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To add PayPal to your Squarespace site, create a PayPal Business account, connect it through the payment settings, and verify your account. Customers will see PayPal as a payment option at checkout, enhancing payment flexibility and reducing cart abandonment.
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How to Add PayPal to Your Squarespace Site
Learn how to set up PayPal payments on your Squarespace site to give customers more ways to pay.
TL;DR: Key Points
- You need a PayPal Business account to accept payments on Squarespace
- Customers get multiple payment options including PayPal, credit cards, and Apple Pay
- The setup takes about 10 minutes once you have your PayPal Business account ready
- PayPal works across all Squarespace plans that include commerce features
Setting Up PayPal on Squarespace
What You Need Before Starting
You'll need a PayPal Business account. If you only have a personal PayPal account, you can upgrade for free during the setup process.
One thing to remember: PayPal's processing fees aren't refundable when you issue refunds to customers, so factor this into your pricing if needed.
Connecting Your PayPal Account
Here's how to link PayPal to your Squarespace site:
- Open your payment settings: Go to your Squarespace dashboard, find the Commerce section, then click Payment Settings
- Click 'Connect PayPal': You'll see this option in the payment methods area
- Log in to PayPal: A popup window opens where you'll sign into your PayPal Business account (or create one if needed)
- Allow the connection: PayPal will ask you to approve Squarespace accessing your account
Quick fix: If the popup doesn't appear, check your browser's popup blocker. You'll need to allow popups for Squarespace to complete this step.
Completing the Setup
After connecting, you'll need to:
- Verify your PayPal account: PayPal sends a verification email. Click the link inside to confirm your address. This step is essential for withdrawing money from your account.
- Accept transaction fees: Squarespace will ask you to agree to their commerce fees. Even if your plan includes these fees, you still need to accept this to avoid any service interruptions.
- Add a payment method: If you haven't already, add a bank account or card to your PayPal account for receiving payments.
How PayPal Appears to Customers
Once set up, customers see a 'Continue with PayPal' button at checkout alongside other payment options. Mobile users can also pay with Venmo if they've enabled mobile purchases in their Venmo app.
Testing tip: Before going live, test your PayPal setup with a small transaction using a different PayPal account. PayPal doesn't offer a test mode, so you'll need to use real transactions to verify everything works properly.
Common Questions
Can I offer other payment methods too?
Yes. Squarespace supports credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other options through Squarespace Payments. You can enable multiple methods at once.
What if I only have a personal PayPal account?
You'll need to upgrade to a PayPal Business account. The upgrade is free and you can do it during the connection process.
What happens if PayPal isn't working?
For connection issues, contact Squarespace support. For PayPal-specific problems like declined payments, contact PayPal directly.
Key Terms Explained
PayPal Business account: A business version of PayPal that lets you accept customer payments and access business features.
Squarespace Payments: Squarespace's built-in payment system that handles credit cards, Apple Pay, and other payment methods.
Merchant Category Code (MCC): A code that tells payment processors what type of business you run.
Final Thoughts
Adding PayPal to your Squarespace site gives customers more payment flexibility, which often leads to fewer abandoned carts. The setup process is straightforward once you have your PayPal Business account ready.
If you run into issues, both Squarespace and PayPal have support teams that can help troubleshoot specific problems with your setup.