Can You Gift a Blue Tick on X? What You Need to Know

If you are looking to surprise a friend, favorite creator, or colleague by buying them an X (formerly Twitter) Premium subscription—complete with that coveted blue verification checkmark—you might run into a surprising roadblock.

Unlike platforms like Discord, Twitch, or Reddit that feature native, built-in “gift a subscription” buttons, X does not currently offer a direct, native gifting feature for X Premium, Premium+, or Basic tiers. There is no official “Gift this Checkmark” checkout option sitting on a user’s profile.

However, if your heart is set on treating someone to the platform’s paid perks, there are a few practical workarounds and alternative pathways people use.

Alternative Ways to “Gift” an X Subscription

Because X doesn’t have a simple gift button, users typically rely on a couple of creative methods:

1. The Virtual Prepaid Card Method

If you want to cover the cost for someone directly without asking for their personal banking details, you can purchase a digital or virtual prepaid credit/debit card, load it with the exact amount required for a monthly or annual subscription (ranging from basic tiers up to Premium+), and send them the card details.

• They can then log into their own X account via a web browser, navigate to the Premium tab, and input your prepaid card details to check out.
• Note: Always exercise caution and only do this with people you deeply trust to avoid financial security risks.

2. Direct Financial Support (Sponsorship)

Many creators and independent journalists on X rely on community funding. Supporters often send funds via platforms like PayPal, Venmo, Ko-fi, or crypto, attaching a note that says, “This is for your X Premium subscription!” The recipient then uses those funds to subscribe under their own account credentials. This keeps account security intact, as nobody has to share payment information.

A Quick Warning on Third-Party Services

If you search online, you will occasionally encounter third-party marketplaces or external sites claiming to sell “X Premium activation links” or direct username top-ups.

Proceed with extreme caution. X has strict terms of service regarding account automation, security, and unauthorized payment methods. Purchasing verification or subscription upgrades through unverified grey-market resellers frequently results in payment fraud flags, scammed funds, or—worst of all—the recipient’s account being flagged or suspended for violating platform policies.

What to Keep in Mind Regarding Eligibility

Even if you manage to fund a subscription for someone else, getting the blue checkmark isn’t just about paying the fee anymore. X requires accounts to meet specific criteria—such as having a complete profile, a confirmed phone number, and adherence to platform rules—before the blue tick is actively displayed. Additionally, accounts that undergo sudden changes or violate terms can have their verification status withheld or removed regardless of subscription status.

Until X rolls out a native, one-click gifting feature akin to other modern social networks, your safest bet to “gifting” a blue tick is helping out with a digital prepaid card or supporting their subscription via secure external creator funds.