TV Licensing

When can I request a refund?

You can request a refund on your TV Licence if:

• you won’t need your licence again before it expires;
• you have already paid for your licence in full;
• you have one month or more left on it;
• less than two years have passed since the date the licence expired (If you are entitled to a free TV Licence or a blind concessionary licence, the two-year time limit does not apply to your refund request);
• you no longer watch live on all TV channels, watch live TV on streaming services, or use BBC iPlayer*. On any device;
• you’re moving to an address that already has a TV Licence;
• you have two licences for the same address;
• the licence holder has died;
• you’re living with someone aged 75 or over who is eligible for a free TV Licence;
• you’re moving into a care home;
• you’re moving abroad.

For more information see our refund and cancellation page.

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