How to Gift Voices to a Friend on VKontakte

What It Means to Gift Voices on VK

Voices are VKontakte's internal payment unit. They're used for virtual gifts, certain features, and purchases within the platform's services. At the same time, the phrase "gift voices" doesn't always mean transferring a balance from one account to another.

In most cases, it's more convenient to pay for a gift for a friend using voices. The recipient will see the gift on their end, and the charge will come from your balance or your chosen payment method.

Can You Transfer Voices Directly

Check whether your account has a separate transfer feature. If there's no "Transfer" button or similar option, you won't be able to send already-purchased voices directly to a friend's balance. You can't enable this option yourself through the settings.

The set of sections may differ between the web version and the app. Refer to the VK payment form and don't enter your account details on third-party pages that promise to transfer or credit voices.

How to Send a Friend a Gift Using Voices

1. Open the profile of the person you want on VKontakte.
2. Go to the "Gifts" section or click the button with the gift icon.
3. Choose a suitable virtual gift from the available options.
4. Check the recipient's name and the price. The amount is usually shown in voices or displayed on the confirmation screen.
5. Confirm the send. If you don't have enough voices in your balance, VK will prompt you to choose a top-up method.

Before the final confirmation, make sure the gift is being sent to the right person. After payment, you may not be able to change the recipient.

How to Send a Gift from Your Phone

In the mobile app, open your friend's page and find the gifts section. If the button you need isn't displayed right away, check the profile menu or the list of available actions. From there, the process is the same: choose a gift, verify the recipient, and confirm the payment.

Button names may change after app updates. What matters isn't the look of the menu, but that the transaction takes place within the official VK app or website.

What to Do If You Don't Have Enough Voices

If you don't have enough voices, a top-up form will open. There you can choose an available payment method and specify the amount you need. Before confirming, check the total amount and the terms of the transaction shown on the screen.

If the payment doesn't go through, don't repeat it many times in a row. First check the status of the transaction and your payment history so you don't get charged multiple times. If there's a dispute, use VK support and save your payment details.

How to Avoid Losing Your Account and Money

• Don't share your password, SMS code, confirmation code, or bank card details with anyone offering to "credit" you voices.
• Don't follow links to sites promising free voices or balance doubling.
• Check the site address before logging into your account.
• Open your friend's page yourself, not via a link from a suspicious message.
• Don't install extensions or apps that require access to your account in exchange for a gift.

If There's No Transfer Feature

Use a gift as a substitute for a direct transfer: you pay for it from your account, and your friend receives a virtual item. If you specifically need to send voices, first check whether the official transfer is available in your interface. Bypassing the restriction through third-party services is unsafe: such offers are often used to steal accounts and payment data.