# Telegram gifts: how they work and how to send them

> How Telegram gifts work: buying gifts with Stars, limited and collectible gifts, upgrades, converting gifts to Stars — and the cheapest way to get Stars for gifts.

https://premium-and-stars.com/telegram-gifts/ · English (en) · Updated: 2026-11-03

Telegram gifts are small animated presents you buy with Stars and send to friends. Some are limited, some can be upgraded into unique collectibles that can be traded. Here’s how it all works and how many Stars you need.

## What are Telegram gifts?

Gifts appeared in Telegram in late 2024. You choose a gift, pay for it in **Telegram Stars** and send it to a contact with an optional message. The gift appears on the recipient’s profile (unless they hide it), and you can hide your name from other people who view their profile.

## How to send a gift

1. **Open the profile** — Go to the person’s profile or your chat with them.
2. **Tap “Send a gift”** — Browse regular and limited gifts and their prices in Stars.
3. **Add a message and send** — Choose whether other profile visitors can see your name. Stars are deducted from your balance.

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## Regular, limited and collectible gifts

- **Regular gifts** — Always available. The cheapest ones cost a few dozen Stars.
- **Limited gifts** — Released in a fixed quantity; once sold out, they’re gone.
- **Collectibles** — Gifts upgraded into unique items with their own number, model, background and symbol.
- **Convert to Stars** — The recipient can turn some gifts back into Stars instead of keeping them.

## Upgrades, trading and NFTs

Eligible gifts can be **upgraded** for an extra fee in Stars into a unique collectible. Collectibles can be shown as an emoji status, transferred to other users, sold on Telegram’s marketplace and, if you want, moved to the TON blockchain as an NFT. Prices for rare collectibles are set by the market and can be far above the original price.

> **Be careful with “gift trading” offers** Buy and sell collectibles only through official Telegram tools or trusted marketplaces. Never send gifts or Stars first to strangers who promise a better deal.

## Display, hide or convert received gifts

Received gifts appear in the **Gifts** tab of your profile. You decide what others see: hide a gift from the profile, pin your favorites, or convert eligible gifts into Stars if you’d rather spend them. Converting is available only for a limited time after receiving the gift, so decide early.

## When a gift works better than a message

- **Birthdays and holidays** — a gift on the profile is visible to everyone, unlike a message lost in the chat.
- **Thanking an admin or a creator** — a small gift or star reaction says more than “thanks”.
- **Communities** — channel owners send gifts to active members or giveaway winners.
- **Collectors** — limited gifts become rarer over time, and some people collect complete series.

## How many Stars do you need for gifts?

| Plan | Stars to have |
|---|---|
| A couple of regular gifts | 100–250 |
| Gifts for a group of friends | 500–1,000 |
| A limited gift or an upgrade | 1,000 and more |
| Collectible hunting | 5,000 and more |

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## Frequently asked questions

### How much do Telegram gifts cost?

Prices are set in Stars and shown in the gift menu. Regular gifts start from a few dozen Stars, limited and collectible gifts cost more.

### Can I turn a gift into money?

You can convert some received gifts into Stars, and collectibles can be sold to other users. Purchased Stars themselves can’t be cashed out by regular users.

### Can I send a gift anonymously?

Partly. You can hide your name and message from people who visit the recipient’s profile, but the recipient still sees who sent the gift.

### Where can I buy Stars for gifts?

In the Telegram app or in [@PremiumAndStarsMarketBot](https://t.me/PremiumAndStarsMarketBot?start=go-en-tg_llm) — any amount from 50 Stars, with the price shown before payment.

### Can I gift Telegram Premium instead?

Yes — Premium is a separate gift for 3, 6 or 12 months. See [how to gift Telegram Premium](https://premium-and-stars.com/gift-telegram-premium/).

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