— Not Authorized
Last Assessed
Apr 17, 2026
🟢IP Reputation: Abuse score: 0%, 0 reports🟡SSL/TLS: TLSv1.3🟢Domain Age: 15 years🟢Infrastructure: 2 open ports, 0 CVEs
FedRAMP Status
Braintree is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of March 2026.
SOC 2 Status
Braintree has not had a SOC 2 claim detected on their trust page.
Sanctions Screening
Braintree returned no matches in OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening.
Risk Tier
ThirdProof assigned Braintree a Low Risk tier with 92% confidence across 27 intelligence sources.

27 sources checked. Every investigation delivers two audit-ready artifacts: a risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire — built from independent evidence, not vendor self-attestation.

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Certification & Compliance Status

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✗Not Listed on FedRAMP Marketplace

Verified against FedRAMP Marketplace API as of March 2026

Organizations with federal compliance requirements should verify this directly at marketplace.fedramp.gov.

Braintree (PayPal) is not listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace independently.

Source: FedRAMP Marketplace

FedRAMP authorized vendors →
◇27 data sources queried per assessment
◷Reports generated in an average of 7 minutes
◈SHA-256 verified for audit integrity
✓Deterministic risk scoring — no AI guesswork
Risk Tier
Tier 4 — Low Risk
Assessment
Approved
Confidence
92%

Assessment Preview — 23 Sources Queried

Sanctions ScreeningClear — 5 matches checked, none confirmed
SSL/TLS GradeTLSv1.3
HTTP SecurityA+ (105/100)
Domain ReputationClean (no malware associations)
Infrastructure2 open ports, 0 CVEs
Malware & PhishingClean
IP ReputationAbuse score: 0%, 0 reports
Domain Age15 years
Certifications (Vendor-Attested)
PCI DSS (Inherited)

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Executive Summary Preview

Braintree is an enterprise payment processing platform operating as a PayPal subsidiary, assessed at Tier 4 (Low Risk) with a 92% confidence score — reflecting a strong overall security posture consistent with a mature, regulated payments infrastructure provider.

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Key Findings for Braintree

SeverityFindingSource
infoClean domain reputationThreat Intelligence
lowSubprocessor list could not be parsedSupply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery
low1 certification claimed but not independently verifiedTrust & Compliance Page Scan
lowNo public AI data usage policy foundAI Data Usage Policy

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Recommended Actions

  1. Request Braintree's current PCI DSS Attestation of Compliance (AoC) — contact their merchant compliance team or account manager. Confirm the assessment date (should be within 12 months) and that your use case falls within scope. Braintree's compliance documentation is typically available via their legal or merchant support channels.
  2. Manually review the subprocessor page at https://braintreepayments.com/subprocessors and document all listed subprocessors, their data access scope, and their jurisdictions. Cross-reference against your organization's acceptable-use and data residency requirements.
  3. Request Braintree's SOC 2 Type II report and bridge letter — ask their security or merchant compliance team directly. Many PayPal-family vendors make this available under NDA. A bridge letter covering the period since the last audit end date is equally important.
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183+
Vendors assessed
98%
Average confidence
<2 min
Time to report

Intelligence Sources Queried for Braintree

✓Sanctions & Watchlists
✓Business Registration
✓Adverse Media Scan
✓Company Intelligence
✓Domain Analysis
✓Infrastructure Exposure
✓Domain Registration
✓Threat Intelligence
✓Tech Community Sentiment
✓HTTP Security Scan
✓SSL/TLS Analysis
✓Certificate Transparency
✓Web Archive History
✓Threat Intel (OTX)
✓IP Reputation
✓Malware & Phishing Check
✓Website Security Scan
✓Trust & Compliance Scan
✓Subprocessor Discovery
✓FDIC Registry Check
✓SEC Filing Search
✓Historical Media Search
✓Certification Registry

ThirdProof uses a deterministic rules engine to assign risk tiers. AI writes the narrative — rules drive the decision.

What a ThirdProof assessment covers↓

Sanctions Screening

Is Braintree on any OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions list? Are any officers or affiliates flagged?

Cyber Risk Assessment

What is Braintree's security posture? Threat intelligence scanning, known vulnerabilities, and security header analysis.

Business Registration

Is Braintree a legitimately registered business entity? Corporate status, jurisdiction, and officer verification.

Adverse Media Analysis

Has Braintree appeared in negative news coverage? Data breaches, lawsuits, regulatory actions, and complaints.

Domain & Infrastructure

Is Braintree's website secure? TLS configuration, DNS hygiene, security headers, and domain age analysis.

Company Intelligence

What are Braintree's firmographics? Employee count, industry classification, technology stack, and corporate structure.

Trust & Compliance Verification

Does Braintree claim SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, or FedRAMP? ThirdProof scans trust pages for certification claims and cross-references the FedRAMP public registry for independent verification.

Supply Chain & Subprocessor Discovery

Who does Braintree depend on? ThirdProof discovers subprocessors from vendor-published pages and runs sanctions screening and safe browsing checks against each one.

Regulatory & Financial Filings

Has Braintree appeared in SEC enforcement filings? Is it associated with any FDIC bank failures? ThirdProof searches regulatory databases with entity verification to confirm attribution.

Full methodology, rule engine, and AI disclosure: /methodology

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Frequently asked about Braintree

Is Braintree FedRAMP authorized?+
Braintree is not currently listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace as of April 2026.
Does Braintree have SOC 2 Type II?+
No SOC 2 found. Braintree rated Low Risk — subprocessor list unavailable. See all 4 findings →
Is Braintree on the OFAC sanctions list?+
Braintree returned no matches in ThirdProof's OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, and UN sanctions screening as of April 2026.
What is Braintree's vendor risk tier?+
ThirdProof assigned Braintree a risk tier of Low Risk with 92% confidence based on assessment across 27 intelligence sources as of April 2026.
Can I get an auto-filled security questionnaire for Braintree?+
Yes. Every ThirdProof investigation of Braintree produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and a 133-question security questionnaire pre-filled with evidence from 27 independent sources. The questionnaire is mapped to SIG, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS and 9 other frameworks — answered without sending Braintree a single email or waiting for a vendor response.
Is Braintree safe to use as a vendor?+
Braintree is a payments vendor that handles payment card and transaction data. Safety depends on their current security posture, certification status, and how they handle your specific data. ThirdProof automates this evaluation across 27 intelligence sources — sanctions databases (OFAC, EU, UN), business registration verification, adverse media scanning, and cyber risk assessment — producing a deterministic risk tier with confidence score plus an auto-filled security questionnaire. Run a free investigation to see Braintree's full risk profile.
Does Braintree have SOC 2 certification?+
No SOC 2 found. Braintree rated Low Risk — subprocessor list unavailable. See all 4 findings →
Has Braintree had any data breaches?+
Data breach history is an important signal for any vendor, particularly payments platforms like Braintree that handle payment card and transaction data. ThirdProof's adverse media analysis searches multiple news APIs and public records for data breaches, security incidents, lawsuits, regulatory enforcement actions, and financial distress signals. Each finding is linked to its original source with severity classification.
Is Braintree on any sanctions lists?+
Sanctions screening is particularly critical for payments vendors. ThirdProof screens Braintree against OFAC SDN, consolidated international sanctions lists, and PEP databases. The screening uses entity name verification to reduce false positives. If Braintree or any associated officers appear on a sanctions list, this triggers automatic escalation to the highest risk tier.
How do I assess Braintree for vendor risk?+
Assessing Braintree as a payments vendor involves verifying PCI-DSS and SOC 2 Type II compliance, reviewing their subprocessor chain, and checking sanctions exposure. ThirdProof automates this across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — no questionnaires or vendor participation required. Your first 5 investigations are free.
How long does a ThirdProof assessment take?+
A ThirdProof assessment completes in an average of 7 minutes. 27 intelligence sources are queried in parallel — sanctions databases, business registries, threat intelligence feeds, certificate transparency logs, and more. The result is a deterministic risk tier with confidence score and audit-ready PDF report.
Is ThirdProof free?+
ThirdProof offers 5 free vendor assessments with no credit card required. Each assessment includes the full report — risk tier, confidence score, individual findings, executive summary, and PDF export. Paid plans start at $399/month for teams that need ongoing vendor monitoring.
Can I use a ThirdProof report as SOC 2 audit evidence?+
Yes. ThirdProof reports are designed to satisfy SOC 2 CC9.2 (vendor risk management) requirements. Each report includes SHA-256 integrity verification, methodology disclosure, source attribution for every finding, and AI content labeling. Auditors can independently verify the report's authenticity and trace each finding to its original source.
How is ThirdProof different from a security questionnaire?+
Security questionnaires require vendor participation, take weeks, and produce self-reported answers. ThirdProof queries 27 independent intelligence sources — no vendor involvement needed. Risk tiers are assigned by a deterministic rules engine (not AI opinion), and every finding links to its original source. You get an audit-ready report in an average of 7 minutes instead of waiting weeks for a questionnaire response.

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ThirdProof investigates Braintree across 27 intelligence sources in an average of 7 minutes — sanctions screening, cyber posture, SOC 2 verification, FedRAMP status, and more. Every investigation produces two deliverables: an audit-ready risk report and an auto-filled security questionnaire your prospects and auditors expect to see.

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