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tv License

kelpie35

kelpie35 Posts: 1,790 Forumite

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7 December 2023 at 5:14PM in TV MoneySaving

Can anyone tell me if I turn 75 in March do i need to still pay for a license.

I am receipt of Housing Benefit and Council Tax benefit.

Thank you

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TadleyBaggie Posts: 6,991 Forumite

7 December 2023 at 5:31PM

Only if you are also in receipt of Pension Credit.

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oldernonethewiser Posts: 2,670 Forumite

7 December 2023 at 5:39PM

Here is the government page with the relevant info

https://www.gov.uk/free-discount-tv-licence

Things that are differerent: draw & drawer, brought & bought, loose & lose, dose & does, payed & paid

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Cornucopia Posts: 16,638 Forumite

8 December 2023 at 11:12AM

The free Licence is now tied to Pension Credit.

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kelpie35 Posts: 1,790 Forumite

8 December 2023 at 12:13PM

Unfortunately I don't get pension credit

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