Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix?
No, not for Netflix alone. You need a TV Licence to watch or record any channel live as it's broadcast, on any service or device, or to use BBC iPlayer at all. On-demand Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video don't need one.
Checked 4th November 2026.
Worth knowing
- Watching live TV on Prime Video, NOW or any other app does need a licence.
- A colour licence costs £180 a year.
Answer checked by Tely. Prices from each provider’s own UK page, checked 4th November 2026. How we check. Reuse with credit: data for journalists.