Does the licence fee pay for radio?
How is the money spent? 86% of the licence fee is spent on BBC TV channels, radio stations, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and online services.
How do I pay my BBC licence fee?
You can pay using a debit or credit card Call us on 0300 790 6165* or pay online. Or, you can pay smaller amounts by debit or credit card if you apply for a TV Licensing payment card. You can use this card to pay weekly or monthly at any PayPoint, over the phone, by text or online.
When was radio licence abolished?
February 1971
Radio-only licences were abolished in February 1971 (along with the requirement for a separate licence for car radios). 125.
What are the payment options for TV Licence?
Make a single payment by debit or credit card. You can also pay by cheque, postal order or BACS, or by taking a debit card or cash to any PayPoint.
Can you not pay TV licence?
You only need a TV licence if you watch or record TV as it’s being broadcast or use iPlayer – if you only use other catch-up sites, you don’t need one.
Do you need a Licence to listen to BBC radio?
You don’t need a TV licence to listen to or download radio programmes from BBC Sounds. The law applies to watching and downloading TV programmes via BBC iPlayer. For more details, visit the TV Licensing website.
Do you pay more for your TV Licence if you pay monthly?
When you choose to spread the cost of paying for your TV Licence by monthly Direct Debit (monthly DD), you usually pay part of it up front. This means your payments will be higher in the first six months.
How much does it cost to get a broadcasting licence?
The licence fee is a legally prescribed contribution for citizens, companies and institutions as well as for public interest bodies. For private households, the current fee is 17.50 euros per month. The contribution serves to finance public broadcasting service based on a contributory model.
Why do we have to pay TV licence fee?
Our purpose is to ensure as much of the fee as possible goes towards funding them. Even though the ways we watch and listen are changing, the licence fee also allows the BBC’s UK services to remain independent and free from commercial advertising. Pay for a TV Licence.
How much does it cost to get TV licence in South Africa?
It’s now easier than ever to pay your television licence. We’ve made sure that there is a convenient, accessible way for every person in South Africa to pay. At just R265 per year, it makes sense to stay within the law. Avoid the hefty fines, and find a payment plan that suits you.
Do you have to pay full licence fee?
Not all persons must pay the full licence fee. Legislation has defined a series of exception provisions that allow for a licence fee reduction or an exemption from the contribution obligation.