Tenants and lodgers If you live in self-contained accommodation, such as a flat, then you need your own TV licence. If you rent a room as a lodger, the TV licence for the whole house should cover you, unless you have exclusive access to a toilet or bathroom — in that case you could be classified as living in separate accommodation requiring its own licence.
When you move house you can take your TV licence with you. Just fill out the change of address form , or call If you move in with someone who already has a licence, you can cancel your own licence and potentially get a partial refund.
If you want to cancel your TV licence and you've paid in full for a year then you could be entitled to a refund. You need to have at least one month left on your licence and have a good reason for cancelling. These include:. If you meet the criteria then you can complete a short form on the BBC's website to request your partial refund.
If you feel you've been wrongly fined or have any complaints, then you can seek a resolution through BBC. Any escalations would then be passed on to the Ombudsman Services. That doesn't mean nine out of 10 adults in the UK turn on BBC One every week — the licence fee pays for a range of services, including:.
Test score. Click here to update your details. The easiest way to renew your TV licence is to set up a direct debit, as this ensures your licence is renewed automatically. You may be eligible for a refund if you have at least one full month left on your licence.
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Average costs of student bills. How to set up your energy bills. How to set up your water bill. A television licence secures your legal viewing for an entire year and is payable in advance. So, paying by annual debit order is the most convenient way to ensure that this never happens. You may now also pay online now by using your credit card, or online at your own banking website using the TV Licences account details, or go to the EasyPay website for virtual peace of mind. But just in case you would rather pay in person, there are many options of where to pay.
Other payment options include cheque or postal order payments through the postal system. It's never been easier to pay for your TV Licence. We can only let you know your exact payment dates and amounts once you have started setting up your Direct Debit. Already have a Direct Debit set up? Sign in to see your licence and payment plan details , or make up a missed payment.
You can make your first payment using a debit or credit card, or we can add it to your Direct Debit payments. If you pay for your licence with a TV Licensing payment or savings card and want to switch to Direct Debit, find out how to change your payment method.
Please also have a debit or credit card handy for the first payment.
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