Link by Stripe on Squarespace Checkout Setup
TL;DR:
- Link by Stripe is a digital wallet that stores customer payment details for faster checkout on Squarespace
- Works for one-time purchases only, not subscriptions
- Enable it through the Payments panel in your Squarespace dashboard
- Can help reduce checkout abandonment and improve conversion rates
- No extra fees beyond standard Squarespace Payments processing charges
Setting Up Link by Stripe
Getting Link by Stripe running on your Squarespace store takes about two minutes. Here's how to do it.
Access Your Payments Settings
Head to your Squarespace dashboard and click on the Payments panel. This is where you'll manage all your payment options.
Find the Payment Methods Tab
Once you're in the Payments panel, click "Manage Settings". You'll see several tabs here. Click on "Payment methods" to see all your available payment options.
Enable Link by Stripe
Look for the "Wallets" section on this page. You'll see Link by Stripe listed there with a toggle switch next to it. Click the toggle to turn it on.
That's it. Link by Stripe is now active on your checkout pages.
When to Turn It Off
You might want to disable Link by Stripe if you're running a promotion that requires specific payment methods, or if you're troubleshooting checkout issues. Just flip the toggle back to the off position.
How Link by Stripe Works for Your Customers
When customers choose Link by Stripe at checkout, they can save their payment details securely. On return visits, they'll see a faster checkout option that pulls their saved information.
The customer enters their email address and Link checks if they've used it before. If they have, it offers to autofill their payment details. If not, they complete checkout normally but can choose to save their details for next time.
Current Limitations
Link by Stripe only works with one-time purchases right now. If you sell subscriptions or recurring services, customers will need to use regular payment methods for those transactions.
This means if you have a mixed inventory of one-time products and subscriptions, some customers might see Link as an option for certain items but not others.
FAQs
How do I enable Link by Stripe for my Squarespace store?
Go to the Payments panel, select Manage Settings, click the Payment methods tab, and toggle Link by Stripe to on.
Can Link by Stripe handle subscription payments?
No, Link by Stripe currently only supports one-time purchases. Subscription customers will need to use other payment methods.
Are there extra fees for using Link by Stripe?
No additional fees. You'll still pay the standard Squarespace Payments processing charges, but Link itself doesn't cost extra.
Will Link by Stripe work with all my products?
It works with any product set up as a one-time purchase. Products with subscription billing won't show Link as an option.
Jargon Buster
Digital Wallet – A secure online service that stores payment methods like credit cards for faster checkout
Toggle – An on/off switch in software that lets you enable or disable features
One-Time Purchases – Single payments for products or services, as opposed to recurring subscription payments
Wrap-up
Link by Stripe can speed up checkout for returning customers and potentially reduce cart abandonment. It's worth enabling if you sell one-time products, since there's no downside to offering customers more payment options.
The setup is quick and you can always turn it off if needed. Just remember it won't help with subscription sales, so factor that into your payment strategy if you sell both types of products.
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