Some households across the UK may be able to cut the cost of their TV Licence – and in certain cases, not pay anything at all. A standard colour TV Licence currently costs £180, while households that only watch on a black-and-white TV pay £60.50.
However, TV Licensing says only people who meet specific criteria can get a free or reduced-fee licence. To be eligible for a free licence, the named licence holder must be aged 75 or over, and either they or a partner living at the same address must receive Pension Credit. Applications can be made from age 74, with payments corrected automatically.
If you cannot get it for free, you may be able to get a reduced-fee Licence. This includes the following groups:
TV Licensing says that if you don’t meet any of the eligibility criteria, you will need to pay. It confirms: “If none of the above apply to you, you will need to buy a TV Licence.” It also confirms there is no discount specifically for students or for people who live alone.
Can I get a fine for not having a TV Licence?
TV Licensing says you can be prosecuted for watching, recording or downloading TV programmes without a valid TV Licence. If you’re convicted, you could face a fine of up to £1,000, plus any court-ordered legal costs and compensation. In Guernsey, the maximum fine is higher with the fine going up to £2,000.
When don’t I need a TV Licence?
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 applies to watching on any device.
If you only do the following, you don’t need a licence:
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