Most paid Discord and Telegram groups launch with energy, referrals, and a rush of early adopters - then hit a ceiling. Manual DMs pile up. Renewals slip through the cracks. New members browse, promise to “come back later,” and never convert. The fix is not louder marketing or bigger discounts; it’s to move the subscription itself into the place where your members already spend their time.
That means offering card and crypto side-by-side at checkout, granting automatic role access the instant a payment clears, and running renewals on autopilot so your moderators aren’t doing billing in the DMs. If you want a stable, growing community business, subscriptions inside Discord or Telegram are the path from hustle to system.
This guide shows exactly how to set it up with Suby - how to accept both crypto and cards, how to keep churn low with smart reminders and role automation, and how to position a paid group to grow month after month.
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Why subscriptions inside chat apps beat external paywalls
Moving people from a live conversation to an outside website and then back again is conversion poison. Every “hop” invites drop-off: tabs get closed, passwords get forgotten, and intent cools. By keeping the entire subscription flow inside Discord or Telegram, you turn curiosity into commitment without giving it time to decay.
What changes when checkout lives in chat:
- Lower friction → higher conversion. A member sees value in #alpha-drops, taps a Paylink, chooses card or crypto, and gets the premium role in seconds.
- Renewals feel natural. Reminders arrive where the conversation happens. A one-tap renew link leads to an instant role refresh—no email spelunking required.
- Role automation ends “free riding.” When a term expires, the bot removes the premium role automatically. When a member pays, access returns instantly.
- Crypto-native buyers pay the way they prefer. Wallet payments on Solana or EVM chains, or exchange payments from Binance and Coinbase, complete in seconds.
- Card rails capture everyone else. First-time buyers and mainstream users funnel through a Visa/Mastercard checkout without hesitation.
Across crypto, trading, betting, coaching, and private membership communities, groups that wire payments directly into chat consistently outgrow groups that rely on external paywalls and manual role management.
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Meet Suby: subscriptions built for Discord and Telegram
Suby runs subscriptions inside Discord and Telegram. It’s designed for crypto-native communities—alpha groups, paid servers, coach cohorts, trading clubs, betting groups—and any private membership that wants predictable revenue without juggling spreadsheets or DMs.
With Suby you can:
- Offer card and crypto at checkout (together, not either/or).
- Receive payouts in stablecoins or crypto, with an optional off-ramp for stablecoins when you want fiat.
- Support 100+ wallets, or let users pay straight from Binance or Coinbase exchange accounts.
- Accept USDC, USDT, ETH, SOL, BNB, and more across Solana, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, and BSC.
- Automate role unlock on payment and auto-kick on failed renewal to keep your Discord private group premium-only.
- Run free trials, discount codes, referral rewards (coming), and share Paylinks anywhere (bios, tweets, pinned posts, DMs).
- Price in USD or directly in crypto units.
- Track MRR, churn, renewals, and export CSV from a clean analytics dashboard.
No custody. No KYC for buyers. Crypto subscriptions feel native to chat—with card support for anyone who prefers a traditional checkout. It’s the rare mix of crypto flexibility + SaaS reliability.
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Why card and crypto together change the game
It’s tempting to say, “My audience is crypto-native; crypto-only is fine.” Reality disagrees. A meaningful slice of buyers will always prefer cards—especially first-time customers, corporate expensers, and anyone who doesn’t keep a hot wallet funded. Offering both rails side by side lifts conversion, reduces support, and smooths revenue.
- Crypto checkout captures your core users who want to pay via Solana or EVM with stablecoins or native assets.
- Card checkout mops up hesitant or new buyers who need a familiar flow.
- Exchange payments remove setup friction entirely for crypto-curious users.
- Payout choice lets you receive in stablecoins or crypto and off-ramp to fiat only when you want.
- Smart reminders + auto-renewals reduce churn across both rails.
Avoid vendor lock-in. Many crypto-only bots force manual sending, delayed confirmations, or one-chain limitations. Suby unifies the experience and gives you control over tokens, chains, renewal logic, and payout preferences.
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Step-by-step: set up Discord subscriptions with Suby
The playbook below takes you from clean server to automated subscription engine. It mirrors what the best-run paid communities do.
1) Create your server structure
- Define roles. At minimum: Free, Member, VIP, Moderator, Owner. Your premium plan will map to Member or VIP.
- Gate premium channels. Examples: #alpha-drops, #signals, #deep-dives, #vip-voice.
- Keep a public lobby. Use #welcome and #announcements to house your Paylink, trial window, and quick explainer.
- Pin your promise. In #start-here, state what members get (cadence, formats, access times) and how to get help.
Why it matters: clean IA reduces support, increases perceived value, and makes your first-week activation metrics pop.
2) Add Suby to your server
- Install the Suby bot and grant the permissions it needs to manage roles and send messages.
- Map your premium role to the Suby plan you’ll create (Member, VIP, or both).
- Connect Discord in the Suby dashboard so payment states can instantly update roles.
Why it matters: when payment state and role state are one system, you stop doing accounting in the DMs.
3) Configure your plans
- Term options: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly.
- Pricing: choose USD for predictable MRR or crypto for on-chain pricing.
- Chains & tokens: toggle USDC, USDT, ETH, SOL, BNB, and more across Solana, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, BSC.
- Card on: keep Visa/Mastercard live for non-crypto buyers.
- Exchange on: enable Binance/Coinbase payments for true one-click crypto.
Why it matters: more payment paths = fewer abandoned checkouts and faster time to cash.
4) Turn on conversion tools
- Free trials for high-intent prospects (24–72 hours is ideal).
- Discount codes for launches, quarterly upgrades, or win-back campaigns.
- Shareable Paylinks for bios, tweets, pinned messages, and replies.
- Unified link (coming) that lists all plans and trials in one place.
Why it matters: buyers arrive through different doors; meet each with the right offer.
5) Enable renewal logic
- Auto-renewals for card and crypto subscriptions.
- Smart reminders that ping members inside Discord or Telegram ahead of renewal.
- Auto-kick members who do not renew, with automatic regrant when they repay.
- Owner notifications for new subs, renewals, and cancellations.
Why it matters: silent churn is the #1 revenue leak. Reminders + auto-kick close it.
6) Connect payouts
- Choose stablecoin or crypto for automated payouts.
- Pick token and chain (e.g., USDC on Solana; USDT on Arbitrum).
- Enable off-ramping for stablecoin payouts if you want fiat to the bank.
- Keep wallets separate per community or brand for clean accounting.
Why it matters: predictable settlement lets you forecast and pay vendors without FX noise.
7) Test the flow
- Run a trial payment and watch the role unlock in real time.
- Trigger a renewal reminder to confirm copy and timing.
- Simulate a lapse to check auto-kick and regrant on repayment.
- Verify analytics (MRR, active subs, trial conversion) reflect the test.
Why it matters: catching friction before go-live saves reputation points.
8) Share and sell
- Pin your Paylink in #welcome and #announcements.
- Add it to bios on X, Telegram, and your site.
- Kick off a free trial week to seed your first cohort.
- Use QR codes during streams or Spaces to convert live attention.
Why it matters: tighter copy + fewer clicks = more paid members with the same reach.
9) Migrate if needed
- One-click migration imports pricing and users from competitors.
- Set grace periods for legacy members, then move everyone to automated renewals.
- Communicate clearly: a one-page post that explains timing, benefits, and what they need to do (usually: nothing).
Why it matters: the cleanest migrations are invisible to members.
(The same steps translate to a Telegram private group*. Suby’s bot handles chat-based access, renewals, and removals; Paylinks carry checkout; analytics live in one place across both platforms.)*
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The payment experience your members see
People judge your operation in the first 30 seconds. Suby keeps that window clean and direct:
- Tap Paylink in Discord, Telegram, or a browser.
- Choose card or crypto at one screen—no hidden paths.
- Crypto checkout supports wallet and exchange accounts.
- Payment confirmation grants the premium role instantly.
- Welcome message surfaces renewal dates and “where to start.”
- Renewals run on schedule with reminders inside chat.
Fast. No tabs, no manual role assignments, no guesswork.
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Automation that protects your premium status
When a subscription expires, access closes automatically. When the member pays again, access returns instantly. These two behaviors stop revenue leaks, preserve the premium experience, and save hours every week.
- Auto-kick on failed renewal keeps the paid community clean and fair.
- Smart reminders reduce passive churn and catch forgetful members.
- Owner pings guarantee you never miss a high-value event (VIP upgrades, annual prepaids).
- QR code payments help re-subscribe live during calls, streams, or AMAs.
- Analytics flag cohorts with higher churn so you can intervene early.
- Discount codes for renewals reward loyalty at predictable intervals.
Members feel looked after; operators feel in control.
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Use cases and suggested setups
Below are field-tested patterns for the most common paid communities on Discord and Telegram.
1) Crypto or alpha group
Pricing: weekly or monthlyPayments: USDC, SOL, ETH + cardTools: 3-day free trial, referral rewards (when live), weekly renewal remindersChannels: #analysis, #signals, #education, #voice-callsNotes: pin a “playbook this week” post every Monday to anchor value.
2) Trading group
Pricing: monthly or quarterlyPayments: USDC on Arbitrum or Base, plus cardTools: coupons for quarterly upgrades, auto-kick on lapse, CSV export for accountantsChannels: #trade-alerts, #pnl-threads, #playbook-libraryNotes: standardize setup templates (entry/invalidation/targets) to keep quality uniform.
3) Betting group
Pricing: weekly with optional season passPayments: USDT, USDC, cardTools: QR code posters for events, reminders before game weekendsChannels: #picks, #discussion, #bankroll-tipsNotes: post bankroll policy once per week; it cuts support in half.
4) Coach group / private membership
Pricing: monthly with annual discountPayments: card for mainstream, crypto for early adoptersTools: free trials, onboarding DM, role-based cohortsChannels: #curriculum, #office-hours, #wins-wallNotes: require a quick “goals” form at sign-up; it personalizes retention pings.
5) Discord + Telegram combo
Pricing: bundle both in one plan or offer separate tiersPayments: card and cryptoTools: unified link listing both options, distinct roles for each platformNotes: mirror the programming; keep announcements consistent across both.
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How Suby compares to common alternatives
Suby’s position is clear: one checkout with card and crypto, multi-chain coverage that includes Solana, automated access, and crypto-native payouts with optional off-ramp. That combination is rare in the Discord + Telegram ecosystem.
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A simple growth system for paid groups
A strong payment stack only matters if you feed it consistent demand. Use this blueprint to generate predictable sign-ups and protect renewals.
Build a simple funnel
- Public lobby with a pinned Paylink and a 45-second welcome video.
- Weekly free-trial window to create momentum (e.g., Friday–Sunday).
- Follow-up reminders inside chat during and after trial with one-tap upgrade.
Promote where your members live
- Shareable Paylinks in bios, tweets, replies, and pinned posts.
- QR codes during livestreams, Spaces, or AMAs.
- Cross-posting sample content to X/LinkedIn; link back to your lobby.
Keep churn under control
- Renewal reminders 3–5 days before billing.
- Discount codes at 6- and 12-month marks to reward loyalty.
- Auto-kick to protect the premium role—and your brand.
- Office hours to remind members why they stay.
Turn members into a sales force
- Referral rewards in crypto (as soon as the program ships).
- Badges / private roles for top referrers.
- Spotlight wins every week to build social proof.
Measure what matters
- MRR and Net Revenue Retention (NRR).
- Trial → paid conversion and time-to-first-value.
- Renewals and churn by cohort.
- Paylink clicks → checkout completion.
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Handling payouts, taxes, and accounting
- Choose stablecoin payouts if you want predictable accounting.
- Price in USD even when members pay in crypto; it stabilizes your revenue metrics.
- Export CSV from Suby’s analytics for your bookkeeper each month.
- Off-ramp stablecoins when needed to cover expenses.
- Keep separate wallets per community or brand.
- If you prefer variable exposure, receive in ETH, SOL, or BNB and track basis; just avoid mixing personal and business wallets.
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Common questions (short and practical)
- What happens if a renewal fails?Suby sends reminders, then removes the premium role on lapse. When the member pays again—card, wallet, or exchange—access returns automatically.
- Can a member switch wallets or payment method?Yes. They can re-subscribe with a different wallet or a card. The bot maps the active subscription to the account that paid.
- Can I charge in crypto units instead of USD?Yes. Price directly in crypto or peg to USD and accept crypto at checkout. Pegging to USD keeps MRR clear.
- Do I need a website?Not required. Paylinks, bios, and pinned messages can carry the full conversion path. A site helps for SEO and trust, but many groups launch without one.
- Can I migrate from another bot without chaos?Yes. One-click migration imports users and pricing. Set a grace period, notify clearly, and switch everyone to automated renewals.
- Is Solana supported?Yes. SOL and stablecoins on Solana are supported. EVM support includes Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, and BSC; more chains are on the roadmap.
- Can members pay from an exchange account?Yes, Binance and Coinbase payments are supported, which slashes onboarding friction for crypto-curious buyers.
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Launch checklist you can run today
- Define your premium role and gated channels.
- Connect Suby to your Discord server.
- Create plans with USD or crypto pricing, plus trial and discount code.
- Turn on card and crypto payments (wallet + exchange).
- Set payout token and chain; decide on stablecoin off-ramp.
- Test checkout, role unlock, reminders, and auto-kick.
- Pin Paylinks in your lobby, bio, and social posts.
- Announce a limited free trial week to seed the first cohort.
- Post weekly wins; enable owner notifications.
- Review analytics after the first renewal cycle; tune pricing or reminder timing.