How much is a Telegram Star worth?
Fans pay about $2 for 100 Stars in the Telegram app. You get about $1.30 of that. 1,000 Stars = about $13 when you cash out.
Telegram Stars are how fans pay for videos, posts and subscriptions on Telegram. Here’s why they sell so well, what they’re worth to you, and what to charge, with real numbers from sales on NyxasBot.
Why Stars sell so well: one tap
Fans buy Stars right inside Telegram, through the App Store or Google Play, with the payment method already on their phone. There’s nothing to type in: no card number, no checkout page, no new account.
The fan taps your video
They see the price in Stars on the button.
They confirm on their phone
If they need more Stars, Telegram opens the App Store or Google Play and they confirm with Face ID, a fingerprint or their password.
The video unlocks
Right away. The Stars go to your balance.
Buying your video takes a second, so fans buy on impulse, even at bigger prices. That’s what Stars are really worth to a creator: they make paying you effortless.
What you get: Telegram Stars to USD
When you cash out, each Star you earned is worth about $0.013. For common amounts:
| Stars | Fan pays (app, US) | You get |
|---|---|---|
| ★ 100 | $1.99 | $1.30 |
| ★ 1,000 | $19.99 | $13 |
| ★ 10,000 | about $200 | $130 |
You can cash out once you have 1,000 Stars available, and each Star unlocks 21 days after you earn it. Here’s how to withdraw your Stars, step by step, and what to do if a withdrawal gets stuck.
What to charge: real NyxasBot sales
We looked at NyxasBot sales over the last 180 days. Fans don’t only buy cheap videos: three out of four sales are 500 Stars or more (about $10 for the fan). The most common price is 1,000–2,499 Stars, with 42% of sales and 60% of all Stars earned. The average sale is about 910 Stars.
Don’t price too low. Fans pay with one tap, so a very low price mostly leaves money on the table.
A full video usually sells at 250–1,000 Stars. Longer or more exclusive videos can go higher.
Keep one free video (0 Stars) as a taster. It lets new fans try your bot before they buy.
New videos start at your default price, which is 250 Stars until you change it. Two commands in your bot handle prices:
/setdefaultstars
Set the price every new video starts at.
/setdefaultstars 500/edit
Change the price of one video, using its id from /list.
/edit 12 stars 500More on pricing, free tasters and sharing your bot: getting your first sales.
More detail: Fragment, prices by country, ads and fees
Cheaper on Fragment
Fans can also buy Stars on Fragment, Telegram’s official exchange, for about $0.015 per Star ($1.50 for 100). It’s cheaper, but they need Gram (formerly Toncoin) and a crypto wallet, so most fans simply tap and pay in the app.
Where the money goes on an app purchase
Telegram publishes the split. When a fan pays $1.99 for 100 Stars in the app, Apple or Google keeps $0.60, Telegram keeps $0.09, and the creator gets $1.30. That’s the price of one-tap checkout, and it’s already built in: you get the same amount per Star however the fan bought them.
Telegram Stars prices by country
Stars cost about the same worldwide, often a little more once local taxes are included. App Store prices, checked September 2026:
| Country | 100 Stars | 1,000 Stars |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.99 | $19.99 |
| Brazil | R$12.90$2.48 | R$127.90$24.56 |
| Egypt | EGP 119$2.29 | EGP 1,169.99$22.47 |
| India | ₹205$2.13 | ₹2,049$21.33 |
| Indonesia | Rp37,500$2.09 | Rp375,000$20.85 |
| Mexico | MX$48$2.68 | MX$479$26.76 |
| Nigeria | ₦3,500$2.63 | ₦35,000$26.33 |
| Pakistan | Rs660$2.38 | Rs6,599$23.83 |
| Philippines | ₱129$2.06 | ₱1,280$20.48 |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR 8.99$2.40 | SAR 86.99$23.20 |
| Turkey | ₺99.99$2.04 | ₺999$20.39 |
| United Kingdom | £1.89$2.51 | £18.49$24.51 |
Dollar amounts use exchange rates from 29 September 2026. Prices change from time to time, and Google Play may differ slightly.
Or spend your Stars on ads
Instead of cashing out, you can spend earned Stars on Telegram Ads to promote your bot or channel. Each Star buys $0.02 of ad credit, against about $0.013 in cash. The same 21-day hold applies, and your ads must follow Telegram’s ad policies.
NyxasBot’s fee
NyxasBot takes a 5% fee, paid in Stars, so you keep 95% of every sale. Sell 1,000 Stars and you keep 950 Stars, about $12.35 when you cash out.
Telegram Stars value FAQ
How much is 1 Telegram Star worth?
Fans pay about $0.02 per Star in the Telegram app ($1.99 for 100 in the US), or $0.015 on Fragment. When you earn a Star and cash out, it’s worth about $0.013.
How much is 100 Telegram Stars in USD?
100 Stars cost $1.99 in the Telegram app in the US, or $1.50 on Fragment. A creator who earns them gets about $1.30.
How much is 1,000 Telegram Stars worth?
1,000 Stars cost $19.99 in the app. A creator who earns them gets about $13 when cashing out, or $20 of Telegram Ads credit.
Why do creators get less than fans pay?
On an app purchase, Apple or Google keeps 30% for handling the one-tap payment, and Telegram keeps a small share. Of $1.99 for 100 Stars, the creator gets $1.30. The payout per Star is the same however the fan bought them.
Are Telegram Stars cheaper in India, Nigeria or Pakistan?
No. On the App Store in September 2026, 100 Stars cost about $2.13 in India, $2.63 in Nigeria and $2.38 in Pakistan, a little more than the US price of $1.99, partly because local taxes are included.
How much are 100 Telegram Stars in rupees, naira or lira?
On the App Store in September 2026: ₹205 in India, ₦3,500 in Nigeria, ₺99.99 in Turkey, ₱129 in the Philippines and R$12.90 in Brazil.
What’s the cheapest way to buy Telegram Stars?
Fragment, Telegram’s official exchange, at about $0.015 per Star. You pay in Gram, so you need a crypto wallet. In the app, Stars cost about $0.02 each but take one tap.
Are Telegram Stars pegged to the dollar?
Not formally. Telegram prices Stars and pays them out in US dollar terms (about $0.013 per Star when you cash out), but it sets that value itself and can change it.
How much should I charge for a video in Telegram Stars?
A full video usually sells at 250–1,000 Stars. On NyxasBot, three out of four sales are 500 Stars or more, and 1,000–2,499 Stars is the most common price. Keep one free video as a taster.
How many Stars do I need to withdraw?
At least 1,000 available Stars. Each Star becomes available 21 days after you earn it.
How much does NyxasBot take?
A 5% fee, paid in Stars. On 100 Stars sold you keep 95 Stars, about $1.23 when you cash out.
Setting your prices?
NyxasBot turns every post into a one-tap purchase. Fans tap, pay in Stars and get the video right away, and the Stars go into your own bot’s balance. It’s free to create, with a 5% fee on sales.
Keep reading
Prices, rates and fees are set by Telegram, the app stores and Fragment, and can change. Country prices were checked on the App Store in September 2026. This page is general information, not financial advice.