Gifts· Updated: 2026-10-06

Scheduled gifts: pay now, delivered exactly on time

Pay in advance and set the delivery date and time. Works with Stars and Premium — the steps and the points worth checking.

Short answer

A scheduled gift lets you pay for it now and set the exact date and time it should be handed over. At that minute the bot sends it to the recipient automatically — even if you are busy or asleep. It currently works with Stars and Premium.

Preparing gifts ahead of time is a good habit, but sending the greeting at exactly the right moment is what usually slips — you are busy, or the hour simply passes. A timer solves that.

What a scheduled gift means

You pay for the gift in advance — Stars or Premium — and then set the exact date and time for delivery. The bot handles the rest: the gift is reserved for you and sent automatically at the appointed moment.

The essentials
  • Payment now, delivery whenever you say.
  • Accurate to the minute — you pick the date and hour.
  • You do not need to be online when it fires.
  • Several gifts can be scheduled for different dates ahead of time.

A real-life example

Say a friend’s birthday is 12 September at 00:00. You:

  1. 1. Pay in advanceEven a week ahead — place the order in the bot.
  2. 2. Choose what to giveStars or Premium.
  3. 3. Set the timer12 September, 00:00.
  4. 4. Forget about itAnd get on with your day.

At exactly that time the gift goes out on its own — even if you happen to be asleep. The “oh no, I forgot to say happy birthday” moment disappears.

Which products the timer covers

ProductWhat the timer doesWhat to watch
Telegram PremiumThe subscription activates at the set timeThe term starts on the delivery day
Telegram StarsThe Stars arrive at the set timeThe recipient's username must be right

So the timer currently covers Stars and Premium; regular and NFT gifts cannot be scheduled.

Pay for the gift now — it arrives at exactly the right minute.

@StarsPaymee_bot

Step by step: setting up a scheduled gift

  1. 1. Open the botStart @StarsPaymee_bot in Telegram.
  2. 2. Choose the productStars or Premium.
  3. 3. Name the recipientCopy the username from their profile — typing it by hand is how letters get swapped.
  4. 4. Set the date and timeFor example, 12 September at 00:00.
  5. 5. Pay in so‘mUzCard, HUMO, Click, Payme, Uzum or Paynet.
  6. 6. Keep the confirmationAn order number is issued — use it to check the scheduled delivery.

Why it helps

Nothing gets forgotten

However full the day, the gift sends itself.

Accurate to the minute

You set the date and hour — midnight included.

Prepare ahead

No scrambling for a gift on the last day.

Any occasion

A birthday, an anniversary, New Year, 8 March or a surprise for no reason.

What to settle before scheduling

Three points
  • Check the username. The gift goes to that username at the scheduled time. If the person changes it, it is better to know in advance.
  • Mind the time zone. Confirm in the bot which time “00:00” refers to — especially if the recipient is in another country.
  • Premium’s term starts on delivery. Three months are counted from the moment it arrives, not from the day you paid — which works in your favour.

See also: gifting Premium by username, the gift-sending guide, when the recipient already has Premium.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is a scheduled gift?
Paying for a gift in advance and setting the delivery date and time. At that minute the bot sends it automatically.
Which products support the timer?
Telegram Stars and Premium for now. Regular and NFT gifts cannot be scheduled.
Do I need to be online when it sends?
No. The gift goes out by itself at the set time, even if you are asleep.
When does the Premium term start?
On the delivery day. The count begins when the gift arrives, not when you paid.
Which time zone is used?
Confirm this in the bot when ordering — it matters especially if the recipient is abroad.
Can a scheduled gift be cancelled or changed?
Message @StarsPaymeeSupport with the order number — what is possible depends on the product and time left.
What if the recipient changes their username?
The gift is scheduled to the username you gave, so tell support in advance if it changes.
Can I schedule several gifts at once?
Yes, each is placed as its own order with its own date and time.

Schedule a gift

@StarsPaymee_bot — pay now and the gift lands at the appointed minute.

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