TV Licensing

How to change your bank details for your TV Licence?

If you need to change your bank details for your TV Licence, the process is quick and simple. You can change your Direct Debit information easily online.

To change or update your bank details online, you’ll need to have to have the following to hand:

• your TV Licence number
• your last name
• your postcode
• the bank details we hold for you (sort code and account number).

Don't know your licence number?

Paying for someone else

You can change your bank details online. You’ll need to have to have the following to hand:

• TV Licence number
• licence holder's last name
• licence holder's postcode
• bank details we hold for you (sort code and account number).

If you move home you’ll need to change the correspondence address to ensure you receive reminders and payment plan updates.

I want to change my payment scheme or payment date

Change your current payment method or scheme, for example from yearly to monthly.

To change the date we take your Direct Debit payment, please sign in and update your details online. To do this you’ll need to enter your licence number, last name, and postcode.

Update your other details

Why might you need to update your bank details?

You will need to update your bank details for you TV Licence if you:

• have recently switched banks
• have closed an account
• need to update or change how your Direct Debit payments are managed