Mini App vs website vs APK
One account, different shells. “I cannot buy Stars on the website” is expected.
Where things live
| Buy IMBA Stars | Telegram Mini App only. Website and APK outside Telegram do not open an invoice — you get a prompt to open the bot. |
|---|---|
| Spend IMBA Stars | Mini App, website, and APK when balance and payment are enabled. |
| SBP (Russia) | Inside the app on web, APK, and Mini App. Not a crypto deposit. |
| USDT / Gram / BTC | USDT and Bitcoin in all shells; Gram when the TON rail is on. |
| Card, eSIM, gift | All shells; debit rail is USDT or Stars. |
FAQ
Why no Stars purchase on the website?
The Telegram Stars invoice is created only in the Mini App.
Can I spend Stars in the APK?
Yes — already credited IMBA Stars, if the feature is on.
Where is SBP?
In the app (Mini App, site, APK) for Russian ruble flows after KYC. Not an English SBP how-to.