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Ways to pay for a TV Licence
A TV Licence costs £174.50. Most people spread the cost by paying by Direct Debit – payments are made automatically so you don’t have to worry about remembering. Or you can make a one-off payment by debit or credit card.
You could pay less for your licence if you’re over 75, blind, or live in a care home.
Spread the cost with a Direct Debit (most popular)
Monthly - from £14.54
Most popular way to pay, you pay smaller amounts more often.
Because of the law, you must pay for your first licence up front in the first 6 months. This means the first 6 payments are higher, about £29.10 a month. From month 7 onwards, you’ll pay about £14.54 a month.
You don’t pay more overall. If you cancel, you get any unused months refunded.
Quarterly - from £44.89
We'll take four payments throughout the year. Each payment will include a £1.25 charge.
Annual - £174.50
Pay for your licence in one yearly payment. No additional fee.
Debit or credit card
You can pay for your licence online today by debit or credit card. This is a one-off payment that you will have to repeat to renew.
TV Licensing payment card
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly - from £6.50
Our payment card allows you to pay weekly and fortnightly, or monthly. Once it is set up, you can pay online, via our TVL Pay app, by phone, text message or at any PayPoint.
Other ways to pay
You can pay by cheque, postal order or BACS. You also have the option to pay in cash or using a debit card at any PayPoint. Find out more about black and white TV Licences, or upgrading to colour.
All you need to know about how to pay for your TV Licence
When I pay for my TV Licence, will I be covered straight away?
If you arrange to pay your TV Licence by Direct Debit or in full by debit or credit card, you will be covered immediately. For all other purchase methods, cover will begin as soon as we receive the first payment.
Will I get a TV Licence renewal reminder?
Updating your TV Licence
If you already have a TV Licence you can update your details at any time.
If you still have questions take a look at TV Licensing FAQs where you can find all the answers in one place.