Payments block (original) (raw)
Using the WordPress.com Payments features, you can accept credit and debit card payments for goods, services, subscriptions, memberships, donations, and more. Our guides will show you how to insert payment buttons to create recurring revenue or one-time payments on your website.
Payments options
The Payments feature includes multiple variations for different types of payments. This guide will focus on standard payment buttons. You can also visit our dedicated guides for:
- Donations Form: Accept donations, contributions, and tips.
- Paid Content: Create exclusive content for paying subscribers.
- Paid Newsletters: Earn revenue from subscription-based newsletter emails.
Set up payment buttons
Connect a Stripe account
This guide will show you how to set up and connect a free Stripe account to accept payments through your site.
Accept payments
In this guide, you will learn how to add and configure a Payment Buttons block to take payments on your site.
Style payment buttons
In this guide, learn how to style your payment buttons.
Sell digital products
In this guide, you will learn how to sell digital products using the Payment Buttons block.
Sell physical products
In this guide, you will learn how to use the Form block and the Payment Buttons block to sell physical products.
Manage paying customers and donors
This guide will show you how to view and manage your site’s customers, supporters, and donors when using WordPress.com Payments features.
Create and manage payment plans
In this guide, learn how to create and manage the payment plans for payment buttons, paid content, or paid newsletters.
Fees for payments are based on the WordPress.com plan you have and are calculated as a percentage of your revenue:
| Plan | Free | Personal | Premium | Business | Commerce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website hosting | 0∣0 | 0∣4 | 8∣8 | 8∣25 | $45 |
| Subscriber payment fee | 10% | 8% | 4% | 2% | 0% |
| Subscriber import limit | 100 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
In addition to the fees listed above, Stripe collects 2.9% + US$0.30 for each payment made to your Stripe account. Not in the USA? Check Stripe’s fees in your currency.
This system allows you to offer Payments with minimal upfront investment. As you collect more supporters, it may make sense to move to a higher plan to retain more revenue.
Note that if your WordPress.com plan expires, the fee associated with your plan will increase to 10%. The Stripe fee will be unaffected.