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- Yes. Everyone who watches broadcast TV in the UK must have an annual television licence, whatever TV service they use. Most people have to pay for it, but in certain circumstances, you may be eligible for a free licence or a concession. You can check if you're covered on the TV licensing website.
www.freeview.co.uk/help/do-i-need-tv-licence-watch-freeview
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How do I get a free TV licence?
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Jan 15, 2024 · You used to need a TV licence merely for having a telly, but now you can get away without paying the £159 annual fee – rising to £169.50 from April 2024 – if you only watch certain channels on catch-up. If you watch BBC iPlayer, you'll need a licence, but you won't for other channels' catch-up services.
- If You’Re 75 Or Over
- If You’Re in Residential Care Or Sheltered Accommodation
- If You’Re Registered Blind
You can get a free TV licence if you’re 75 or older and you either: 1. get Pension Credit 2. live with your partner who gets Pension Credit The licence covers everyone living at your address. You can apply when you’re 74 if you already get Pension Credit. You’ll still need to pay for your licence until the end of the month before your 75th birthday...
You can get a TV Licence for £7.50 if you live in an eligible residential care home, supported housing or sheltered accommodation. You must be either: 1. retired and over 60 2. disabled Your housing manager can check if you can get it and will apply for you.
You can get a 50% discount if you’re registered blind or live with someone who is. The licence must be in the blind person’s name - if it’s not, you can make a new application to transfer it into their name. You’ll need to provide your existing TV licence number when you apply. Apply for a licence if you’re registered blindon the TV Licensing websi...
You may be able to get a free or discounted TV Licence if you’re 75 or over and get Pension Credit, or if you’re blind or in residential care. You do not need a TV Licence to watch:...
No, it’s still possible to get your TV Licence for free if you’re 75 or over and you, or your partner living at the same address, are receiving Pension Credit. There are other concessions available if: You live in qualifying residential care. You are blind or severely sight impaired.
How do you qualify for a free TV Licence? You can get a free TV Licence if you, as the licence holder, are 75 years or older and you, or your partner living at the same address, receive Pension Credit.
Live TV on all free channels, including BBC One, ITV2 and Sky News. Live TV on any channels included in a package you pay for, like Virgin, BT or Sky. Everything on BBC iPlayer, including award-winning British TV dramas and thousands of other boxsets exclusive to BBC iPlayer.
However, you can still get a free TV licence if you, as the licence holder, are 75 years or older and you, or your partner living at the same address, receive pension credit. To find out more about the changes to the rules and apply for a free licence, visit the TV licensing website .
