If you're 75 or older and you, or your partner,
- claim Pension Credit, you can get a free TV licence.
- do not claim Pension Credit, then you would need to purchase a TV licence, if one is needed
More information can be found here
TV licence concessions
You need a valid TV licence to watch or record live TV programmes on any channel (including the BBC), or if you download or watch any BBC programmes using BBC iPlayer – whether that's live on iPlayer, or watching downloaded content on a viewing device (such as a TV, computer, tablet or mobile phone).
The current cost for a TV license can be found on the TV Licensing website where you can find information on how to pay.
If you are blind or severely sight-impaired, you can claim a discount on your TV licence. Your licence will also cover anyone who lives with you. To claim this discount, you will need to provide TV Licensing with a certificate which states that you are blind or severely sight-impaired, which you can obtain from your ophthalmologist.
Once you have provided this, you won't need to provide it again when you renew your licence.
If you have a digital box which only produces sounds and doesn't display TV programmes, you do not need a TV Licence.
Find out more about concessions for blind and severely sight-impaired people.
Other information and advice
Age UK provide additional information on Television Licence Concessions.