Paid entry Community Buy Stars FAQ
Guide for members

Two ways to buy Telegram Stars.No card needed.

Telegram Stars is the in-app currency used to join paid groups — once, or by monthly subscription. Pick whichever path fits you.

Easiest — no crypto needed

Path 1 — In-app purchase

Standard price
  1. Top up your Google Play balance — with a local e-wallet, bank transfer, a convenience store, or mobile credit.On iPhone, App Store balance works the same way.
  2. In Telegram, tap the payment button. The Stars purchase screen opens automatically.
  3. Done. The Stars are applied to your payment immediately.
Pay less for the same Stars

Path 2 — Fragment

Needs a TON wallet
  1. Go to fragment.com and sign in with your Telegram account.
  2. Buy Stars with TON. There is no app-store margin, so the same Stars cost less.
  3. Return to Telegram and complete your payment.
Side by side

Which one should you pick?

In-app (Google Play / App Store) Fragment
Payment methods E-wallets, convenience stores, mobile credit TON (crypto)
Card required No No
Price Standard Lower — no store margin
Difficulty Easiest Needs a TON wallet

Stars bought either way spend identically. The only difference is what you pay to get them.

Running a paid group yourself?

TCamp Pass gates a private Telegram group and takes a 0% fee on the Free plan.

See TCamp Pass