How to Switch to Squarespace Payments: A Complete Guide

How to Switch to Squarespace Payments: A Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

March 18, 2025 at 08:07 PM

Squarespace Payments streamlines your payment processing by managing transactions, payouts, and disputes in one central platform. This integrated solution offers enhanced functionality and security for your online business.

Key Benefits:

  • Centralized dashboard for payments, payouts, refunds, and disputes
  • Multiple payment options including credit cards, Apple Pay, Afterpay, and Klarna
  • Enhanced security with PCI compliance and SSL certification
  • Next-business-day payouts to your linked bank account
  • 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 admin permissions

Supported Transaction Types:

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

Important Considerations Before Switching:

  • Saved payment methods transfer for subscription products
  • Sales history remains intact
  • Previous Stripe payments must be managed at stripe.com
  • Customer checkout experience stays the same
  • New bank account link required for payouts

How to Switch:

  1. Wait for invitation email "Switch to Squarespace Payments today"
  2. Open Finances panel
  3. Click "Get Started with Squarespace Payments"
  4. Accept terms and continue
  5. Start import process
  6. Link bank account for payouts

Subscription Products Note: Existing customer payment methods continue processing through Stripe during the data import period (up to 10 days).

Additional Resources:

  • Payment Processing and Transaction Fees
  • Managing your Squarespace Payments account
  • Dispute management
  • 1099-k forms information

Remember to link your bank account to receive payouts, even if previously connected through Stripe. Account activation is immediate, but full data import may take up to 10 days.

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