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Hotels, hostels, mobile units and campsites
Hotels, hostels, campsites and mobile units must be covered by a valid TV Licence if staff or customers watch or record television programmes as they're being shown on TV. This includes the use of devices such as a TV, computer, mobile phone, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder.
A single TV Licence costing £142.50 will cover up to 15 accommodation units on a single site. If you have more than 15 units, there is an additional fee for every five extra units (or fewer).
Mobile units or other areas where a TV receiver is installed or used must also be covered by a TV Licence.
Definitions of ‘accommodation unit’, and ‘mobile unit’ and ‘site’ |
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| Accommodation units | This is a room, caravan, tent or moveable dwelling. The majority of accommodation offered must be for fewer than 28 consecutive nights. If the majority of accommodation you offer is for guests who stay longer than 28 consecutive nights, you may still qualify for a reduced fee TV Licence as a provider of mobile units (see below). |
| Mobile units |
This is overnight accommodation that can move easily from one location to another and where accommodation offered is for guests who stay longer than 28 consecutive nights. Each mobile unit needs to be provided to guests by the same person and operated from the same place. Usually a mobile unit has:
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| Sites | If a public road, highway or railway divides your premises, this creates two or more separate sites. You need a separate licence for each site. Buildings on the same premises, but under separate ownership, also need separate licences. |
Cost of a hotel and mobile units TV Licence |
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| Your licence fee will be based on the number of accommodation or mobile units you offer where a TV receiver is installed or used. | |
| To cover up to 15 units | You only need to pay one fee of £142.50. |
| To cover more than 15 units | You pay one fee for the first 15 units and an additional fee of £142.50 for every extra 5 units (or fewer). |
Apply for a hotel and mobile units TV Licence
Please complete the online form, print and return it to us at:
TV Licensing
Payments and Commercial Licensing
Bristol
BS1 3ZZ
How to pay |
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| You can pay for your hotel and mobile units TV Licence by cheque or BACS electronic transfer. You must pay the licence fee in full as there is no facility to spread the cost. | |
| Pay by BACS electronic transfer |
Your bank will require the following details about TV Licensing’s account: Bank: National Westminster Sort code: 60-80-09 Account number: 30287545 Reference: Your reference number If you are an existing customer, your nine digit reference number is your licence number, which can be found on any correspondence from us. If you are a new customer, a reference number will be provided when you complete the online application form. |
| Pay by cheque |
Make this payable to 'TV Licensing' and send it, along with your completed application form, to: TV Licensing |
You don’t need a TV Licence if
TV sets are only used for:
- Closed circuit monitoring
- Playing DVDs or videos e.g. for training purposes
For your business or organisation
TV Licence fee calculator
Work out exactly how much to pay. Just enter the number of units of accommodation or mobile units with TV receivers and click on 'Calculate' to find out how much your TV Licence will cost.
Need a black and white TV Licence?
Need a black and white TV Licence? Call us on 0844 800 6790.
