Telegram Stars to USD: what a Star is worth

How much is a Telegram Star worth in US dollars? It depends on which side you are on. Buying Stars costs roughly one to two US cents each, depending on where you buy and the pack size. Channel owners, bot developers and mini app creators who earn Stars can convert them to TON through Fragment at a lower rate, because app store fees are taken out first. Ordinary users cannot officially sell Stars back for money. This guide covers what a Star costs to buy versus what it pays out, who can convert Stars, Fragment withdrawals, how to get from TON to USDT and local currency, and the scams around Stars buyers.

Never give your Telegram login code, two-step password or wallet recovery phrase to anyone offering to "buy" or "convert" your Stars.

What one Star costs to buy vs what it pays out

So 100 Stars cost a buyer around 1.5 to 2 dollars, while a creator receiving 100 Stars can expect roughly 1.3 dollars in TON. Exact prices change with packs, regions and the TON price, so check the current numbers in the app and on Fragment. Background on Stars: Telegram Stars explained.

Who can convert Stars to TON: channels, bots, mini apps

Stars received as payments or reactions by channels, bots and mini apps count as revenue. The owner can see it in the channel or bot statistics and withdraw it through Fragment. Stars bought by a regular user for spending are not revenue and cannot be withdrawn.

Withdrawing through Fragment: minimums and holding period

1. Open the revenue section of your channel or bot statistics.
2. Choose to withdraw via Fragment and connect a TON wallet such as Tonkeeper.
3. Confirm the withdrawal; TON (now shown as GRAM) arrives in your wallet.

Telegram applies a holding period before newly earned Stars can be withdrawn (it has been 21 days) and a minimum withdrawal amount. Both have changed over time, so check the current conditions in your revenue screen. Setting up a wallet: TON wallet guide.

Can ordinary users sell Stars?

Not officially. There is no button to cash out Stars you bought. Some users receive gifts that can be converted back into Stars, but those Stars are still only spendable inside Telegram. Groups and bots that offer to "buy your Stars for USDT" usually work by asking you to send Stars as a gift or reaction to their channel, then never paying, or by stealing your account. Reselling Stars outside Telegram's own tools is also likely to break Telegram's terms.

From TON to USDT to local currency

If you are a creator with TON from Stars revenue, you can swap TON for USDT inside a TON wallet or on an exchange, and then sell USDT for local currency through a licensed exchange. Check what that means in your currency with our converters, for example TON to INR or USDT to PHP. Each step has a fee and a spread, so the final amount is lower than the headline rate.

Scams around Stars buyers and converters

• "Telegram Stars to USDT calculator" sites that ask you to log in with your phone number and code.
• Buyers who pay with a fake payment screenshot after you send Stars.
• "Free Stars" bots that require a deposit or account access.
• Offers far above the official creator rate, which is a sign the deal will not happen.

Stars in TotalHash

TotalHash is a free mining game in Telegram. The game is free and buying items with Stars is optional. Tasks send small amounts of USD₮ and GRAM to a TON wallet. No earnings promised.

FAQ

How much is 1 Telegram Star in USD?

Buying costs about 1.5 to 2 cents; creators receive roughly 1.3 cents in TON.

How much is 100 Telegram Stars in USDT?

Roughly 1.5 to 2 dollars to buy, around 1.3 dollars when a creator converts them.

Can I sell Telegram Stars?

Ordinary users cannot officially sell Stars; only creator revenue can be withdrawn.

How do creators withdraw Stars?

Through Fragment to a TON wallet after a holding period.