But this will need to be consistent with OnlyFans' policies.

The announcement comes after BBC News had approached the company for a response to leaked documents concerning accounts that posted illegal content.

OnlyFans said the change had come after pressure from banking partners. The site has grown during the pandemic and says it has 130 million users.

"In order to ensure the long-term sustainability of our platform, and continue to host an inclusive community of creators and fans, we must evolve our content guidelines," OnlyFans said in a statement.

The London-based social media site enables its creators to post nude videos and photos and charge subscribers for tips or a monthly fee.

Creators can post a range of content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.

In return for hosting the material, OnlyFans takes a 20% share of all payments.

Thursday's announcement comes after BBC News approached the company for its response to leaked documents and concerns about its handling of accounts posting illegal content.