Squarespace Payments enables secure payment processing for your online business. To get started, you'll need a Squarespace trial or paid site (Personal plan or higher) and administrator permissions.

Eligibility and Registration

Check if Squarespace Payments is available in your region through the availability guide. Website owners or administrators can create one Payments account per site. Multiple sites require separate accounts.

To register:

• Access the Payments menu
• Click "Enable Squarespace Payments"
• Complete required information
• Accept terms and submit

Bank Account Connection

Connect a checking account to receive payouts:

• New users face a 15-19 day holding period after first sale
• Existing Stripe users can connect immediately without holding period
• Payouts process Sunday through Thursday (excluding holidays)

Authentication occurs through Plaid using:

• Bank login credentials
• Account/routing numbers
• Micro-deposits verification

Accepted Payment Methods

• Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover)
• Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Stripe Link)
• Buy now, pay later (Afterpay/Clearpay, Klarna)
• ACH (US merchants only)

Supported Features

• One-time purchases
• Subscriptions
• Course pages
• Video content
• Member sites
• Donations

Important Considerations

• Physical address required (no PO boxes)
• SSN/TIN required for US merchants
• 1099-K forms provided for $5,000+ annual payments
• Each Payments account links to one Squarespace site
• International selling available with multi-currency support
• Compliant with payment processor restrictions

Squarespace Payments works alongside PayPal but replaces Stripe as your primary processor. For detailed fee information, consult the Transaction Fees and Payment Processing Fees documentation.

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