Telegram Premium for Stars: for yourself and as a gift
How to pay for Telegram Premium with Stars: inside Telegram only as a gift to someone else, in the Shiba Bank bot for yourself or a friend with wallet Stars. Terms, prices and steps.
In short: inside Telegram, Stars can pay for Premium only as a gift to someone else. For yourself, the app sells the subscription through the App Store, Google Play or the @PremiumBot bot. In the Shiba Bank bot, you can pay for Premium with Stars from the wallet — for yourself or for a friend.
How to gift Premium for Stars in Telegram
- Open your friend's profile and tap “⋯” — there is an item to send a gift.
- Choose Telegram Premium and the term: 3, 6 or 12 months.
- Pay with Stars from your balance.
How to buy Premium for Stars in the bot
- Open the Shiba Bank bot and tap “Buy Premium”.
- Choose the term: 3, 6 or 12 months.
- Choose who it's for: yourself or a friend by @username.
- Choose to pay with wallet Stars and confirm.
You can top up the bot's wallet with Stars beforehand — with crypto or a card — or receive them in drops, cheques and giveaways. Premium can also be paid in USDT, without Stars. Premium from the bot does not renew by itself — see how renewal and cancelling work.
How many Stars Premium costs
Prices for 3, 6 and 12 months, in wallet Stars and in USDT, are on the price and rate page. They are recalculated every minute, and the bot shows the exact price before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay for my own Premium with Stars in Telegram?
No: in the app, Stars pay only for Premium as a gift. For yourself — through the app store or @PremiumBot, or with wallet Stars in the Shiba Bank bot.
Do I need a username to get Premium through the bot?
Yes, the subscription is issued to a public username (@username). If you don't have one, set it in Telegram's settings.
What if the recipient already has Premium?
The bot checks this before you pay and tells you if the subscription can't be issued right now — no Stars are taken.
How soon does Premium start working?
Usually a minute or two after payment: the bot issues the subscription itself and sends a message once it's done.
