Understanding and Resolving Unexpected Squarespace Charges - A Complete Guide

By Michael Thompson

February 6, 2025 at 07:57 AM

If you notice an unexpected charge from Squarespace, it's likely due to one of these reasons:

  • Pre-authorization charges ($0.00 or $1.00) to verify payment information
  • Automatic renewal fees for active subscriptions
  • Independent subscriptions that weren't canceled separately

Charges appear as "Squarespace, Inc" or "SQSP" with an invoice number on bank statements.

Important: Before disputing charges with your bank, investigate the charge to avoid service interruptions.

How to Find Charges in Your Squarespace Account

For Website Subscriptions:

  1. Go to Squarespace account dashboard
  2. Open Billing panel
  3. Select site and click Invoices
  4. View latest invoice details

For Domain-Only Subscriptions:

  1. Open Domains dashboard
  2. Select domain
  3. Click Billing > Invoices
  4. View latest invoice

Locating Charges on Bank Statements

Look for:

  • Charges beginning with "SQSP" or "Squarespace Inc."
  • 9-digit invoice number after "INV."

Bank statement details comparison

Bank statement details comparison

Squarespace bank statement example

Squarespace bank statement example

Common Charge Scenarios

Pre-authorization:

  • Occurs when adding/updating payment methods
  • Usually $0.00 or $1.00
  • Automatically canceled before billing

Double Charges:

  • Different amounts may indicate separate subscriptions (website, domain, Google Workspace)
  • Identical amounts should be reported to support

Canceling Subscriptions

Website Subscriptions:

  • Cancel immediately (site goes offline)
  • Disable auto-renewal (site remains until expiration)
  • Request refund if eligible

Domain Subscriptions:

  • Cancel within 5 days of registration
  • Disable auto-renewal for future billing

Google Workspace:

  • Billed monthly/annually per user
  • Verify email accounts in Billing panel
  • Cancel subscription if needed

Remember: Each subscription must be canceled individually to prevent future charges.

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