How do I contact TV Licence by phone?
TV Licensing can be contacted via:
- Our website at www.tvlicensing.co.uk.
- By our Contact us form.
- The post at: Customer Relations, TV Licensing, Darlington, DL98 1TL.
- Our call centre by phone on 0300 790 6096*
How can TV Licensing prove you are watching TV 2020?
They work by detecting the electromagnetic signature that your television gives off. They are so accurate that they can tell you where in the house the TV is, and they can indeed see the channel you are watching.
How do I renew my TV Licence by phone?
You can renew your TV licence:
- In person, at your local An Post office (using cash, cheque, credit or debit card or by using TV licence saving stamps)
- Online, through TV Licence Online.
- By phone, Lo-Call 1890 228528 (for credit or debit card transactions only)
How can I avoid paying my TV Licence?
How can I cancel my TV licence?
- Cancel payment first. If you pay by direct debit you can cancel it by filling out TV Licensing’s contact form.
- Then fill out the declaration.
- TV Licensing may visit.
Can I cancel my TV Licence if I don’t watch BBC?
You can cancel your licence if you no longer: watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel. watch or stream programmes live on an online TV service (such as ITV Hub, All 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, Sky Go, etc.) download or watch any BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer.
Who is exempt from TV Licence?
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.
Can I buy a TV Licence over the phone?
Call us on 0300 790 6165* or pay online. You can use this card to pay weekly or monthly at any PayPoint, over the phone, by text or online. Call 0300 555 0286* to get a TV Licensing payment card.
Can I refuse to pay TV Licence?
You DON’T have to pay (unless you’re watching BBC iPlayer) You only need a TV licence if you watch or record TV as it’s being broadcast or use iPlayer – if you only use other catch-up sites, you don’t need one.
Do TV license inspectors visit?
Can TV licence inspectors visit your house? Inspectors can visit your house, although you’re likely to receive a letter before this point. You can refuse to let an inspector in, but this might lead to them getting a court order – which means they would be allowed to enter by law without your permission.
Do I need to pay TV Licence if I don’t watch BBC?
You don’t need a TV Licence if you never watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel, or live on an online TV service, and you never download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.
Do I need a TV licence to watch BBC iPlayer?
Yes, you need to be covered by a TV licence to download or watch BBC programmes on demand, including catch up TV, on BBC iPlayer. This applies to all devices, including a smart TV, desktop computer…
What is a BBC license?
The BBC, as statutory Television Licensing Authority, is responsible for the collection of the TV licence fee and enforcement of the TV licence system. It does this under the guise of TV Licensing.
What is a TV license?
Television licence. A television licence or broadcast receiving licence is a payment required in many countries for the reception of television broadcasts, or the possession of a television set where some broadcasts are funded in full or in part by the licence fee paid. The fee is sometimes also required to own a radio or receive radio broadcasts.
