Full list of people who can cancel TV licence for £169.50 refund
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A whopping four out of 10 people are clueless about what the TV licence actually covers, meaning some might be paying for something they don't need. With the cost of a full TV licence now standing at £169.50 after an inflation hike in April, it's a significant addition to yearly expenses - making it crucial to check if you really need one, especially with incomes still under pressure.
The licence is compulsory for anyone who streams live TV or uses BBC iPlayer, and not paying can result in a hefty fine. However, a survey conducted earlier this year by FCA-regulated credit broker Viva Money revealed that a staggering 43% of UK adults don't fully grasp what the TV licence entails.
If you mainly watch platforms like Netflix, Disney+, or catch-up services (excluding BBC iPlayer), you might not need a licence at all. This could mean you're able to cancel your payment and potentially claim a refund. All UK households require a TV licence if they watch or record TV programmes as they're being 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, you must have a licence to watch them. Plus, households need a licence if they download or watch programmes broadcast on BBC iPlayer - whether it's live, catch up, or on demand.
