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BACS electronic transfer

You can pay for your TV Licence in full, quickly and securely with an electronic transfer (BACS) from your bank or building society.

Please note that the details for BACS electronic transfer below are for personal and single site business customers only. If you’re buying or renewing a TV Licence for your hotel or multiple site business, please follow the links below.

How to make a transfer

How to make a transfer
Give your bank the following account details for TV Licensing:
  • Sort code: 60-80-09
  • Account name: CBS TVL Telebanking
  • Account number: 30287561
  • Your reference number: Your 10 digit Licence number

Your licence will then be sent to you.

The details above can also be used to make an internet bank transfer.

Please note that if you do not pay the full amount due or quote your licence number as the reference number the payment will be returned.

Find out if BACS electronic transfer is the best way to pay for you

Find out if BACS electronic transfer is the best way to pay for you
I am a renewing customer You can pay the full cost by BACS electronic transfer using the details above.
I need a new licence Unfortunately it's not possible to buy your first licence by this method. It's just as easy to set up a Direct Debit or pay by debit/credit card.
I’m a Direct Debit customer and I need to make a payment Please view your TV Licence online. You can then pay any missed payment shown on your payment plan by debit or credit card. It isn't possible to pay a missed Direct Debit payment by BACS.
I’m on the TV Licensing savings card or payment card scheme

You can only pay the full amount with BACS electronic transfer, so you can’t make part payments this way.
I’m a multiple site business and need a Company Group Licence Find out how to pay by BACS electronic transfer for a Company Group Licence.
I’m eligible for a blind concession or aged over 74 licence to renew Unfortunately it's not possible to use BACS to pay for a concessionary licence. Please use another payment method. For more details, go to either Blind/severely sight impaired or aged over 74.

Spread the cost of your licence by setting up a Direct Debit.

Find out how to pay if you’re a hotel or business.

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