Broadcasting contribution in the private sector Show changes 
If you move, or if your bank details or name change, please notify the ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio contribution service.
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Basic information
Please notify us of any changes. Anything that affects your obligation to pay dues is important:
Change of address
- Name change
- new bank account
- different method of payment
- new second home.
Requirements
You are already registered with the contribution service.
A change has occurred, in particular:
- Change of address
- Name change
- new account details
- other method of payment
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Procedure
You can submit the changes online or in writing.
More information
You must pay an additional broadcasting fee for a secondary residence.
There is no obligation to pay a contribution for a vacant apartment. The prerequisite is
- that it is not occupied by anyone,
- that there is no rental agreement for it and
- that no person is registered at the residents' registration office.
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Competent Department
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ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice
- +49 1806 999 555 10
- Freimersdorfer Weg 6, 50829 Köln
- Website
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Online Services
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Fees / Costs
18,36 EUR Per apartment and month. You must pay the broadcasting contribution for 3 months at a time. The contribution service collects it in the middle of a three-month period.
6,12 EUR Reduced broadcasting fee. You must pay the broadcasting contribution for 3 months at a time. The contribution service collects it in the middle of a three-month period.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 01.12.2025