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The TV licence fee increased this year(Image: Getty)<\/p>\nThe TV licence costs \u00a3174.50 a year, but there are certain circumstances in which you could be entitled to a refundThe TV licence fee increased this year(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n
Thousands of individuals could be in line for a refund on their TV <\/a>licence fee if they meet certain criteria. Even though it’s a semi-controversial subject among Brits, in the UK, it’s compulsory to have a licence to watch or record live television, or to view any content – whether it’s live or catch-up – on BBC iPlayer.<\/p>\n This regulation also extends to laptops, computers<\/a>, tablets, and mobile phones. In April, the BBC TV licence fee saw a \u00a35 increase, taking it to \u00a3174.50, in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate.<\/p>\n You don’t need a TV licence if you only watch programmes on catch-up using streaming services other than BBC iPlayer, according to the Manchester Evening News<\/a>.<\/p>\n These include Netflix, Amazon Prime, ITVX, Disney Plus, YouTube, All4 and My5. However, if you decide to watch any live shows through these services, you would require a TV licence.<\/p>\n In June, a father won a court case against TV licensing after he cancelled his licence to watch streaming services.<\/p>\n Lee Stuart was taken to court for not paying his TV licence – despite having previously explained to a TV Licensing inspector that he didn’t need one.<\/p>\n If you feel like you could be entitled to a refund, read below to see the full list of those who qualify for a payment.<\/p>\n Full list of circumstances where you could be entitled to a refund<\/p>\n Certain groups of individuals are eligible for a free or discounted TV licence. See if you belong to one of these categories.<\/p>\n People entitled to free or discount TV licence. If you’re found viewing television shows <\/a>that need a TV licence, you could be penalised up to \u00a31,000.<\/p>\n If you don’t require a TV licence, you must state so on the TV Licensing website. The TV licence can be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually.<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n It comes after more than 6,500 people have signed an online petition<\/a> urging the UK Government to fund the TV licence fee for all State Pensioners and those who reach the official age of retirement, which is currently 66.<\/p>\n The \u2018Fund free TV licences for all pensioners\u2019 petition has been posted on the UK Government\u2019s<\/a> petitions-parliament website.<\/p>\n At 10,000 signatures of support it would be entitled to a written response, at 100,000, it would be considered by the Petitions Committee for debate in Parliament.<\/p>\n![\"London,](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_BBC-iPlayer-BBC-News-BBC-Sport-and-other-Apps-on-iPhone-screen.jpg\")
The Culture Secretary has left the door open to wealthier households paying more for their TV licence (Image: stockcam via Getty Images)<\/p>\n\n
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Only over 75s in receipt of Pension Credit currently receive a free TV licence, saving \u00a3174.50 on the annual fee(Image: Peter Dazeley, Peter Dazeley via Getty Images)<\/p>\n\n
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