Connect Payment Processors: Guide to Secure Online Store Payments
Connect your preferred payment processor to start accepting payments through your Squarespace store. Here are your available options:
Squarespace Payments
- Accepts Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, Apple Pay
- Supports Afterpay/Clearpay and Klarna for installment payments
- Includes Link by Stripe integration
- Not available for in-person POS or Acuity Scheduling
Secure payment options
Stripe Integration
- Process credit/debit cards without customer accounts
- Supports Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover (US only)
- Includes Apple Pay for compatible devices
- Available internationally (check country eligibility)
Card number and promo code
PayPal Integration
- Accept PayPal and Venmo payments
- Requires PayPal Business account
- Strong international presence
- Available in multiple currencies
Square for Point of Sale
- Process in-person payments via Squarespace app
- Accepts cash and card payments
- US-only availability
- Requires Basic or Advanced Commerce plan
Processing Fees Overview:
- Squarespace Payments: Varies by plan and location
- Stripe: Country-specific rates
- PayPal: Standard merchant fees apply
- Square: Varies by payment method
- Afterpay/Clearpay: 6% + $0.30/£0.30 per transaction
Key Considerations:
- Your location determines available processors
- Currency support varies by processor
- Consider your customers' preferred payment methods
- Check processing fees for your region
- Ensure compatibility with your commerce plan
Note: After connecting Squarespace Payments, any existing Stripe integration will only process previous subscription payments.
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