TV Licensing Requirements

New campaign urges residents to be aware of TV licensing requirements

The people at TV Licensing have asked L&Q to remind residents about who needs to get a television licence.
You need to be covered by a valid TV licence to receive or record television programmes as they are being broadcast in the UK. This is the case whether you are receiving the programmes via TV or any other device, such as a mobile phone or a PC.

• A colour TV licence costs £135.50 per year

• A licence for a black and white TV is £45.50 per year

To help spread the cost of this there are things like a weekly cash scheme and Cash Easy Entry (CEE).

The CEE scheme

This is a weekly payment scheme designed to help anyone who would prefer to make regular small cash payments. CEE scheme members can pay over-the-counter at PayPoint outlets by cash or debit card or over the phone using a credit or debit card.

TV Licensing savings card

You can also save towards the cost of a TV licence by using a TV Licensing savings card, which has replaced the old TV Licence savings stamps. People can save money on their cards by paying via credit or debit card at any PayPoint outlet or over the phone. The savings card is designed to help people save towards the yearly licence fee in small manageable amounts.

PayPoint

People wishing to pay or save for their TV licence in person can use PayPoint’s growing network of more than 16,000 outlets across the UK, using cash or debit card payments. PayPoint outlets can be found in newsagents, convenience stores, supermarkets, petrol stations and other retailers. To find their nearest PayPoint, people can visit the Paypoint Locator website or call 0870 850 7846.

If you would like more information or to buy a licence, please call 0870 240 1294 or log on to the TV Licensing Website

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