Broadcast Music, Inc.

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Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is a U.S. performing rights organization that licenses the public performance of music on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers.

Nashville, TN
bmi.com

About Broadcast Music, Inc.

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of the major performing rights organizations (PROs) in the United States. It represents hundreds of thousands of songwriters, composers, and music publishers, licensing their music for public performance in venues like restaurants, bars, retail stores, radio and TV stations, digital services, and live events. Businesses and organizations pay BMI for licenses that allow them to legally play copyrighted music in public, whether via live performances, background music systems, broadcasts, or streaming.

A charge from Broadcast Music, Inc. on your Visa statement typically represents a music performance license fee. This may be an annual or multi-year license renewal, a new license for a venue or business, a back-billing or adjustment for prior unlicensed usage, or a payment arrangement set up by phone or online. The amount can vary significantly depending on factors like the type of business, square footage, number of locations, frequency of live music or DJs, or broadcast and streaming usage.

If you have questions about a BMI charge, first confirm whether you or your business recently spoke with BMI, completed a license form, or received an invoice or statement from them—these documents will include your account or customer number and breakdown of fees. You can contact BMI directly using the phone number on the invoice or via their website to verify the charge, request copies of invoices, or clarify your license type and billing schedule. For disputed or unrecognized charges, ask BMI for the contract or agreement tied to your business name and payment card and work with both BMI and your card issuer if a correction or chargeback is needed.

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  1. 03/02/2026 POS Signature Purchase Broadcast Music Inc800-4012000 TNUS $555.75
  2. 03/02/2026 POS Signature Purchase Broadcast Music Inc800-4012000 TNUS $829.35

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did I receive a charge from Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)?

A charge from Broadcast Music, Inc. usually corresponds to a music performance license for your business or organization. This can be a new license, a renewal of an existing license, or an adjustment for past music usage where copyrighted music is played publicly (live bands, DJs, background music, radio/TV in your business, etc.).

Is the Broadcast Music, Inc. charge a one-time fee or a recurring payment?

Most BMI charges are recurring license fees billed annually or on a scheduled cycle, though they may also process one-time catch-up charges or adjustments. Your BMI invoice or license agreement will specify whether your license renews automatically each year or is a one-time settlement for past usage.

How can I verify what my BMI charge covers and get a copy of the invoice?

You can log into your BMI account at bmi.com or contact BMI using the customer service number listed on your invoice or on their website. Provide your business name, address, and any account or invoice number you have, and request a detailed invoice or statement that itemizes the license type, coverage dates, and calculation of the fee.

How do I cancel or stop future BMI license charges for my business?

To cancel a BMI license, you must contact BMI directly—typically in writing or through your online account—and notify them that you no longer publicly perform music covered by BMI or that your business has closed or changed ownership. Ask BMI to confirm in writing that the license will not renew and to provide the effective cancellation date and any remaining balance or prorated charges.

Can I get a refund from Broadcast Music, Inc. if I believe I was billed incorrectly?

If you think you were billed incorrectly—for example, your business size, number of locations, or live music schedule is different than assumed—contact BMI’s licensing or billing department. They can review your account, adjust the license parameters, and in some cases issue credits or partial refunds if an overcharge is confirmed under their policies.

Why is my BMI charge a non-round amount like $829.35?

BMI license fees are often calculated based on specific factors such as square footage, seating capacity, admission charges, number of nights with live music or DJs, or number of locations. This can result in non-round totals like $829.35 that reflect formula-based pricing rather than a simple flat fee.

What should I do if my business never signed a BMI agreement but I see a BMI charge on my card?

First, check internally to see if a manager or co-owner set up the license or paid an outstanding invoice by phone or online. If no one recognizes the charge, contact BMI with your card details (only the last 4 digits), business name, and transaction date, and ask them to locate the associated account. If BMI cannot link the payment to an authorized license for your business, you may then work with your card issuer to dispute the transaction.

Does BMI place temporary authorization holds on my card?

BMI may place a temporary authorization hold when you pay by card online or by phone to verify funds before finalizing the transaction. This pending amount should clear or convert to a posted charge within a few days. If a pending BMI charge remains unresolved for more than a week, contact BMI or your card issuer for clarification.

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