Squarespace Payments is a comprehensive payment processing solution that lets you manage transactions, payouts, refunds, and disputes in one centralized platform. Here's everything you need to know about making the switch.

Key Benefits:

• Centralized payment management dashboard
• Support for major credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Afterpay, and Klarna
• Next-business-day payouts to your linked bank account
• Enhanced security with PCI compliance and SSL-certified checkouts
• Simplified transaction fee structure

Eligibility Requirements:

• Available in select regions (check availability guide)
• Active Squarespace trial or paid personal plan (or higher)
• Site owner or administrator permissions

Supported Transaction Types:

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

Important Considerations Before Switching:

• Subscription payment methods migrate to Squarespace Payments
• Sales history remains intact
• Stripe account gets detached (manage previous payments on stripe.com)
• Customer checkout experience stays unchanged
• Bank account connection required for payouts

How to Switch:

1. Wait for invitation email ("Upgrade to Squarespace Payments today")
2. Open Finance panel
3. Click "Start using Squarespace Payments"
4. Review and accept terms
5. Start import process
6. Connect bank account for payouts

Subscription Handling:

• Existing subscriptions continue processing through Stripe during migration
• Migration can take up to 10 days
• Email confirmation sent upon completion

Account Management:

• Connect bank account for payouts
• Review transaction fees and processing fees
• Manage business and payment details
• Handle customer disputes
• Access 1099-k tax forms

The complete switch process typically takes 10 days, during which your business operations continue uninterrupted.

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