Accepting payments through PayPal requires linking a PayPal Business account to your store. Here's how to set it up and manage it effectively:

Prerequisites:

• A PayPal Business account (can upgrade from Personal for free)
• Understanding of PayPal's processing fees (non-refundable for refunded orders)
• Note: PayPal cannot process subscription products or fixed-value installment plans

Setting Up PayPal:

1. Connect Your Account:

• Click "Connect PayPal" in your store payments panel
• Log in to your business account, upgrade a personal account, or create new one

2. Create or Link Business Account:

• Existing account: Enter email, select country, and log in
• New account: Enter email, business details, and personal information
• Select a product category from PayPal's suggestions to avoid connection issues

3. Verify Your Account:

• Check email for verification link (check spam folder if needed)
• Complete verification process to enable fund withdrawals

4. Approve Transaction Fees:

• Review and accept Squarespace Commerce transaction fees
• Sign PayPal billing agreement
• Add payment method for fees if needed

Key Features:

Venmo Integration:

• Available for mobile checkout
• Requires enabled web purchases in Venmo app
• Must use compatible mobile browser

Multiple Site Support:

• One PayPal business account can connect to multiple sites
• Each site limited to one PayPal business account

Managing Your PayPal Integration:

Testing Transactions:

• Use different account for test purchases
• Refund test orders as needed
• No dedicated test mode available

Disconnecting PayPal:

1. Open store payments panel
2. Click "Manage" below PayPal
3. Select "Disconnect PayPal"

Support Information:

• Contact Squarespace for: connection issues, refunds, order management, checkout problems
• Contact PayPal for: declined charges, prohibited products, account requirements

Foreign Currency:

• Automatic currency conversion available
• May need to adjust PayPal settings for foreign payments
• Cannot refund pending payments

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