Table of Contents
- Stripe Payments on Squarespace: Complete Setup Guide
- Quick Summary
- Setting Up Stripe
- Connecting Your Accounts
- Getting Help When Things Go Wrong
- Do You Need Stripe?
- Trial Sites and International Use
- What You Can and Can't Sell
- How Stripe Works
- Payment Types
- Getting Your Money
- Recurring Payments
- Limits and Security
- Transaction Amounts
- Security
- Common Questions
- Key Terms
- Final Thoughts
.png?table=block&id=21a105a2-9d95-81df-9e08-ff5a2ffbebb2&cache=v2)
Last Edited Time
Jun 25, 2025 09:43 PM
Do not index
Do not index
Suggested Tag
Stripe Payments on Squarespace
Squarespace Commerce
payment integration
Tags Synced
Tags Synced
AI summary
Integrate Stripe with your Squarespace store for payment processing, accepting major cards and setting up subscriptions. Minimum charge is $0.50, with funds typically transferring within 2 days. Ensure compliance with selling restrictions and contact support for issues.
Last edited by
Platform
Category
Stripe Payments on Squarespace: Complete Setup Guide
Quick Summary
- Connect Stripe through your Squarespace Store payments panel
- Stripe processes most card types (but not PayPal)
- Minimum charge is 1,000,000
- Funds typically transfer to your bank within 2 days
- You can set up subscriptions and instalments
- Both platforms have restrictions on what you can sell
Setting Up Stripe
Connecting Your Accounts
Head to your Squarespace Store settings and find the payments panel. From there, you can link your Commerce store to Stripe. Squarespace has a detailed guide called "Accepting credit cards with Stripe" that walks through the complete setup.
Getting Help When Things Go Wrong
If you're having trouble connecting Stripe or processing orders, contact Squarespace support. For issues with bank transfers or declined charges, go directly to Stripe's support team or check their documentation.
Do You Need Stripe?
Stripe isn't your only option. You can skip it entirely and just connect a PayPal Business account if you prefer. Some businesses find this simpler, especially when starting out.
Trial Sites and International Use
You can connect Stripe to a trial site, but only for test transactions. Check Stripe's Global page to see if they support your country. Squarespace also lists which countries and currencies they support.
What You Can and Can't Sell
Both platforms restrict certain products. Check Squarespace's Product Specific Terms (Section 1.2) and Stripe's Prohibited Businesses list before you start selling.
How Stripe Works
Payment Types
Once connected, Stripe accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover (US only). Apple Pay works on supported devices too.
Stripe doesn't handle PayPal. You'll need a separate PayPal Business account for that.
Getting Your Money
Stripe transfers funds based on your payout schedule (usually 2 days in the US). You can manage this through your Stripe dashboard or check their payouts documentation for details.
Recurring Payments
You can set up subscription products for regular payments. For instalments, services like Afterpay or Clearpay integrate with Stripe.
Limits and Security
Transaction Amounts
- Minimum: $0.50 USD (varies by currency)
- Maximum: $1,000,000
Security
Stripe handles security seriously. Check their security page for specifics about how they protect your customers' data.
Common Questions
What payment details does Stripe show?
You'll see transaction fees, net balance, payment date, and customer billing info. You won't see product details or customer names in Stripe directly.
Can I use PayPal through Stripe?
No. Connect a PayPal Business account separately if you want PayPal payments.
Are there minimum charges?
Yes, $0.50 in USD. Other currencies have different minimums.
Key Terms
Stripe: Payment processing platform for online transactions
Commerce: Squarespace's ecommerce tools for online stores
Payouts: Money transfers from Stripe to your bank account
Subscription products: Items sold on a recurring basis (monthly, yearly, etc.)
Final Thoughts
Stripe makes payment processing reliable and secure for Squarespace stores. The setup is usually smooth, but don't hesitate to contact support if you hit snags.
Both platforms regularly add new features, so check your settings periodically to make sure you're not missing useful updates.
Pixelhaze Tip: Test your checkout process regularly from a customer's perspective. Small issues like unclear error messages or slow loading can cost you sales.