How to notify BT of a death
Last reviewed September 2026
Part of BT Group.
Contact the BT bereavement team
0800 169 1663Tap to call. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm, Saturday 8am to 8pm, Sunday 9am to 6pm.
Prefer not to call? Use the online form instead.
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There is more than one organisation to tell
Most people have around 25 things to work through. We can put them in order for your situation. Usually a couple of minutes, free.
Build my checklistHow to get in touch
Online formRecommended
https://www.bt.com/exp/help/contact-bt/form/bereavementBy phone
Call 0800 169 1663
What BT needs
BT do not need to see the death certificate.
Good to know
Death cert not required to notify
Before you change any payments
Don't cancel the direct debit before you notify them. Broadband and mobile accounts are usually closed or transferred as part of the bereavement process, and cancelling early can cut off a service someone in the household still uses.
Don't want to do this alone?
Notifying companies one by one takes weeks. Alenity can notify BT and all the others for you, drafting the messages, sending them, and handling the replies.
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Related guides
What to do when someone dies
The full UK checklist, from the first 24 hours through probate.
Read guideDeath admin checklist
A week-by-week task list. Printable PDF available.
Read guideTell Us Once explained
How the free government service notifies HMRC, DWP and your council in one go.
Read guideClosing accounts after death
Step-by-step for banks, utilities, pensions and subscriptions.
Read guideBereavement financial help
Benefits and grants you may be entitled to claim.
Read guideWe link out to BT's official bereavement channel above. This page is general guidance and is not legal or financial advice.
