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How much does a TV Licence cost and payment options?
A TV Licence costs £174.50 per year. Most people choose to spread the cost by Direct Debit, from £14.54 per month.
Spread the cost or pay in full
Monthly Direct Debit - from £14.54 (most popular)
We'll spread the cost of your first Direct Debit licence over six months, at around £29.10 a month. From then on you'll pay around £14.54 a month.
Quarterly Direct Debit - from £44.89
We'll take four payments throughout the year. Each payment will include a £1.25 charge.
Yearly Direct Debit or card payment - £174.50
Pay the full licence fee automatically every year by Direct Debit, or pay for your licence by debit or credit card.
Other ways to pay
You can pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly (from £6.50) with our TV Licensing payment card. On our TVL Pay app, by phone, text message or at any PayPoint.
You can also pay by cheque, postal order or BACS. Or you can pay in cash or with a debit card at any PayPoint.
Find out more about other ways to pay.
TV Licence discounts and concessions
- If you’re aged 74 and over and you, or your partner living at the same address receive Pension Credit, you could get a free licence.
- If you live in a care home or sheltered accommodation, you may be able to pay a reduced fee of £7.50.
- If you’re blind (severely sight impaired) you can apply to pay half of the licence fee (£87.25)
- If you only watch on a black and white TV, the licence costs £58.50.
TV Licences for businesses and organisations
For a single property such as a shop or office, you'll only need one TV Licence. If your business has more than one address, you may need multiple licences or a Company Group TV Licence.
Licences for businesses and organisations
TV Licences for hospitality & entertainment venues
Hospitality businesses can apply for a licence to cover guest accommodation or mobile units (hotels, hostels, mobile units and campsites).
Licences are also available for entertainment venues (such as corporate boxes or sports stadiums).
The licence cost will depend on the number of units or rooms where a licence is needed.
Licences for hotels, hostels, mobile units, and campsites.
Licences for entertainment venues.
If you still have questions take a look at TV Licensing FAQs where you can find all the answers in one place.