A TV licence is needed in the UK to watch any programme that is being broadcasted or streamed live. As the cost of living crisis continues, Britons are urged to check if they need their TV Licence.
Currently, the cost of the television licence comes to £159 per household which covers every device in one home.
As energy bills soar, it’s more important than ever to check if there are any savings to be made.
One way could be to get a TV licence refund.
A licence is needed to watch live content that is on streaming services, such as BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime.
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However, Britons could be eligible for a refund if they only watch Netflix and YouTube.
While the BBC is responsible for managing the licence fee, the Government sets any deals, concessions or discounts.
Britons considered legally blind can access 50 percent off their TV Licence bill.
In this circumstance, households that own a blind TV licence will only get £79.50 back in a refund.
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Refund forms can be found on the TV Licensing website, which will guide those struggling with the application.
The refund form appears as an online application that those looking for a refund can fill in.
People can request a refund for their TV Licence if they won’t need their licence again before it expires, and they have at least one complete month left on it or if their licence expired less than two years ago.
If someone is eligible for an over 75 or blind concession, they can apply at any time and for any length of time left on their licence.
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Working out precise refund amounts can be complicated, but TV Licensing will do it for people.
They’ll look carefully at the information people give them and let them know if they can offer them a refund, and how much it will be.
The £159 fee will be frozen, remaining the same until at least 2027.
Residents in care homes that have ARC schemes only have to pay a concessionary rate of £7.50, while those over 75 in residences with ARC schemes are eligible for a free licence.
Over 75s in receipt of Pension Credit don’t have to pay as well as anyone who doesn’t watch live TV on any channel or service, including BBC iPlayer, no matter what their age.
As part of the refund application, applicants should include the name on their TV Licence, address and postcode.
As well as this, applicants must also include the date from when they no longer need the licence within the application.
Those applying for the refund will not need to calculate how much they are owed as this will be done for them by TV Licensing.
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