Verification of Telegram channel through Major: how to get the checkmark and how much it costs in 2026

What is Major and what does it have to do with Telegram verification

Major — is a Telegram mini-app (bot @major), launched in July 2024 and grown from a game of collecting «stars» into a whole ecosystem: $MAJOR token, NFT gift marketplace, number rental and, what is especially interesting to many channel owners, — the system of profile and channel verification through the so-called Business Card.

This feature has become the most discussed in the last year: users are looking for how to get a blue (or similar) checkmark for their channel, personal account or bot, without being an official media company or a millionaire blogger.

How Major verification works

Major verification — is a paid badge with the inscription «Channel verified by Major organization», which is added to the channel, group, bot or personal account after purchasing an annual Business Card subscription. This is not official verification from the Telegram team, but a service from the independent organization Major, integrated into Telegram through the API of verified organizations — using the same mechanism that Telegram opened to third-party companies to confirm account status.

It is important to understand the difference:

• Official blue Telegram checkmark is issued directly by the platform to large media and public figures.
• Major badge — is the status «verified by Major organization», which is purchased with $MAJOR tokens, and is essentially a paid trust badge within Major's own system, and not a guarantee from Telegram.

This is worth considering when deciding to purchase: the badge visually increases user trust, but does not replace official Telegram verification.

Requirements for channel or group verification

According to Major's official rules, available in the «General Rules» section of the bot, the following requirements are imposed on the project:

• Major administration reserves the right to refuse channel verification without explanation.
• The project must be active and regularly publish original content or provide original functionality.
• The project must not contain undesirable, harmful or inappropriate content.
• The project must not offer financial services, investments, signals or other questionable services.
• The project must not be used for publishing reviews or their mass collection.
• The project must comply with Telegram's own rules regarding spam, fraud, illegal content and other violations.
• The project must have a permanent public link available for moderators to check.
• Payments made in $MAJOR tokens are non-refundable — this also applies to rejected applications.

For personal account verification, a separate condition applies: it is available only to holders from the top-30 $MAJOR holders with an active annual subscription.

How much does channel or group verification cost

According to data from the bot at the time of publication, the annual verification plan for a channel or group costs:

• $1 490 per year on promotion (regular price — $2 000/year), that is about $124 per month when paying annually.
• Payment is accepted through the manager, the «Buy through manager» button in the mini-app.

Prices and promotion terms may change — the current cost should always be checked directly in the bot before payment.

How to apply for verification through Major: step by step

1. Open the bot @major in Telegram and launch the mini-app.
2. In the verification section, select the desired object type — tabs «Channel», «Personal» or «Bot» (verification is available for all three types, but with different conditions).
3. Familiarize yourself with the general rules and verification rules specifically for the selected type — they open via the «General Rules» button.
4. Make sure that the channel/bot meets the requirements: activity, original content, absence of financial and questionable services, public and working link.
5. Complete the purchase of the annual plan and contact the manager to pay with $MAJOR tokens.
6. Wait for the moderation decision — the application may be rejected without explanation, and the paid tokens are not refunded.

Is it worth buying Major verification: pros and cons

Pros:

• Visually increases the trust of subscribers and potential channel clients.
• Helps to stand out among competitors in niches where getting an official Telegram checkmark is almost impossible.
• Suitable for owners of large Telegram projects, channels and bots who want to emphasize official status.

Cons and risks:

• This is not a confirmation of authenticity from Telegram itself, but a commercial product of a third-party project.
• The cost is comparable to a serious marketing budget ($1 490+ per year), and the issuance decision is made by Major moderation without guarantees.
• Payment is not refunded even if verification is refused.
• Some users and media note that such «verification» can mislead the audience if presented as official from Telegram.

Frequently asked questions

Is this official verification from Telegram? No. The badge means «verified by Major organization» — this is a status from the third-party project Major, and not directly from the Telegram team.

Is it possible to verify a personal account, and not just a channel? Yes, but for personal accounts a stricter condition applies — you need to be in the top-30 holders of the $MAJOR token and have an active annual subscription.

What happens if the application is rejected? The $MAJOR tokens spent on the purchase are not refunded — this is directly stated in the service rules.

In which tokens to pay for verification? Payment is accepted in $MAJOR tokens through the bot manager.

The material is for informational purposes and is based on data current at the time of publication from the official Major bot. Terms, requirements and prices may change — before purchasing, it is recommended to check the current information directly in @major.