Braintree Go Live: Sandbox Works but Production Fails
Workaround available Web, iOS, Android, Server SDKs Updated November 13, 2026Based on 3 user reportsHow we research
Quick answer
Production has its own merchant ID and keys, and PayPal and Venmo need to be enabled in production. Replace credentials and finish applications.
Most likely fix: Swap credentials
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Swap credentials
- Use production merchant ID, public and private keys
- Set environment to production
Did this fix it?2. Enable payment methods
- Complete the Venmo application in the production Control Panel
- Enable PayPal in Settings > Processing
Did this fix it?3. Mirror settings
- Match fraud, AVS and CVV rules with the tested sandbox
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Payments work in sandbox but fail or payment methods are missing live.
Why it happens
- Sandbox keys used in production
- Venmo application pending
- PayPal not enabled
- Settings not mirrored
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