Enable Apple Pay Payments: Complete Guide for Increased Sales and Security
Apple Pay enables secure, quick payments for physical products through Safari on supported devices. Research shows a 2.6% higher completion rate in stores with Apple Pay compared to card-only payments.
When customers use Apple Pay, billing and shipping information auto-populate during checkout, streamlining the purchase process. The feature activates automatically with Squarespace Payments or Stripe integration, with no additional transaction fees.
Availability Requirements:
- Order total must exceed $0.00
- Physical products only (no services, downloads, or subscriptions)
- Customer must use Safari browser
- Device must support Apple Pay
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Customer Experience:
- Apple Pay button appears during checkout for eligible transactions
- Billing information auto-populates
- Shipping costs and taxes display after clicking Apple Pay
- Default shipping option is the lowest-cost choice
- Customers must have saved shipping address in Apple Pay
Apple Pay button
Supported Devices:
- iPhone SE, 6, 6 Plus, and newer
- iPad Pro, Air 2, mini 3, and newer
- Apple Watch paired with supported iPhone
- Mac with Touch ID
Important Limitations:
- In-store pickup automatically selected if shipping address is incompatible
- Free shipping discounts must apply to all shipping options
- Only works with physical products
- Transactions appear as regular credit card payments in payment records
Testing Apple Pay: Test the feature by placing an order through Safari on a supported device. While this charges your linked card, you can cancel and refund the order (note: Squarespace Commerce fee may be non-refundable).
To manage Apple Pay:
- Access Store Payments panel
- Select Squarespace Payments or Stripe
- Toggle "Accept Apple Pay" ON/OFF as needed