BBC — TV Licensing Bank Charge Explained

BBC on your bank statement may relate to TV Licensing, which is listed in the Government category. TV Licensing collects the BBC licence fee, which is required to watch or record live TV on any channel and to use BBC iPlayer. A recurring charge is your licence fee, payable annually, quarterly or monthly by Direct Debit.

What Is the BBC Charge?

BBC may relate to TV Licensing, which is listed in the Government category.

TV Licensing collects the BBC licence fee, which is required to watch or record live TV on any channel and to use BBC iPlayer. A recurring charge is your licence fee, payable annually, quarterly or monthly by Direct Debit. It typically appears as TV LICENCE or TVL on your statement.

BBC is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a BBC Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from TV Licensing by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your TV Licensing account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact TV Licensing directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does TV Licensing Use on Bank Statements?

TV Licensing may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About BBC

What is BBC on my bank statement?

BBC is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to TV Licensing, which is listed in the Government category. TV Licensing collects the BBC licence fee, which is required to watch or record live TV on any channel and to use BBC iPlayer. A recurring charge is your licence fee, payable annually, quarterly or monthly by Direct Debit. It typically appears as TV LICENCE or TVL on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is BBC on my bank statement?

BBC is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel BBC?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your TV Licensing account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact TV Licensing directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about TV Licensing and all its known transaction codes, visit the TV Licensing merchant page.