Payment Processing Options for Your Online Store

Choose between Squarespace Payments or third-party processors to accept payments in your online store. Each option offers different features and payment methods to suit your business needs.

Squarespace Payments

• Accepts major credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover
• Digital wallets: Apple Pay
• Buy now, pay later: Afterpay/Clearpay, Klarna
• Includes Link by Stripe integration
• Works for store orders and digital products
• Not available for point of sale or Scheduling

Third-Party Payment Options

Stripe:

• Credit/debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover (US only)
• Apple Pay support
• No account required for customers
• Available in multiple countries

PayPal:

• PayPal account payments
• Venmo on mobile devices
• Wide international support
• Popular for global transactions

Square (Point of Sale):

• In-person payments only
• Cash and card transactions
• US merchants only
• Requires Commerce Basic or Advanced plans

Processing Fees Overview:

• Squarespace Payments: Varies by plan
• Stripe: Country-specific rates
• PayPal: Standard merchant fees
• Square: Based on payment method
• Afterpay/Clearpay: 6% + $0.30/£0.30 per transaction

Key Considerations:

1. Your business location
2. Desired payment methods
3. International selling needs
4. Processing fees
5. Integration requirements

For optimal coverage, consider connecting multiple payment processors to give customers more payment options. Each processor maintains separate transaction records and processing fees.

Additional Resources:

• Community support via Squarespace Forum
• Professional help through Circle partner program
• Custom solutions from Squarespace Experts

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