To begin accepting payments, connect either Squarespace Payments or a third-party payment processor through your payment settings. This enables customers to make purchases using their preferred payment methods during checkout.

Payment Processor Options:

1. Squarespace Payments accepts:

• Visa
• Mastercard
• AMEX
• Discover
• Apple Pay
• Afterpay/Clearpay
• Klarna
• Link by Stripe

2. Stripe features:

• Accepts major credit/debit cards
• No account creation required
• Apple Pay support
• Available internationally

3. PayPal benefits:

• Widespread international acceptance
• Venmo integration for mobile
• Popular in countries with limited credit card usage
• Multiple currency support

4. Square capabilities:

• In-person payment processing
• Cash and card payments
• US-only availability
• Requires Basic or Advanced Commerce plan

Processing Fees:

• Squarespace Payments: Varies by region and transaction type
• Stripe: Country-specific rates
• PayPal: Check current rates on PayPal's website
• Square: Varies by payment method
• Afterpay/Clearpay: 6% + $0.30/£0.30 per transaction

Important Considerations:

1. Location affects processor availability and currency options
2. Squarespace Payments replaces Stripe if both are connected
3. Multiple processors can be used simultaneously
4. Trial sites can connect to Stripe but can't process live payments

Choose your payment processor based on:

• Business location
• Target market
• Preferred payment methods
• Processing fees
• Integration needs

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