In the UK, households are legally required to have a TV licence if a person watches or records live TV programmes, regardless of the channel. The cost of a television licence per household comes to £159 which covers all devices - but do you really need to pay it?
While a TV licence is only necessary for those who watch live TV or stream on BBC iPlayer, it could mean the thousands who don’t could cut costs by cancelling or requesting a refund. Households can also apply for a refund if their licence fee has expired less than two years ago.
Britons looking to apply for a refund do not need to work out how much they will get back from TV Licensing as this will be done for them. The organisation bases its refund calculations on when someone’s licence was issued, its expiry date, and when the household can show they no longer needed it.
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To qualify for this refund, those looking for their £159 will need to go through a refund application process. This will include applicants showing qualifying evidence to support their TV licence refund request.
The £159 refund will then be paid directly to recipients by either a cheque or by BACS transfer directly into their bank account. Those looking for more information on when their television licence expires can sign into their account.
To do this, households must log in using their licence number, the name on the licence and postcode. On the website, advice is offered on how the refund process works.
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