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The BBC has awarded the exclusive rights for over-the-counter TV licence payments to PayPoint, bringing an end to decades of TV licence-related services being provided by the Post Office.
The six year contract will begin on May 2, with over-the-counter TV licence services being withdrawn from Post Offices completely from July 31.
"This contract will provide better value for the licence payer and will enable the BBC to put more money into programmes," said Pipa Doubtfire, head of revenue management at the BBC.
The corporation says the move to PayPoint will save it over £100m over the term of the contract.
"Our network of terminals has now overtaken that of the Post Office and we believe that this size advantage will enable us to deliver an improved service to TV Licensing customers," said PayPoint CEO Dominic Taylor.
The BBC has set up a special phone number, (0870) 850-6709, which plays a recorded message explaining the changes to consumers.
The six year contract will begin on May 2, with over-the-counter TV licence services being withdrawn from Post Offices completely from July 31.
"This contract will provide better value for the licence payer and will enable the BBC to put more money into programmes," said Pipa Doubtfire, head of revenue management at the BBC.
The corporation says the move to PayPoint will save it over £100m over the term of the contract.
"Our network of terminals has now overtaken that of the Post Office and we believe that this size advantage will enable us to deliver an improved service to TV Licensing customers," said PayPoint CEO Dominic Taylor.
The BBC has set up a special phone number, (0870) 850-6709, which plays a recorded message explaining the changes to consumers.
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