BBC TV Licensing refund rules for those who paid £180 - key details

Need to know BBC TV Licensing refund rules for those who paid £180 - key details A TV Licence costs £180 - but you may be entitled to a refund in some circumstances Little-known TV Licensing rules mean you could get a refund: what you need to know - Households may be able to get money back from their £180 TV licence if they no longer need it, buy one by mistake, or qualify for a concession. - To claim because you no longer need a licence, there must be at least one full month left. Those who qualify for a concession because they are over-75 or blind can apply at any time, regardless of how long is left on their licence. - TV Licensing says: "Working out precise refund amounts can be complicated. But we will do it for you. We'll look carefully at the information you give us and let you know if we can offer you a refund, and how much it will be." - Refunds are calculated in unused months, with claims potentially covering between one and 11 months. If a refund is approved, the licence ends immediately. - Other possible reasons for a refund include the address being covered by another licence, TV equipment no longer being used, the death of the licence holder, or a replacement licence being bought. READ THE FULL STORY: BBC £180 TV Licence rules to get refund - full list of those entitled