Scrolling through X (formerly Twitter), you have certainly seen accounts with a blue tick after their name: the "blue check". It is no longer reserved for celebrities. It is now the mark that comes with X Premium, X's paid membership: subscribe, pass the review, and the account shows the blue check. This article explains what the blue check is for, what it costs officially, and how much you save by getting it on 320.SI with Bitcoin.
What the blue check is
The blue check is the verification mark of X Premium membership, shown beside the account name. After you subscribe to X Premium, X reviews the account, and accounts with a complete profile that meet the requirements show the blue tick.
These conditions usually have to be met for the blue check to appear:
- The account has a profile picture and display name, and the profile is complete
- The account is active and in good standing, with no recent violations
- The profile picture, display name or username has not been changed often recently
Note: changing the profile picture, display name or username after subscribing may make the blue check disappear for a while, until X has reviewed the account again.
What the blue check is for
The blue check is more than a good-looking mark. With X Premium you also get these features:
- Blue verification mark: shows at a glance that the account is run seriously, which makes it easier to earn trust and followers
- Prioritised replies: your replies rank higher in the comments and are more likely to be seen
- Edit published posts: if you spot a typo after posting, you can fix it within a time limit
- Long posts: no longer limited to 280 characters, so you can publish long-form content
- Longer video uploads: longer and higher-resolution videos are supported
- Fewer ads: about half as many ads in the "For You" and "Following" timelines
- Eligibility for creator earnings: once you meet the conditions, you can apply for ad revenue sharing and paid subscriptions
- Higher Grok limits: higher limits when using Grok, X's built-in AI assistant
- Bookmark folders and other organising features
The exact benefits are those X publishes, and X changes them from time to time.
Who it suits
- People building content and a personal brand: the blue check plus prioritised replies directly helps with gaining followers and engagement
- Creators who want to earn on X: revenue sharing requires membership first
- People who often post long text or long videos
- Heavy users who find there are too many ads
If you only drop by now and then, not subscribing does not affect normal use at all.
Official prices
X membership has two tiers. The official prices (on the web) are:
- X Premium: $8 / month, which can show the blue check
- X Premium+: $40 / month, the highest tier
Subscribing in the app usually costs more, because the app store's cut is added.
The official subscription also has a practical hurdle: you need an overseas credit card that can pay on X. Without one, you cannot subscribe even if you are willing to pay.
Prices on 320.SI
X Premium (blue check)
| Term | Official, month by month | 320.SI price | Per month | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | $24 | $8 | $2.67 | $16 (about 67%) |
| 6 months | $48 | $16 | $2.67 | $32 (about 67%) |
| 12 months | $96 | $70 | $5.83 | $26 (about 27%) |
Official prices are worked out at $8 / month.
As you can see, 3 months and 6 months are the best value, at under $3 a month, about two thirds cheaper than the official price. 12 months covers the year in one go, with no renewing along the way, and saves $26 compared with a year of official monthly subscription.
X Premium+
| Term | Official, month by month | 320.SI price | Per month | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | $480 | $310 | $25.83 | $170 (about 35%) |
Official prices are worked out at $40 / month. Premium+ is X's highest tier: it includes everything in Premium, has no ads, and has higher Grok limits. Over a year it saves $170 compared with the official monthly subscription.
These were the prices at the time of writing; the product page shows the current ones.
Benefits besides the price
- No credit card needed: pay with Bitcoin or Lightning, even without an overseas card
- No password needed: just tell us your X username; the account stays in your hands throughout
- No hassle: after payment we activate it for your account, and the order status is updated when it is done
How to get it
- Open the term you want, for example X Premium 3 months
- Enter the X username to activate (starting with @), and check it carefully
- Enter a contact email address and pay with Bitcoin or Lightning
- Once we receive your payment we activate it for that account by hand; when it is done the order status changes to "Completed"
- Open X to check: the membership is active, and the blue check appears once X's review passes
FAQ
Do I need to give you my X password?
No, only the username.
How soon is it activated after paying?
A Lightning payment confirms in a few seconds; an on-chain payment usually takes about 10 minutes. After confirmation we activate it by hand, and you can follow the progress on the order page at any time.
I have the membership, so why is there no blue check yet?
The membership becoming active and the blue check appearing are two separate steps. The blue check needs X to review the account, which usually takes a while. Make sure your profile picture, display name and other details are complete, and do not change them for the time being.
What if I entered the wrong username?
Check it carefully when ordering. If a wrong username leads to activation on someone else's account, it cannot be undone or refunded.
Does it renew automatically when it expires?
No. The membership simply ends when it expires; buy again if you want to continue.
Can I change my username during the membership?
Yes, but after changing the profile picture, display name or username the blue check may disappear for a while, and returns after X reviews the account again.
When you are ready, go to the X category and pick a term.
