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Free TV Licence
- Anyone aged over 75 and receiving Pension Credit is eligible for a free TV Licence, paid for by the BBC. This can be done quickly and simply online or over the phone. Visit tvl.co.uk/75apply or call 0300 790 6151 (until 31 July).
www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2021/over-75s-updateOver-75s Licences: An update on arrangements and next steps - BBC
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A TV Licence costs £169.50. Most people spread the cost by paying by Direct Debit, but you can also pay all in one go. You could pay less for your licence if you’re over 75, blind, or live in a care home.
- Direct Debit
We'll usually spread the cost of your first Direct Debit...
- Debit Or Credit Card
If you pay for your TV Licence by Direct Debit or payment...
- Payment Card
If you've previously made a debit/credit card payment, you...
- Cheque Or Postal Order
Cheque or postal order. You can pay for a licence by cheque...
- TV Licensing Savings Card
If you already have a licence, a TV Licensing savings card...
- Bacs Bank Transfer
I have a TV Licensing payment or savings card. We only take...
- Over 75 TV Licence
The average Pension Credit payment is over £67 per week† You...
- FAQ
Free TV Licence. Can I apply for a free TV Licence? I'm over...
- Direct Debit
- 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...
It’s easy to pay for a new TV Licence with a Direct Debit or by debit or credit card. Please answer the questions below to make sure you buy the right licence. Other payment methods are also available – take a look at our ways to pay.
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: streaming...
If you're at least 75 years old you may be needlessly paying for your TV licence because, until next June, everyone over this age can get it for free. However, the free TV licence isn't automatic - you need to apply for it.
There are various TV licence discounts and concessions, and which one you might be eligible for depends on your circumstances. If you're 75 or over and you receive Pension Credit you can claim a free TV licence. It'll cover you and anyone you live with, regardless of their age.
Guidance for people aged over 75. Anyone aged over 75 and receiving Pension Credit is eligible for a free TV Licence, paid for by the BBC. If you’re over 75 and not in receipt of Pension Credit you have to pay for a TV licence. If you are over 75, you can check if you can get a free TV Licence.
