Overview

• Households will now receive a single annual letter listing all four quarterly payment deadlines for the €18.36 monthly fee.
• Regular postal invoices each quarter will be discontinued unless there is a change in contribution rate or bank details.
• The reform aims to lower paper and postage expenses and support environmental sustainability.
• Contributors must pay by the 15th calendar day of the middle month in each quarter or incur a 1 percent surcharge or a minimum €8 late fee.
• Beitragsservice recommends SEPA direct debit to automate fee collection and adjust automatically to any future changes.