TV Licensing is
working with local organisations in Peterborough to ensure that
people are aware of the circumstances when they have a legal
responsibility to have a TV Licence. Put simply, you need to be
covered by a valid TV Licence to receive or record television
programmes as they are being shown on TV. This is the case whether
you are receiving the programmes via TV or any other device, such
as a mobile phone or a PC.
TV Licensing understands that some people find it hard to pay
the annual fee of £145.50 for a colour TV Licence or £49 for a
black and white licence in one go. For this reason, there are a
number of different ways to pay for a TV Licence, including a cash
payment plan.
The TV Licensing Payment Card is designed to make buying a TV
Licence easier for those who struggle to pay in one lump sum by
allowing them to spread the cost into weekly, fortnightly or
monthly payments. It is open to everyone and, customers
can make payments by cash or a debit/credit card at any one of
almost 22,000 PayPoint outlets nationwide or over the phone.
PayPoint outlets can be found in newsagents, convenience
stores, supermarkets, petrol stations and other retailers. To find
their nearest PayPoint, people can visit www.paypoint.co.uk/locator.htm
or call 0300 790 6137.
Anyone wishing to find out more about signing up for the Payment
Card should give TV Licensing a call on 0300 790 6078.
In addition to paying at a PayPoint outlet, there are many other
ways to pay. More people are choosing to pay by Direct Debit,
now used by over 14 million licence fee payers, while others choose
to pay via our website, by using a debit or credit card over the
phone or by putting a cheque in the post.
TV Licensing would always prefer people to be properly licensed
rather than risk prosecution, which is why we make it as easy as
possible to pay and work hard to ensure people are aware of their
licensing requirements. Unfortunately some people still try to
avoid paying for a TV Licence when they need one, and we will
always enforce the law on behalf of the honest majority who
pay.
If you would like more information or want to buy a TV
Licence please call 0300 790 6115 or visit http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/.