Clarity On Monetization Policy
OpenAI Developer Community
May 8, 2026
Hi again! Answers inline:
Jonathan_Labs:
- Can a ChatGPT App link to an external checkout or paid service page?
Yes, as long as it’s a physically-consumed good.
Jonathan_Labs:
- Can that checkout use Stripe on our own website?
Yes
Jonathan_Labs:
- Is gating premium app features behind external payment allowed?
That’s not allowed right now.
Jonathan_Labs:
- Are ads completely disallowed, or is OpenAI considering future support for opt-in rewarded ads?
Ads are completely disallowed right now.
Jonathan_Labs:
- Can we expect a “native MCP” token in the future to allow faster purchases?
What do you mean by this?
Discussion in the ATmosphere