What is the commission when withdrawing Stars?

Through Fragment: Telegram charges no commission, but exchanges charge 0.1–1% when converting TON to fiat. Through <a href="https://t.me/starseibot?start=en_blog_how_to_earn_telegram_stars">STARSEi</a>: fixed rate with no hidden fees.

Why do I need to wait 21 days before withdrawal?

The hold was introduced by Telegram to protect against fraud and payment chargebacks. It ensures that funds won't be reversed. Through <a href="https://t.me/starseibot?start=en_blog_how_to_earn_telegram_stars">STARSEi</a> you can withdraw without waiting!

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Telegram Stars: How to Earn Stars and Make Money

Complete guide to earning Telegram Stars. How to get Stars on your channel, how to withdraw to real money, and why STARSEi is the best way for quick withdrawals.

🕐 Updated: March 17, 2026 📖 8 min read

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📋 Table of Contents

What Are Telegram Stars and How They Work
How to Earn Stars
How to Enable Paid Reactions
How to Withdraw Earned Stars
Comparison: Fragment vs STARSEi
Frequently Asked Questions

⭐ What Are Telegram Stars and How They Work

Telegram Stars are a currency that users buy to pay for digital goods, content, and services inside the messenger. Channel owners and bot developers can earn Stars in several ways. If you want to buy Stars — you can do it through our bot.

What Can Be Paid with Stars

Online courses and education
Consultations
E-books and guides
Access to private chats and channels
Paid posts and stories
In-game items in bots

Important: Nobody gives away Stars for free anywhere. If someone offers you Stars in exchange for authorization on third-party services — they are scammers stealing accounts.

💰 How to Earn Stars

Paid Reactions

Users can send up to 2,500 Stars for a post they like. The channel owner receives 100% of these reactions — no Telegram commission!

Paid Posts and Stories

Publish exclusive content that users unlock for a certain number of Stars. Set a price from 1 to 10,000 Stars per post.

Subscriptions for Stars

Create a private channel or chat with monthly Stars payments. Subscribers pay automatically every month — it's passive income. By the way, Telegram Premium can also be purchased cheaper through us.

Donations

Accept voluntary donations from your audience via a button in the channel. Subscribers can gift Stars as a thank-you for your content.

Star Giveaways

Run official Telegram giveaways with Stars prizes. This attracts new subscribers and boosts engagement.

Tip: Stars are a virtual currency. Users psychologically find it easier to part with Stars than real money. Use this to your advantage!

⚙️ How to Enable Paid Reactions

Open your channel settings
Go to the "Monetization" or "Earn" section
Activate the "Paid Reactions" option
Done! Now subscribers can send Stars for your posts

The minimum subscriber count to enable monetization is 1,000. If you have fewer, grow your audience first.

💸 How to Withdraw Earned Stars

Telegram doesn't offer direct withdrawal of Stars to a bank account. The official method is through the Fragment platform, but there are important nuances.

21-day hold
Telegram requires waiting 3 weeks after receiving Stars before withdrawing through Fragment. This protects against fraud and payment chargebacks.

Withdrawal Methods

1. Officially via Fragment

Wait 21-day hold period
Stars are converted to Toncoin
Then exchange TON on an exchange
Exchange fees when converting to fiat

2. Via STARSEi (no hold)

We buy back from 50 Stars
Payout in TON or fiat (card/bank transfer) within 3–10 minutes
No verification required
Simple process via the bot

3. Spend on advertising

Pay for Telegram Ads with Stars
30% discount on advertising!

For channel owners only: Regular users CANNOT withdraw purchased Stars. Withdrawal is only available to those who earned Stars.

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STARSEi buys Stars with no hold. Payout in TON or fiat in ~11 seconds.

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📊 Comparison: Fragment vs STARSEi

Parameter	Fragment (Official)	STARSEi
Wait time	21-day hold	~11 seconds
Minimum withdrawal	1,000+ Stars	50 Stars
Payout currency	Toncoin	TON / fiat (card/bank transfer)
Complexity	Verification needed, exchange required	Telegram bot only
Best for	Large amounts, willing to wait	Quick withdrawal, small amounts

❓ FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

Click a question to see the answer

To earn Stars you need a channel or bot. Enable paid reactions in channel settings (requires 1,000+ subscribers), create paid content, or develop a bot with purchases. Stars will start coming in from subscribers.

Income depends on audience and activity. Channels with 10K subscribers earn 5–15K Stars/month. Larger channels (100K+) receive 50–200K Stars. 1 Star ≈ $0.012–0.013 when selling through STARSEi.

Through Fragment: Telegram charges no commission, but exchanges charge 0.1–1% when converting TON to fiat. Through STARSEi: fixed rate with no hidden fees.

The hold was introduced by Telegram to protect against fraud and payment chargebacks. It ensures that funds won't be reversed. Through STARSEi you can withdraw without waiting!

No. Stars purchased for personal use (donations, reactions) cannot be withdrawn. Withdrawal is only available to channel owners and bot developers who earned Stars.

Yes! When paying for Telegram Ads with Stars, channel owners get a 30% discount. It's a great way to reinvest earned Stars into promotion.

Open channel settings → "Monetization" → "Paid Reactions." Set the minimum cost (from 1 Star). The feature is available for channels with 1,000+ subscribers.

STARSEi is better for quick and small withdrawals (from 50 Stars, no hold, payout in TON or fiat). Fragment is suited for larger amounts (from 1,000 Stars) if you're willing to wait 21 days and deal with crypto exchanges.

No, Telegram Stars do not have an expiration date. Earned Stars stay in your balance indefinitely until you withdraw or spend them.

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