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Is the way we pay for TV Licensing Fair???
pettsay
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Is the way we pay for a TV license fair and legal?
I have just set up to pay by direct debit.
They charge you about £24 per month for 6 months so you are paid for a your first years TV license within 6 months, they then carry on charging you so that you pay for half of your next years TV license by the time it is due.
This means that the government (or BBC depending on how you look at it) have your money 6 months before they should get it!
This sounds completely unfair to me, what do you all think?
I have just set up to pay by direct debit.
They charge you about £24 per month for 6 months so you are paid for a your first years TV license within 6 months, they then carry on charging you so that you pay for half of your next years TV license by the time it is due.
This means that the government (or BBC depending on how you look at it) have your money 6 months before they should get it!
This sounds completely unfair to me, what do you all think?
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Dont have an issue with it really, i watch the tv so the licence needs to be payed,0
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OP, you can pay it in one lump sum, also in advance, also by direct debit.
Very similar to the way we have to pay road tax isn't it?
There is a General Election coming up. Make sure you give your prospective MPs your thoughts on this.0 -
The whole idea of a TV license of absurd. Allow the BBC to run adverts and let market forces see who wins.Starting Debt: ~£20,000 01/01/2009. DFD: 20/11/2009 :j
Do something amazing. GIVE BLOOD.0 -
I use a 'Paypoint' payment card for my tv licence.
You have to put a payment on the card as soon as you get it (£5) then it's up to me when I add to the card, as long as I have paid to correct amount in and a little over (to keep the card active) before our licence due date.
This works for me, I did look at DD, but like you say, they want too much of your money.0 -
Probably not fair, but by the end of the year, you get used to it and you never have to worry about dealing with the callcentre ever again.I could dream to wide extremes, I could do or die: I could yawn and be withdrawn and watch the world go by.Yup you are officially Rock n Roll
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my question is why do they advertise at 9 pounds a month then charge you 24 quidReplies to posts are always welcome, If I have made a mistake in the post, I am human, tell me nicely and it will be corrected. If your reply cannot be nice, has an underlying issue, or you believe that you are God, please post in another forum. Thank you0
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Fair to whom? If you pay the licence in one go, you have paid the whole licence in month 0. So you are getting off lightly.Is the way we pay for a TV license fair and legal?
I have just set up to pay by direct debit.
They charge you about £24 per month for 6 months so you are paid for a your first years TV license within 6 months, they then carry on charging you so that you pay for half of your next years TV license by the time it is due.
This means that the government (or BBC depending on how you look at it) have your money 6 months before they should get it!
This sounds completely unfair to me, what do you all think?Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
Where do they advertise it at £9.00 a month?make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0 -
Replies to posts are always welcome, If I have made a mistake in the post, I am human, tell me nicely and it will be corrected. If your reply cannot be nice, has an underlying issue, or you believe that you are God, please post in another forum. Thank you0
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But 9 x 12 equals only £108.
:eek: I cant believe i cant remember how much a tv licence is.make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
and we will never, ever return.0
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