United Kingdom, Oct. 28 -- OpenAI has struck a major partnership with PayPal to integrate the fintech giant's digital wallet directly into ChatGPT.

The deal, finalised over the weekend, will allow ChatGPT users to browse, buy, and pay for items seamlessly using PayPal - marking a key milestone in OpenAI's push to turn its chatbot into an interactive commercial platform.

The integration will roll out in early 2026, according to CNBC.

PayPal CEO Alex Chriss said in a statement given to the outlet: "We've got hundreds of millions of loyal PayPal wallet holders who now will be able to click the Buy with PayPal button on ChatGPT and have a safe and secure checkout experience."

The move positions PayPal as a backbone for the next wave of "a...