TV licence refund: Can you cancel your TV Licence if you only watch Netflix? | Personal Finance | Finance
A TV licence is needed to watch or record live programming as well as streaming using BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime. However, Britons who just watch Netflix don’t need a TV licence meaning they could save themselves £159.
Thousands of pensioners are missing out on a free TV licence because they haven’t claimed Pension Credit.
An estimated 850,000 additional pensioners qualify for Pension Credit which would then mean they are entitled to a free TV licence if they are also 75 or over.
To qualify for Pension Credit, someone needs to have reached state pension age and be earning less than £177.10 per week.
It could also mean they receive a Council Tax reduction and help towards energy bills.
To get their money back, licence holders must fill in the online refund form which can be found on the TV Licensing website.
They should include important details like their name on the TV Licence, address and postcode.
Completed refund forms and relevant evidence must be sent to: The Refund Centre, TV Licensing, Darlington DL98 1TL.
They should receive a refund within 21 days.
