iDEAL payments are now available in Squarespace Payments
Starting February 25, 2026, iDEAL payments will be available directly through Squarespace.
This is handled through Squarespace’s own payment provider, Squarespace Payments. In this article, you’ll learn what you need to know, how much it costs, and whether you can stop using Plug&Pay now.
iDEAL in Squarespace - important information
iDEAL (Wero) works only through Squarespace Payments, not through Stripe.
Are you currently using Stripe? If so, you'll need to switch to Squarespace Payments in order to offer iDEAL.
Squarespace Payments and Stripe cannot be active at the same time in the same account.
You can have your Stripe information migrated automatically, or you can manually create a new Squarespace Payments account.
iDEAL is only available in the online store, and not in Courses, Member Areas, or the Blog behind a paywall.
How do you enable iDEAL in Squarespace?
To offer iDEAL payments, you need to enable Squarespace Payments:
Open your Squarespace dashboard, click on your website, and in the left-hand menu, go to Settings (gear icon) > Selling > Payments
Enable Squarespace Payments
Follow all the steps to set up your Payments account (enter your business information, link your bank account, etc.)
You can enable iDEAL (and enable or disable other payment methods) by going to Settings (gear icon) > Selling > Payments > Manage Settings > Payment Methods
Note: Once you enable Squarespace Payments, your Stripe connection will be disconnected.
Costs of an iDEAL payment
For an iDEAL transaction via Squarespace Payments, you pay €0.29 per transaction. This is the most affordable option for letting your customers pay.
For comparison:
For credit card payments, you pay 2.9% + €0.30 per transaction
For a SEPA Direct Debit payment, you pay €0.35 per transaction
For a Klarna payment, you pay 5.49% + €0.30 per transaction
Note: Please refer to the Squarespace documentation for current pricing.
Using Squarespace Payments for the first time
Please note the following points:
Make sure your store's currency is set to Euros (via Settings (gear icon) > Selling > Payments)
Disable Klarna if you do not want to offer it. The transaction fees for this are relatively high (see the fee overview above)
Check your checkout settings under: Settings → Selling → Checkout
Always make a test payment:
Check which emails you receive
Check that the VAT settings are correct
Make sure the invoice includes all the necessary information for both you and your customer. If needed, add a field for company name and VAT number using an additional form. You can do this through the checkout settings
What is and isn't possible with iDEAL in Squarespace Payments
Currently possible:
iDEAL Payments in Your Online Store (a Store)
Not (yet) possible:
iDEAL is not available in Courses, Member Areas, and the Blog with the paywall option
iDEAL is not available for Acuity Scheduling
Plug&Pay as an alternative
Plug&Pay is a great software tool for creating individual payment links. By using Plug&Pay in combination with your Squarespace website, you can still offer iDEAL payments even if you’re working with Courses, Member Areas, or a blog with a paywall.
Since payment isn't processed through Squarespace, you'll need to get a little more creative. In this article, you'll learn how to use Plug&Pay in combination with Courses. The same principle applies to Member Areas and the Blog with a paywall.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. iDEAL works only through Squarespace Payments. Stripe and Squarespace Payments cannot be active simultaneously in the same account.
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No, unfortunately. iDEAL is only a payment option in the online store. Plug&Pay is a good software solution for offering iDEAL if you use Courses or Member Areas. You can read more about it in this article .
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That will be disabled. You can have your existing Stripe data transferred automatically, or you can manually set up a new account. Always test to make sure everything is working properly after the switch.
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iDEAL is a Dutch payment method. Belgian customers typically use Bancontact, but Squarespace Payments does not support it, and there are currently no plans to change that.
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No, Acuity Scheduling does not yet support iDEAL. If you offer paid appointments through Acuity and want to accept iDEAL payments, you will need a separate payment solution for that.
Since February 25, 2026, iDEAL payments have been available on Squarespace. This means you can now set up a Squarespace online store with iDEAL as a payment option by using Squarespace Payments.