If you're running an online business with Squarespace, understanding how payments work is essential. Squarespace Payments provides an integrated, simple way to manage transactions, allowing businesses to focus on growth rather than worrying about technical payment setups.
As part of our Squarespace expertise at Lustro Creatives, we've put together this complete guide to help you understand everything about getting paid on the platform.
What Is Squarespace Payments?
Squarespace Payments is the platform's native payment processing system. It's designed to eliminate the need for third-party payment processors, creating an all-in-one solution that allows you to focus on growing your business without the complexity of managing external tools.
With Squarespace Payments, you can accept credit cards, debit cards, and digital wallets directly through your website — no additional accounts or integrations required.
Key Features of Squarespace Payments
1. Integrated Payment Processing
No more juggling between Stripe dashboards and Squarespace analytics. Everything lives in one place. You can view transactions, manage refunds, and track your revenue directly from the Squarespace dashboard.
2. Flexible Payment Options
Squarespace Payments supports a wide range of payment methods including:
- All major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Apple Pay and Google Pay for mobile wallets
- Afterpay and Klarna for buy-now-pay-later options
- PayPal integration for additional flexibility
3. Instant Payouts
One of the most exciting features is Instant Payouts. Instead of waiting days for your funds to clear, you can access your earnings almost immediately — a huge advantage for cash flow management.
Enable Instant Payouts early in your setup process. Even if you don't use it right away, having it configured means you can access funds quickly when you need them most.
4. Global Availability
Squarespace Payments has expanded its availability to more countries, making it easier for international businesses to sell globally without payment barriers.
How to Set Up Squarespace Payments
Setting up Squarespace Payments is straightforward. Here's a quick walkthrough:
- Navigate to Commerce settings in your Squarespace dashboard
- Select "Payments" from the sidebar
- Choose Squarespace Payments as your provider
- Enter your business information including bank details for payouts
- Verify your identity — this is a one-time security step
- Configure your payment options — choose which methods to accept
The beauty of Squarespace Payments is its simplicity. What used to require multiple third-party accounts and complex integrations can now be done in under 15 minutes.
Squarespace Payments vs. Third-Party Processors
While tools like Stripe and PayPal remain popular, Squarespace Payments offers distinct advantages for businesses already built on the platform:
- Simplified management — one dashboard for everything
- Lower friction — no separate account setup required
- Better integration — seamless connection with your products, invoices, and analytics
- Competitive fees — transparent pricing without hidden charges
Best Practices for Getting Paid on Squarespace
Beyond setting up payments, here are some strategies to maximise your revenue:
- Offer multiple payment methods. The more options you give customers, the fewer abandoned carts you'll see.
- Enable digital wallets. Apple Pay and Google Pay reduce checkout friction dramatically on mobile.
- Use buy-now-pay-later. Services like Afterpay can increase your average order value by 20-30%.
- Set up automatic invoicing. For service-based businesses, automated invoicing saves time and ensures you get paid on schedule.
Final Thoughts
Squarespace Payments has matured into a powerful, all-in-one payment solution that eliminates the need for external processors. Whether you're selling physical products, digital downloads, subscriptions, or services, the platform gives you everything you need to get paid — simply and reliably.
At Lustro Creatives, we help our clients set up and optimise their Squarespace payment systems as part of every web design project. If you need help getting your payment setup right, get in touch.
