Boost Sales with Afterpay and Clearpay

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Set up Afterpay or Clearpay on Squarespace to allow customers to split payments into four interest-free installments. Available in select countries, this feature boosts sales for physical products and requires connecting to Squarespace Payments or Stripe. Be aware of processing fees and update your site to inform customers about these options.

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Setting Up Afterpay and Clearpay on Squarespace

Offering Afterpay or Clearpay on your Squarespace store makes your products more accessible to customers. These services let shoppers split their payments into four interest-free instalments over eight weeks, which can boost your sales while giving customers more flexibility at checkout.

Who Can Use Afterpay and Clearpay?

Location Requirements

Whether you can offer these payment options depends on where your business is based. Afterpay is available in the US, Canada (excluding Quebec), New Zealand, and Australia. If you're in the UK, you'll use Clearpay instead (it's the same company, different branding).

Technical Requirements

You'll need to connect your site to either Squarespace Payments or Stripe. The feature works with Basic through to Advanced Commerce plans. Your business currency must also match the payment processor's country requirements.

Important: These payment options only work for physical products. You can't use them for digital downloads, services, or subscription-based items.

How to Set Up Afterpay or Clearpay

The setup process is straightforward:

Go to the Payments panel in your Squarespace account settings

Click 'Manage Settings' and select the 'Payment Methods' tab

Find 'Installments' and toggle on either Afterpay or Clearpay

That's it. The payment option will now appear at checkout for eligible customers.

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Update your website's FAQ or product pages to mention these payment options. Many customers don't realise they're available unless you tell them directly.

What You Need to Know About Fees

Processing fees apply when customers use these services. The exact amount varies depending on your Squarespace plan and the payment processor you're using. Check your Payments settings for current rates, as these can change.

Common Questions

Can I offer this to customers worldwide? No, customers also need to be in an eligible country and meet the payment provider's requirements (like minimum age and credit checks).

Do I get paid immediately? Yes, you receive the full payment upfront. Afterpay and Clearpay handle collecting the instalments from your customer.

What if a customer misses a payment? That's between the customer and the payment provider. You're not involved in chasing late payments.

Quick Definitions

Squarespace Payments: Squarespace's built-in payment system that processes credit cards and other payment methods directly through your store.

Afterpay/Clearpay: Buy-now-pay-later services that split purchases into four equal payments over eight weeks, with no interest for customers who pay on time.

Processing Fees: The cost you pay each time a customer uses these payment methods, usually a percentage of the sale plus a fixed fee.

Final Thoughts

Adding Afterpay or Clearpay to your Squarespace store takes minutes but can make a real difference to your sales. Customers often buy more when they can spread the cost, especially for higher-priced items. Just make sure you understand the fees involved and factor them into your pricing strategy.