How to accept payments on Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to accept payments on Squarespace?

In today's digital landscape, being able to accept payments online is crucial for any business with an e-commerce presence. Squarespace offers multiple options for accepting payments, including their own integrated solution called Squarespace Payments, as well as third-party processors like Stripe, PayPal, and Square.

Quick Fix

Connecting Squarespace Payments

Squarespace Payments is a convenient way to handle payments, transactions, and payouts all within the Squarespace platform. To get started:

1. Open the Payments panel in your Squarespace site settings.
2. Under Squarespace Payments, click "Turn on Squarespace Payments".
3. Follow the prompts and enter all required information.
4. Click "Agree & Submit".

With Squarespace Payments, you can accept the following payment methods:

• Visa

• Mastercard

• AMEX

• Discover

• Apple Pay

• Afterpay

• Klarna

Using Third-Party Payment Processors

In addition to Squarespace Payments, you can also connect third-party payment processors like Stripe, PayPal, or Square. The best option depends on factors like your location and which payment methods you want to offer.To connect a third-party processor:

1. Open the Store payments panel in your Squarespace site settings.

2. Select your preferred payment processor and follow the prompts to connect your account.

Some key points about third-party processors:

• Stripe supports major credit cards, Apple Pay, and buy-now-pay-later options like Afterpay.

• PayPal allows customers to check out using their PayPal or Venmo accounts.

• Square can be used for in-person payments via Squarespace point of sale.

Enabling Buy-Now-Pay-Later Options

If you've connected Squarespace Payments or Stripe, you can enable buy-now-pay-later services like Afterpay, Clearpay, or Klarna. This allows customers to pay for products in installments with zero percent interest.

Upgrading to Accept Payments

To activate Squarespace Commerce and start accepting payments, you'll need to upgrade to a paid Squarespace plan. The Business plan or higher is required to connect a payment processors.

By integrating a payment solution with your Squarespace site, you can streamline your e-commerce operations and provide customers with a seamless checkout experience. Whether you choose Squarespace Payments or a third-party processor, you'll be able to start accepting payments and growing your online business.