Payment Guide
On our platform, you can accept payments in three ways: cash, cards, and Telegram Stars.
1. Cash
Do you need a legal entity? No
- You can arrange with buyers to accept cash payments independently. Conditions may vary: payment on pickup, transfer to a card, or another convenient method. This option allows you to be flexible with each customer. You don't need a legal entity for this payment method.
2. Cards
Do you need a legal entity? Yes
- To accept card payments, you need to contact a local payment provider. You will likely need to visit a bank branch and open an account. You can find a list of providers that work with Telegram here.
3. Telegram Stars
Do you need a legal entity? No
- Telegram Stars is Telegram's internal currency, products are paid for using the principle of in-app purchases.
- This payment method is mandatory if you sell digital products.
- When using this payment method, a 30% fee is automatically added to the product price, which Telegram pays to Apple and Google stores.
- You can enable Telegram Stars payments in the Shops Builder (Payments) section.
How to pay using Telegram Stars?
1. When placing an order, your customers can choose "Telegram Stars" as the payment method.
2. They will then receive a message directly in your bot with an offer to pay using "Telegram Stars".
How to top up Telegram Stars balance?
- Directly during the purchase via in-app purchase.
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