Telegram Payment, Invoicing and Refund Workflow for Stars

Published 1 month ago

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Victor Gold

Template description

This workflow provides a complete solution for handling Telegram Stars payments, invoicing and refunds using n8n. It automates the process of sending invoices, managing pre-checkout approvals, recording transactions, and processing refunds for stars, making it ideal for businesses using Telegram Stars for digital payments.

What are Telegram Stars? Learn more here.

Key Features

Payment Handling: Automate invoice creation and sending via Telegram, with pre-checkout approval for smooth payment processing.
Refund Management: Simplify the refund process using user IDs and payment charge IDs from successful Telegram Stars transactions.
Transaction Recording: Record all payment details, such as user information and payment charge IDs, in Google Sheets for transparent financial tracking.

Who Can Use This Workflow?

Developers and Businesses: Looking to implement Telegram Stars as a payment system within Telegram.
Service Providers: Managing subscriptions, donations, or digital sales through Telegram automation.

Use Cases

Subscription Sales Automation: Use the workflow to issue invoices and automatically process payments for recurring subscriptions.
Infopreneurs and Marketers: Use the workflow for delivering lead magnets, tripwires, and further automating sales via Telegram Stars.
Course Sales Automation: Automate invoicing and refunds for educational platforms selling online courses.
Developers and Businesses: Looking to implement Telegram Stars as a payment system within Telegram.
Service Providers: Managing subscriptions, donations, or digital sales through Telegram automation.
Online Educational Platforms: Automate billing for courses and handle refunds easily.

Setup Instructions

Replace the Telegram API credentials with your bot API token from BotFather.
Customize invoice details, including product name, description, and payment amount.
Connect your Google Sheets for storing transaction logs.
Configure refund steps for easy processing of star refunds when needed.

Note: The setup is very simple—just follow the instructions provided on the yellow sticky notes within the workflow and insert your data. All other nodes are pre-configured and require no additional customization. The entire setup process takes just 1 minute. I provided a short Loom record with an explanation.

Extensibility

This workflow can be further customized to include user profile management, payment analytics, or integration with external services like CRMs or accounting tools. Additional modules can be easily connected to manage advanced features like Telegram User Registration.

Available Templates

Telegram Bot Starter Template: A foundational setup for creating custom Telegram bots.
Telegram User Registration Workflow: Automate user registration and data collection via Telegram.
Telegram Payment and Refund Workflow for Stars: Streamline your Telegram payment processing with stars, invoices, and refunds.

Support and Updates

This workflow is supported and regularly updated to stay compatible with the latest Telegram features and n8n improvements. If you encounter any issues, technical support is available to ensure smooth integration and setup.

Key terms: Telegram Stars payment workflow, Telegram refund automation, n8n payment template, Google Sheets transaction logging, Telegram bot for payments, automated refunds on Telegram, Telegram Stars invoice workflow.

Please reach out to Victor if you need further assistance with your n8n workflows and automation!

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