To enable online payments for your business, you'll need to connect a payment processor. Here's a comprehensive guide on your options and how to set them up:

Squarespace Payments

• Accepts major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover)
• Supports digital wallets (Apple Pay)
• Offers buy-now-pay-later options (Afterpay/Clearpay, Klarna)
• Available for online store orders and digital products
• Not available for point-of-sale or scheduling

Stripe Integration

• Processes credit and debit card payments without customer accounts
• Accepts Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover (US only)
• Supports Apple Pay
• International availability varies by country
• Supports single currency based on linked bank account location

PayPal Integration

• Allows payments via PayPal accounts
• Supports Venmo on mobile devices
• Extensive international coverage
• Multiple currency support
• Ideal for regions with low credit card usage

Square Integration (US Only)

• Exclusively for in-person payments via Squarespace POS
• Processes both cash and card payments
• Requires Basic or Advanced Commerce plan
• Only available in the United States
• Integrates with online store inventory

Buy Now, Pay Later Options

• Afterpay/Clearpay available with Stripe or Squarespace Payments
• Offers interest-free installments
• Afterpay fee: 6% + $0.30 per transaction
• Clearpay fee: 6% + £0.30 per transaction
• Must meet eligibility criteria

Processing Fees

• Squarespace Payments: Varies by plan
• Stripe: Country-specific rates
• PayPal: Standard merchant fees apply
• Square: Varies by payment method
• All fees viewable in respective documentation

Setting up your chosen payment processor requires access to your store's payment settings panel. You can connect multiple processors to offer customers various payment options, potentially increasing conversion rates.

Remember: International merchants should verify processor availability and supported currencies for their region before implementation.

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