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.
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.
- 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. Pay in advanceEven a week ahead — place the order in the bot.
- 2. Choose what to giveStars or Premium.
- 3. Set the timer12 September, 00:00.
- 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
| Product | What the timer does | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Telegram Premium | The subscription activates at the set time | The term starts on the delivery day |
| Telegram Stars | The Stars arrive at the set time | The 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_botStep by step: setting up a scheduled gift
- 1. Open the botStart @StarsPaymee_bot in Telegram.
- 2. Choose the productStars or Premium.
- 3. Name the recipientCopy the username from their profile — typing it by hand is how letters get swapped.
- 4. Set the date and timeFor example, 12 September at 00:00.
- 5. Pay in so‘mUzCard, HUMO, Click, Payme, Uzum or Paynet.
- 6. Keep the confirmationAn order number is issued — use it to check the scheduled delivery.
Why it helps
However full the day, the gift sends itself.
You set the date and hour — midnight included.
No scrambling for a gift on the last day.
A birthday, an anniversary, New Year, 8 March or a surprise for no reason.
What to settle before scheduling
- 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.
- telegram.org/faq_premium — on Premium and gifting
- core.telegram.org/api/gifts — gift rules
Frequently asked questions
What is a scheduled gift?
Which products support the timer?
Do I need to be online when it sends?
When does the Premium term start?
Which time zone is used?
Can a scheduled gift be cancelled or changed?
What if the recipient changes their username?
Can I schedule several gifts at once?
Schedule a gift
@StarsPaymee_bot — pay now and the gift lands at the appointed minute.
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