The Simple Payment Plan was created for those in financial difficulty.
Customers who qualify are able to choose from either a fortnightly or monthly payment plan that spreads the cost of a licence over 12 months, which is different to current payment plans. The Simple Payment Plan also offers flexibility if a payment is missed, as it can be spread across the remainder of the plan instead of having to pay double the amount next time. If payments are missed three months in a row, customers are removed from the Simple Payment Plan.
Customers are eligible for a Simple Payment Plan licence if they:
If you would like to speak to someone about your finances, there are many not-for-profit organisations offering free, confidential and independent advice. Any not-for-profit organisation providing this service can refer you to us to join the Simple Payment Plan, and we’ve included contact details for some of these organisations below:
Customers who qualify can choose from either a fortnightly or monthly cash payment plan. Customers paying via this scheme can make payments:
Alternatively, payments can be taken from a bank account via a monthly Direct Debit or by setting up a Continuous Payment Authority (CPA), where payments are taken from a debit or credit card monthly or fortnightly.
Find out other ways we can help if you are struggling to pay for your licence.
If you have signed up to the Simple Payment Plan and pay by Direct Debit, the reference ‘TV Licensing SPP’ will appear on your bank account.
Wescot Credit Services Ltd (Wescot) took over processing the Simple Payment Plan on Monday, 10 March 2025.
Your Direct Debit payments should show as TV Licensing SPP when they are collected from your bank account.
However, some banks may display the legal entity name. This means you may see "Wescot Credit SVS T/A TVL-SPP" instead of TV Licensing SPP on your banking app. We apologise for any confusion this may cause.
If you set up a plan before 10 March 2025, your Direct Debit should now appear as TV Licensing SPP instead of Elderbridge.
It is important that you continue making your payments and do not cancel your Direct Debit.