How to Gift a Blue Tick on X (Twitter): Step-by-Step Guide

The iconic blue checkmark on X (formerly Twitter) has evolved significantly over the years. Once a badge reserved strictly for public figures, journalists, and verified organizations, it is now part of the X Premium and Verified Organizations subscription tiers.

Whether you want to help a talented creator stand out in the replies, boost a friend’s small business, or surprise an avid X user with an upgraded experience, gifting a subscription—or purchasing one on their behalf—is a great way to support them.

Here is everything you need to know about how gifting a blue tick works on X, current limitations, and alternative ways to do it.

Understanding X Verification Subscriptions

Before jumping into how to gift a subscription, it helps to understand how verification is structured on the platform:

• X Premium (Individuals): Offers the blue checkmark (upon identity verification), reduced ads, longer posts, formatting tools, edit post capabilities, and monetization features like ad revenue sharing.
• Verified Organizations (Businesses & Groups): Offers a gold checkmark (or square avatar for organizations) and allows businesses to affiliate themselves with individual accounts.

X does not currently feature a native, one-click “Gift a Subscription” button in-app like Twitch or Discord. However, you can still easily provide someone with a subscription or fund their verification using alternative methods.

Method 1: Using Digital Gift Cards (The Easiest & Safest Way)

Since X subscriptions are processed directly through the Apple App Store (iOS), Google Play Store (Android), or the web (Stripe), the most seamless way to “gift” a subscription is by providing the recipient with the funds to purchase it themselves.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Determine the Platform: Find out whether your recipient uses X primarily via iOS, Android, or desktop web browser. Subscription prices can vary depending on whether they purchase through mobile app stores due to platform fees.
2. Purchase a Store Gift Card:
   • For iOS Users: Buy an Apple Gift Card (physical or digital via Apple’s website/retailers).
   • For Android Users: Buy a Google Play Gift Card.
   • For Desktop Users: You can send a digital Visa/Mastercard prepaid gift card, or send funds via PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App with a note specifying it is for their X Premium subscription.
3. Send the Gift: Deliver the digital code via email, direct message, or physical card.
4. Redeem and Subscribe: Instruct your recipient to:
   • Redeem the gift card balance to their Apple/Google account.
   • Open X, navigate to their profile, tap Premium, and select their desired subscription tier using their app store balance.

💡 Pro Tip: Make sure to let them know the funds are intended for X Premium so they don’t accidentally spend their gift card balance on mobile games or apps!

Method 2: Purchasing a Subscription Using Your Account (With Caution)

If you have a trusted relationship with the recipient and want to handle the payment directly, you can log into their account on a web browser and subscribe using your credit card.

⚠️ Important Security Warning: Sharing login credentials carries inherent risks. If you choose this method, ensure you use a secure connection, remove your saved credit card information immediately after the transaction goes through, and remind the recipient to change their password afterward.

Requirements for Getting the Blue Tick

If you are funding someone else’s subscription, remind them that paying for X Premium does not automatically grant the blue checkmark instantly. To maintain compliance and receive the badge, the recipient’s account must meet X’s eligibility requirements:

• Complete Profile: The account must have a display name and profile photo.
• Active Usage: The account must have been active for a minimum period (usually 30 days).
• Phone Verification: The account must be linked to a confirmed phone number.
• No Deception: The account must show no signs of being misleading, deceptive, or engaging in platform manipulation (