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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
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- Debit Or Credit Card
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- Payment Card
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- Cheque Or Postal Order
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- TV Licensing Savings Card
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- Bacs Bank Transfer
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- Over 75 TV Licence
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- FAQ
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- Direct Debit
May 20, 2019 · You do not need a licence if you watch TV on demand for services including ITV Hub, All 4, Amazon Prime and Netflix, but you do need on if you are using BBC iPlayer. If you are with Sky, Virgin...
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- Overview
- Apply for this licence
- How much it costs
- If you live in a shared household
- Students
- Businesses
- Change or cancel your TV Licence
- Apply by phone
- Fines and penalties
You need a TV Licence to watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they're broadcast, and to watch on-demand BBC programmes on iPlayer
Start now on the TV Licensing website
You need a TV Licence if you:
•watch or record live TV on any channel or service
•use BBC iPlayer
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:
A TV Licence costs £159 (£53.50 for black and white TV sets) for both homes and businesses.
You need your own TV Licence if you have separate tenancy agreements and you watch TV in your own room.
You can have one TV Licence for the whole household if you either:
•watch TV in a single shared area
•have a joint tenancy agreement
If you’re living in university accommodation you’ll need a TV Licence to watch TV in your own room. Shared areas may already be covered by a TV Licence.
If you live at another address outside of term time, you can use its TV Licence while you’re at university on any device that’s:
•battery powered
•not plugged in
If your business offers overnight accommodation, for example a hotel, you need a TV licence for guests to watch TV in their room. A single TV Licence will cover up to 15 rooms or accommodation units.
If you move home you can update your address on the TV Licencing website.
You can cancel your TV Licence or apply for a refund on the TV Licencing website.
TV Licensing
Telephone: 0300 790 6071
Minicom: 0300 709 6050
Find out about call charges
You can be fined up to £1,000 if you watch or record live TV without a TV Licence.
We offer many ways to pay for your licence. So please check that you’re on the right scheme for you. With our monthly and quarterly Direct Debit schemes you can spread the cost of your licence. We’ll let you know when payments will be taken from your account.
At any PayPoint store, you can buy or renew a licence, make payments on a TV Licensing payment card, or save towards your next licence with our savings card. You can make payments by debit card or cash.
Sep 1, 2016 · Where can I get a TV licence? You can buy a TV licence online or over the phone by calling 0300 790 6165.
Jan 29, 2023 · The TV licence is a bill that most households pay on a monthly or yearly basis. Those who want to watch live TV or use the BBC's iPlayer service must fork out for a licence for their home.
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