9 reasons you can cancel your TV Licence without a fine and get £170 payment
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Many people are paying for TV licences when they do not need to, it has emerged. And if you're one of them, you could get a refund worth nearly £170. There are a number of reasons that mean you do not need a licence. But be aware - TV Licensing officials may pop round to make sure what you say is correct.
If you don't know what the TV licence actually covers, you are far from alone. Four out of 10 people are clueless about what the TV licence covers. The cost of a full TV licence has now risen to £169.50, in line with inflation, adding a hefty amount to yearly expenses.
This makes it crucial to verify its necessity, particularly as incomes continue to be squeezed. The licence is compulsory for anyone who streams live TV or uses BBC iPlayer, with non-payment risking a hefty fine. However, a survey conducted earlier this year by FCA-regulated credit broker Viva Money revealed that 43% of UK adults don't fully grasp what the TV licence entails. Those who mainly watch platforms like Netflix, Disney+, or catch-up services (excluding BBC iPlayer) might discover they don't need a licence at all (that's reason one).
This could enable them to cancel their payment and potentially claim a refund. All UK households will need a TV licence if they watch or record TV programmes as they're broadcast. This rule applies to all programmes on any channel, from soaps and documentaries to films. Even if these programmes are broadcast live on a computer, laptop, tablet or phone, rather than a TV, a licence is required to watch them, reports the Daily Star.
