TV Licence – Simple steps to claim refund worth £159

Britons are urged to check if they need their TV Licence as if not, they could make savings worth £159.

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, any extra cash could be vital for families on low incomes feeling the squeeze.

People only need a TV licence in the UK to watch any programme that is being broadcasted or streamed live.

It is needed to watch live content that is on streaming services, such as BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime.

This means Britons do not need a licence if they only watch Netflix and YouTube.

For those looking for a refund on their TV licence application, there are only a few steps to follow.

Britons 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 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.

Working out precise refund amounts can be complicated, so TV licensing will take care of that.

They’ll look carefully at the information they have been given and let them know if they can offer them a refund, and how much it will be.

The refund form appears as an online application that those looking for a refund can fill in.

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.

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.

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.

There are other concessions available for those staying in residential accommodations and care homes.

An accommodation for residential care (ARC) concessionary television licence comes to £7.50 per room, flat or bungalow.

For more information, people can visit the TV Licensing website.