TV licence discounts for concessions (Free for over-75s) (2024)

FAQs

TV licence discounts for concessions (Free for over-75s)? ›

If you're 75 or over and you receive Pension Credit

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.

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. The Government sets the criteria for Pension Credit.

You don't need a TV Licence if you never watch live on any channel, pay TV service or streaming service, or use BBC iPlayer*. This includes recording and downloading. On any device. Or let us know you don't need a TV Licence.

According to Martin's website Money Saving Expert, the rule is hidden in TV Licensing's advice for students guide which says that students whose parents or guardians have a TV licence can watch live TV and BBC iPlayer on a smartphone, tablet or laptop that is not plugged in or charging at the time, without paying for ...

Learn how to get a free TV Licence. Free TV Licences are only available if you're 75 or over and you, or your partner living at the same address, are receiving Pension Credit.

Pay yearly - £169.50

You'll pay the full licence fee automatically every 12 months. We will let you know your exact payment dates and amounts once you have started setting up your Direct Debit. You can also choose to make your first payment using a debit or credit card, and then pay the rest by Direct Debit.

If you pay for your licence with a TV Licensing payment card (cash plan), call 0300 555 0286*. If you pay for your licence by Direct Debit, call 0300 790 0368*.

The number of households opting not to pay the TV licence last year was double the rate of 2022. Last year, a startling one in four households decided not to purchase a TV licence. While the recent crisis at RTÉ has shown that change is needed in the organisation, change is needed in the whole funding model.

They will explain that you don't have to say anything, but if you do it could be used in court. If you agree, they will ask to inspect your TV receiver and then they will ask you some questions about the offence of watching TV without a licence.

How much is a TV Licence per month? ›

We'll spread the cost of your first Direct Debit licence over six months, at around £28.25 a month. From then on you'll pay around £14.12 a month. We'll take four payments throughout the year. Each payment will include a £1.25 charge.

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When you choose to spread the cost of paying for your TV Licence by monthly Direct Debit, you usually pay part of it up front. This means your payments will be higher in the first six months.

Money raised from the licence fee pays for BBC shows and services - including TV, radio, the BBC website, podcasts, iPlayer and apps. There were 24.4 million licences in force in the year to March 2023. From 1 April, the cost will go up by 6.6% to £169.50, after being frozen for two years.

No, a TV Licence will usually last for a year. For example, if you buy a licence today, it will cover you for up to 12 months – the rest of this month and 11 months after that.

You can: pay the total cost of your licence once a year. pay a smaller amount each month. pay once every 3 months.

A TV licence is renewable once every year. Organisations, including businesses, need a TV licence for each set in their possession. Households need only one licence for all TV sets in the house, provided that they all belong to the same owner. Renewal dates are spread over 12 months.