Early ChatGPT Ads advertisers hit six blockers: $100 holds, no support, locked business names

Inkd4LyfeKid · reddit · 2026-09-08

An AI automation company detailed six platform-level blockers from launching their first ChatGPT Ads campaign:

A $100 hold appeared on their payment method before spending a dollar, with no explanation.
Inviting a business partner fails silently for both company-domain and existing ChatGPT emails.
The business name was auto-scraped from their website incorrectly and powers the advertiser name on every ad — with no way to edit it.
Different destination URLs per ad group are blocked pending account verification (even subdomains of the approved apex domain), with unclear review turnaround.
No visible support channel — no chat, no ticket form.
One login cannot manage multiple businesses, a major limitation for agencies.

The post is a candid first-hand look at the platform's early rough edges.

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