To start accepting payments in your online store, connect Squarespace Payments or a third-party payment processor through your payment settings. Each option offers different benefits and payment methods for your customers.

Squarespace Payments Capabilities:

• Visa and Mastercard
• American Express
• Discover
• Apple Pay
• Afterpay/Clearpay
• Klarna
• Link by Stripe

Third-Party Payment Options:

Stripe:

• Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover)
• Apple Pay
• No account required for customers

PayPal:

• PayPal account payments
• Venmo (mobile)
• Widely accepted internationally
• Ideal for regions with low card usage

Square (US only):

• In-person payments via Squarespace Point of Sale
• Cash and card transactions
• Requires Basic or Advanced Commerce plan
• Only available in the United States

Buy Now, Pay Later Options:

• Afterpay/Clearpay available with Stripe or Squarespace Payments
• Allows interest-free installment payments

Processing Fees:

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

International Availability:

• Check each processor's supported countries list
• Currency options depend on linked bank accounts
• PayPal offers the widest international coverage

Consider these factors when choosing a payment processor:

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

Remember that commerce payment processors operate independently from other Squarespace integrations, such as Scheduling payments.

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