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How can I cancel my TV Licence legally?

by Bobbi Devlin

How can I cancel my TV Licence legally?

Cancel payment first. If you pay by direct debit you can cancel it by filling out TV Licensing’s contact form. Tell it you no longer watch TV and confirm your current address. You’ll also need to cancel your direct debit with your bank.

Can you cancel your TV Licence if you dont watch BBC?

You can cancel your licence if you no longer: watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel. watch or stream programmes live on an online TV service (such as ITV Hub, All 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, Sky Go, etc.) download or watch any BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer.

Do you need a TV Licence if you dont watch BBC?

You don’t need a TV Licence if you never watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel, or live on an online TV service, and you never download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.

Do you have to let TV Licence inspectors in?

Can TV licence inspectors visit your house? You can refuse to let an inspector in, but this might lead to them getting a court order – which means they would be allowed to enter by law without your permission.

Do you have to let TV licence inspectors in?

How do I cancelled my TV licence?

Call TV Licensing on: 0300 790 6165

  • Complete an online form and wait for them to get back to you
  • Use SlothMove’s home setup service which enables you to cancel your TV license quickly an do much more

    • How to pay the TV licence?

    Pay online using MasterCard or Visa

  • Cash/cheque or Debit Card at any Post Office
  • By Direct Debit
  • By phone: 01 7058800 using MasterCard or Visa
  • Post a cheque (crossed and made payable to An Post) to your local TV Licence Record’s Office
  • TV licence stamps available at your local Post Office
  • Cash at selected Postpoint outlets

    • How do I contact TV Licensing?

    Call 0300 790 6131.

  • Listen to the 30 second welcome message (tortuous,but you can’t do anything else at this stage).
  • As soon as the voice begins to read out the first menu options press 5.
  • As soon as the voice begins to read out the second menu options press 5.
  • As soon as the voice begins to read out the third menu options press 3.

    • Do I need a TV licence for watching Netflix?

    So, to answer your question simply. You do not need a TV licence to watch Netflix, even through your television. You do need a TV licence if you continue to record shows on your freeview box. You do not need a TV licence if you solely watch programmes on apps such iPlayer or 4OD, but this could change in the future.