Cancel German Broadcasting Fee
Cancel German Broadcasting Fee
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Facts About Broadcasting Fees in Germany
If you need to cancel the “Rundfunkbeitrag” you should not miss our detailed blog post on this topic: What is Rundfunkbeitrag?
What is the GEZ / Rundfunkbeitrag?
GEZ is short for “Gebühreneinzugszentrale”, which means “broadcasting fee collecting agency.” The GEZ is now known as ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice. Because the new name is so hideously long, people still refer to the broadcasting corporation as GEZ. Expats also call it “radio tax”, “broadcasting license”, or “state broadcasting contribution”. In England, they call their broadcasting service fee a “television license.”
How to cancel your broadcasting contribution when leaving Germany?
You can cancel the GEZ fees if you are moving to an apartment for which broadcasting fees are already being paid, if you’re moving abroad or if you give up a second home. If the person paying the fee lived alone and has died, relatives must cancel the broadcasting fee.
You can terminate your contract anytime if you fulfil one stated reason. There is no specific notice period, however, you should remember that the termination of the broadcasting fees only becomes effective in the following month. The termination doesn’t cost an additional fee.
What if you don’t speak German or you’re already abroad?
Your termination confirmation can only be sent to a German address. Even if you’ve booked mail forwarding, various types of official mail (the really important stuff) will not be sent to your new address! Mail from Authorities, which contains a postal delivery certificate, is not forwarded. Official letters are usually not forwarded by a forwarding order but are returned to the sender’s address. Letters from the bank, the tax office, or other authorities will not arrive at your new address.
The Cancellation Service of SympatMe
So if you would like assistance, you can get in touch with SympatMe and book one of our convenient packages. Your termination confirmation can only be sent to a German address. We’ve got your back; we’re your german address. As soon as the process begins, you’ll receive a pdf with the confirmation details. Once we receive your documents, we’ll send you a digital version via email. Easy peasy, no-hassle, problem solved. You can fill in your details in English on our website, and we will take it from there.
Cancel your German broadcasting fees
Cancel GEZ Premium
Now € 29,90
*Surcharge + 19,90 €
When we receive the
deregistration confirmation
receive and send you a scan
+ € 24,90 (optional)
Shipping original documents to your new address (after deregistration, excl. postage)
How the process works:
- Click on the button “start now”
- The first step is the booking
- Fill in the form on our website & provide all necessary information
- We create a support ticket with further details
- We’ll handle all communication with the GEZ
- The confirmation will be sent by GEZ to the address you specify
OR - We receive the termination confirmation with our German address*
- We will send you a scan of the confirmation
- If you want to receive the original by mail, it is € 20,- extra for postage & sending abroad
Cancel GEZ
Self-Service
Free of charge
When you click on “Start now” you will be taken to our step by step instructions that will help you to cancel the GEZ.
You can fill in your details in English on our website, and you will then receive a fully translated version that you can send to the GEZ along with your deregistration confirmation. Free of charge!
Please remember that you will need to provide a German address to have your termination confirmation sent. And you will be responsible for keeping in touch with the GEZ until you have your confirmation. It is very important that you receive this document because it will be your future proof of canceling your account with them.
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FAQ GEZ Cancellation
Which package is right for me?
If you have a small budget, live in Germany and understand the language, the Self-Service package is the right choice.
If you are already abroad, don’t speak German, or don’t have the time to do it yourself, we recommend the Premium Package. If you want the original confirmation sent to your new address, we will be happy to do that for an additional charge of 20€.
What is the procedure with the Premium Package?
If you would like assistance or no longer have a German address, you can book our Premium package.
You can enter your details in English on our website. We’ll handle the rest. Once we receive your confirmation document, we will provide you with a digital version via email.
What are the payment options?
You can choose from the following payment methods:
- Credit card
- (Instant) Bank Transfer
- Apple pay
- PayPal
- Bancontact
- EPS
- Giropay
- iDEAL
- Przelewy24
- KBC/ CBC Payment Button
- Belfius Direct Net
Once you click “buy,” we direct you to our payment provider’s page. There you can complete your payment.
We do not store your payment details at any time!
After successful payment, we redirect you back to our site.
