BBC £180 TV Licence rules to get refund - full list of those entitled

Paying for a TV Licence is one of those things in life few people enjoy but must accept as just a rule you have to follow. A standard TV Licence will set you back £180. But what not everyone realises that there are circumstances where that sum you’ve forked out can be refunded. If that happens, there is a process to go through, TV Licensing explains - and how much you might get in a repayment depends on certain factors. Why would you be able to claim a refund, you might wonder.

Well, if you do not need a licence any more before the one you have runs out, you can make a request for a refund - as long as there is at least 1 full month left on it. Furthermore, if you meet the criteria for an over-75 concession, or for a blind concession, you can make a claim for a refund. And in those circumstances, you can do so at any point, regardless if how long you have left on your licence. The TV Licensing website 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." If you do not any longer need your licence, and it is found that you are eligible for a refund payment, the TV Licensing officials will make a calculation based on when the licence you have was issued, and when it expires. Refunds are calculated in unused months. The rules say you could get a refund for anywhere between one and 11 months, depending on your situation.

If you want to sit down and look into when your licence expiry date is, it’s pretty simple to do so. Just sign to the TV Licensing website with your licence number, name and postcode. If they decide that your claim is valid, and a refund payment is agreed, your licence ends at once. Here is the full list of people who may be entitled to a refund on their TV Licence: The address is covered by another licence refunds for those who qualify for a blind concession TV receiving equipment is no longer in use Refunds in consequence of a free TV Licence application - payments are made for each complete month remaining on the current licence.

TV Licence is bought in error refunds for those who do not need it before it runs out and there is at least one month left on it Refunds due to the death of the licence holder A replacement TV Licence has been bought refunds for those who qualify for over-75 concession For more on refund rules on TV Licences and for information on who might qualify, go to the relevant section of the TV Licensing website here .