Squarespace Payments simplifies online transactions by centralizing your finances on a user-friendly dashboard. Here's everything you need to know to get started.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Available in select regions (check availability guide)
• Requires a Squarespace trial site or ecommerce site with Personal plan or higher
• Must have admin or owner permissions

Registration Process:

1. Open the Payments panel
2. Click "Activate Squarespace Payments"
3. Fill in required information
4. Accept and submit

Note: Only site owners or admins can create payments accounts, with one account per website.

Bank Account Connection:

• Required for receiving transfers
• New accounts have a 15-19 day hold period before first transfer
• Transfers occur Sunday through Thursday (excluding holidays)
• Authentication through Plaid using:
  • Bank login credentials
  • Account and routing numbers
  • Micro-deposits verification

Accepted Payment Methods:

• Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover)
• Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Link by Stripe)
• Alternative payments (Afterpay/Clearpay, Klarna)
• ACH (US merchants only)

Available Features:

• One-time purchases
• Subscriptions
• Course pages
• Video pages
• Member sites
• Donations

Important Notes:

• Tax forms (1099-K) provided for merchants processing over $5,000 annually
• Physical address required (no PO boxes)
• Multiple accounts allowed for different websites
• Compatible with PayPal as additional payment method
• Not available for point-of-sale transactions or Acuity Scheduling

Verification requires different information for individuals versus businesses, including business details, product information, and your relationship to the business.

For international sellers: You must be based in an eligible location, but you can sell globally and set up multiple currencies.

The payment processing fees vary by location and transaction type. Review the Transaction Fees and Payment Processing Fees documentation for specific rates.

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