Clarification Needed: Use of Web-Based Payment for Paid Digital Content in iOS App

Hello Apple Developer Team,

I am currently integrating In-App Purchases (IAP) in my iOS app and would like to get a clear understanding of the App Store Review Guidelines related to offering paid digital content.

My app provides access to digital content/features after payment. I would like to know if it is permitted to:

Navigate the user to an external browser (e.g., Safari) from the app to complete the payment via a web-based payment gateway (like Razorpay, Stripe, etc.), and then unlock content in the app after verifying payment on the server. In this case:

No purchases are made directly within the app. The app does not use an embedded WebView for the payment. The payment page is loaded in Safari via a deep link or external redirect. Would this approach comply with Apple’s guidelines, or would it be considered circumventing IAP requirements?

I want to make sure I comply fully with Apple's policies.

Thank you in advance for any clarification.

Best regards, Sayed Muhammed App Name: Dream Treasure

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Clarification Needed: Use of Web-Based Payment for Paid Digital Content in iOS App
 
 
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