How do I pay my TV Licence UK?

How do I pay my TV Licence UK?

You can pay using a debit or credit card Call us on 0300 790 6165* or pay online. Or, you can pay smaller amounts by debit or credit card if you apply for a TV Licensing payment card. You can use this card to pay weekly or monthly at any PayPoint, over the phone, by text or online.

Do you need a TV Licence in the UK?

You must have a TV Licence if you: watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they’re broadcast. download or watch BBC programmes on iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.

How much is TV tax in UK?

How much is the licence fee and what is it for? Today, the TV licence costs £157.50 a year (£53 for black and white TV sets). The licence fee’s existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC’s Royal Charter.

Is paying TV Licence legal?

The requirement to hold a TV Licence and to pay a fee for it is mandated by law under the Communications Act 2003 and the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004 (as amended). Even if you access BBC iPlayer through another provider, such as Sky, Virgin, Freeview or BT, you must have a licence.

Who is exempt from TV Licence in UK?

People who are aged 75 or over and receive Pension Credit. People who are blind (severely sight impaired). People who live in qualifying residential care and are disabled or over 60 and retired. For businesses that provide units of overnight accommodation, for example, hotels and mobile units.

How much is a TV Licence 2021 per month?

From 1 April 2021, a standard TV Licence costs £159 and we offer a choice of payment methods to suit you. You can pay in one go, or spread the cost with a range of Direct Debit options or a TV Licensing payment card. You could pay less for your licence.

Do you have to pay for TV licence in UK?

Many countries require people to pay for a TV Licence or a tax that funds their public broadcaster. Ireland, France, Italy, Japan and South Africa are just a few examples of countries that have a system similar to the UK’s. How much is a TV Licence? TV Licence for colour TV is priced at £159 per household (black and white is £53.50 annually).

Do you need a TV licence if you have Freeview?

You can let TV Licensing know that you don’t require a TV Licence through this link. If you have Sky or Freeview you will still need to pay for a TV Licence if you watch any live TV. Why do I have to pay TV Licence?

When do short term TV licences expire in the UK?

Short dated licences are set to expire 12 months after the previous expiry date. If a UK resident aged 74 years wishes to purchase a TV Licence, they can apply for a short-term TV Licence to cover the time until they reach 75 when they become eligible for a free licence in the UK.

How can I get a refund on my TV licence?

Where students can get a small discount is by claiming a refund for any complete months that they spend away from their term time address, at another licenced property. If, for example, a student goes to their parents’ house from May – September every year, they can apply for a refund for a quarter of the year.