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A TV Licence costs £159 per year.

No, a TV Licence will usually last for a year. For example, if you buy a licence today, it will cover you for up to 12 months ? the rest of this month and 11 months after that. You can cancel a licence if you won't need it again before it expires.

Pay monthly - from £13.25 We'll usually spread the cost of your first Direct Debit licence over six months, at around £26.50 a month. From then on you'll pay around £13.25 a month.

We'll try to collect the missed payment the following month. Before we do this we'll write to confirm the amount and payment date. All you need to do is check the bank details we hold for you are still up-to-date and make sure there's enough money in your account.

Spread the cost with a Direct Debit (most popular) We'll spread the cost of your first Direct Debit licence over six months, at around £26.50 a month. From then on you'll pay around £13.25 a month. We'll take four payments throughout the year. Each payment will include a £1.25 charge.

If you're 74 or older and you or your partner receive Pension Credit you can apply for a free TV Licence. This will cover everyone who lives with you at the same address.

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.

If you are not given the option to pay monthly when you renew your TV Licence, you will be prompted to pay by annual or quarterly Direct Debit instead. Once you have paid for a TV Licence by annual or quarterly Direct Debit, you will then be able to pay by monthly Direct Debit for your next TV Licence.