Squarespace Transaction & Payment Processing Fees Guide: Complete Overview
Processing payments and selling products online involves understanding two main types of fees: payment processing fees and transaction fees. Here's what you need to know about each:
Payment Processing Fees
Squarespace Payments (Native Solution):
- Fees vary by country and plan type
- Fully integrated into the Squarespace platform
- Available in North America (US, Canada) and Europe (UK, Ireland, France)
Third-Party Processors:
- Stripe: Rates vary by country
- PayPal: Fees differ by region
- Square: Available for iOS Point of Sale feature only
Alternative Payment Methods:
- Afterpay/Clearpay: 6% + 30¢ per transaction
- Apple Pay: No additional fees
Transaction Fees
Commerce Plans (Current):
- Advanced Commerce: 0% transaction fee
- Basic Commerce: 3% per transaction
- Business: 3% per transaction
- Personal: Not available for commerce
Digital Products:
- Fees vary based on plan type
- Different rates apply for courses, video pages, and members-only content
Special Cases:
- Invoices: No transaction fees
- Acuity Scheduling: Only payment processor fees apply
Refunds:
- Squarespace Payments: Transaction fees refundable, processing fees non-refundable
- Third-party processors: Policies vary by provider
- Partial refunds: Prorated fee returns
Tracking Your Fees:
- Open Finance panel
- Click Payments
- Select specific transaction
- View detailed breakdown
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