The teddy bear gift on Telegram
How many Stars the teddy bear gift costs on Telegram, how to send it, whether a bear can be converted into Stars or upgraded to an NFT, and where to get Stars for a gift.
The teddy bear 🧸 is one of the most popular gifts on Telegram. It is bought with Stars and sent from a person's profile. The current price of the bear and every other gift is on the Telegram gifts page, updated along with Telegram's shop.
How to send a bear
- Open the person's profile and tap “⋯” — there is an item to send a gift.
- Choose the bear among the gifts.
- Add a message if you like.
- Pay with Stars from your balance.
A message, a hidden name, a gift to a channel — every option is in how to send a gift on Telegram.
Where to get Stars for a bear
If you're short of Stars, you can buy them in the Shiba Bank bot with crypto or a card. The smallest purchase is 50 Stars; prices are on the price and rate page.
What you can do with a bear you received
- Keep it on your profile or hide it — see gifts on your profile.
- Convert it into Stars within 7 days of receiving it — how to convert a gift.
- Upgrade it to an NFT, if the gift has an upgrade. On the gifts page, such gifts show an upgrade price; more in how to upgrade a gift.
Frequently asked questions
How many Stars does the bear cost?
The bear sells for 15 Stars — the price Telegram has kept since the gift appeared. You can check today's price on the gifts page.
Do I need Telegram Premium to send a bear?
No, anyone with Stars on their balance can send regular gifts, the bear included.
Can I send a bear if I have no Stars?
First top up your Stars — for example, buy 50 Stars in the Shiba Bank bot. Once they arrive on your account, you can send the bear.
