Telegram Stars

Overview

Telegram Stars is an in-app currency that allows you to accept payments for digital goods and services directly within the Telegram bot.

Benefits:

High Conversion: Users pay with a few taps using Apple/Google In-App Purchase credentials.
Native Experience: No leaving the app to visit a web page.
Compliance: Meets Apple/Google requirements for selling digital content inside apps.

Configuration

To enable Stars:

Go to Payment Methods.
Locate Telegram Stars.
Toggle it On.

Exclusive Mode

You will see an option: "Show Only Telegram Stars Payment Method in the Bot".

When Enabled: Your bot will hide all other payment methods (Stripe, PayPal, etc.). The only way to pay inside the chat will be Stars.
Why?: This ensures strict compliance with Apple/Google policies that often forbid linking to external payment pages for digital goods.
Web Portal: Your other payment methods remain fully active and visible on your Project Portal (Web Page). You can direct users there if they prefer credit cards.

Telegram Guidelines

Telegram's Terms of Service require using Stars exclusively for "digital goods and services" within the app.

We recommend using Telegram Stars for in-bot interactions and your Project Portal for traditional payment methods to avoid potential restrictions or bans.

Financials

Rewards & Value

You receive approximately $0.013 USD worth of rewards for each Star collected.
Stars accumulate in your Bot Balance (visible in Bot Settings).
There may be a holding period (e.g., 21 days) before they are available for withdrawal.

Transaction Fees

MemberPass calculates its transaction fees based on the USD equivalent value:

Rate: 1 Star ≈ $0.013 USD.
Billing: You are billed in USD for the transaction fee, regardless of the currency received.

Withdrawals

Rewards are withdrawn via Fragment using TON cryptocurrency.

Legal Notice: Before accepting Stars, ensure you are legally permitted to receive and trade cryptocurrency assets in your country/jurisdiction.