As of: April 6, 2024, 5:13 a.m
By: Moritz Bletzinger
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The contribution service warns: Thousands of households could accidentally no longer pay the broadcasting fee from April. The reason is a change at RBB.
Munich – If you receive mail from the contribution service, you should not ignore it, also (or especially) because government mail rarely contains good news. When it comes to the broadcasting fee (formerly GEZ), it is advisable to react promptly. A late or no response can result in a fine. But don't worry, it's not an increase in the broadcasting fee.
Letters from the contribution service: Those affected who do not act risk being fined
The contribution service recently sent letters to all contributors in the RBB broadcasting area (Berlin and Brandenburg) who pay their broadcasting contributions by standing order or individual bank transfer. The reason for this is a change that will come into force on April 23, 2024: RBB is changing its bank details.
RBB changed its bank details as early as January 1, 2023 and the old account at Commerzbank will finally be closed on the deadline in April. However, it appears that many contributors have not yet adjusted their banking instructions accordingly. Now it's high time for it. Those who do not trade will effectively no longer pay any fees from April. This can lead to a default, a notice of assessment and a late payment surcharge of at least eight euros.
Post from the contribution service: Unsurprisingly, it's about money. © Alexander Ließ/Imago
Change at RBB: New bank details for contributors from Berlin and Brandenburg
The recently sent letters are to be understood as a request for payment and indicate that in the future only the new bank details should be used:
Recipient:
Contribution service from ARD, ZDF and DRadio
IBAN:
DE85 5005 0000 0000 2345 67
BIC:
HELADEFFXXX
Credit institution:
Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen
Pay the broadcasting fee stress-free: contribution service gives a tip
The contribution service gives the tip: “It’s easier with a SEPA direct debit mandate. There is no need to fill out transfer forms and it is impossible to overlook payments or make incorrect transfers.” Participation in the direct debit procedure can be revoked at any time and controlled using an online form.
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If you are concerned that your broadcasting fee payment was not sent correctly, you can check your payments in the fee service portal. There you can view your payment requests (invoices) and carry out formalities such as changing address details or bank details. You can also apply for an exemption from the broadcasting fee there.
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