TV Licensing

About the TV Licence

Your TV Licence lets you enjoy a huge range of TV. It covers you for all TV channels, pay TV services like Sky, and live TV on streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Netflix and Freely. As well as everything on BBC iPlayer. On any device.

Watch our short guide on when you need to be covered by a TV Licence.

Find out more about when you need a licence

Getting the right TV Licence for you

Discounts and concessions - If you are 75 or over, blind (severely sight impaired) or live in a care home you could get a free or reduced fee licence.

Students - Whether you’re a university student, a parent or you provide student accommodation, find out when a TV Licence is needed.

Businesses and organisations - Find out if your business address needs a TV Licence to cover you, your staff and customers.

Tenants and lodgers - Find out when you will need your own licence or when one may cover the whole house.

Second homes - You’re covered by your main home’s licence, as long as you or your family don’t watching at both premises at the same time.

Armed forces personnel - In Ministry of Defence accommodation, on or off base, you may need a TV Licence.

How to pay for your TV Licence

Watch our guide on the different ways to pay for your TV Licence, including how to spread the cost into smaller amounts.

Ways to pay for your TV Licence

Supporting customers with the cost of living

View or manage your licence

You can sign in to view or renew your licence.

Sign in online - sign in to your TV Licence to check your details.

Renew your licence - it’s easy to renew your licence online. All you need is your licence number.

Check your payments - whether you pay via Direct Debit, in full or with your TV Licensing payment card.

Update your details – you can change your name, address and other details online, including your payment date if you pay by Direct Debit.

When you buy a TV Licence...

You’ll be helping the BBC to continue creating the shows and services you enjoy.

• From award winning dramas to soaps and sport.
• From trusted news to big entertainment shows.
• From comedy and documentaries to BBC Sounds and Radio.
• From Bitesize and BBC iPlayer to recipes and weather.

Your TV Licence makes it all possible. On TV, radio and online.

Want to know more? Find out what else the TV Licence funds.

Not sure if you need a TV Licence?

Your TV Licence lets you enjoy a huge range of TV. It covers you for all TV channels, pay TV services like Sky, and live TV on streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Netflix and Freely. As well as everything on BBC iPlayer. On any device.

Find out more about what your licence covers.

Going paperless with your TV Licence

It's quick and easy to activate your paperless licence. Watch our short video on how to switch to a paperless TV Licence.

Activate your online licence

Helping you protect yourself from scams

We want to help you keep your data safe. Watch our guide on how to spot a scam and where to report it.

Find out more about reporting and avoiding TV Licensing scams

Terms and Conditions

Find out more about terms and conditions