TV licence discounts: Britons could reduce bill by up to 100%

Who can get 50 percent off their bill?

On its website, TV Licensing shares advice for those on Pension Credit who are sending over evidence to claim their free TV licence.

Individuals who are legally blind, or live with someone who is, will be able to apply for a 50 percent discount on their bill.

When this is applied, a television licence for a blind person would cost £79.50 for colour and £26.75 for a black and white TV licence.

To be eligible, applicants will need to prove to the TV Licensing body that they are blind by showing either a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) or a BD8 Certificate.

Other evidence can include a letter from an eye surgeon confirming someone’s blindness or a certificate from someone’s Local Authority would also count as proof to the assessor.

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