Questions About Pre-Pay Meters.

nordtraveller

Hi,

Would i be allowed to just have a gas prepay meter - and still keep the electric one on direct debit?

The idea of running out of power totally (if things went wrong, doesn't appeal!) :eek:

Also the gas DD is currently twice my electric one.


I'm in arrears obviously, hence the large direct debits, if i was to load a tenner on a pre pay meter how much would they take from that for arrears?

Any advice or experiences much appreciated.

I'm with Atlantic.

lisaf

Hi nordtraveller,

I've just done that with e-on. I changed my gas due to large bills but kept electric on direct debit.
Not sure what they will take per week off card for debt as it's about £400 but I do think you can say what you can afford to give them per week and also it will only come off as you charge it and I only plan to charge once a month so they will be waiting for the arrears for quite some time.
Lisa

nordtraveller

Thanks for your reply, lisa, that sounds positive.

Premier_2

Be aware that not topping up regularly will not necessarily prolong the time the supplier takes to recover the debt. The amount owed will accumulate despite lack of top-ups and be taken from your next top-up (but there are limitations as to how much can be collected from each top up so that not all is swallowed in debt recovery).

In extreme cases, if the debt is not being repaid at the agreed rate, e.g. by you deciding to use no gas and so not topping up the meter, the supplier will eventually take other measures to recover the debt.

It is certainly possible to have a gas PPM and a credit electricity meter (assuming the supplier is happy you have the electricity account under control)

Former_E.ON_Company_Representative:_Malc

lisaf wrote: »

Hi nordtraveller,

I've just done that with e-on. I changed my gas due to large bills but kept electric on direct debit.
Not sure what they will take per week off card for debt as it's about £400 but I do think you can say what you can afford to give them per week and also it will only come off as you charge it and I only plan to charge once a month so they will be waiting for the arrears for quite some time.
Lisa

Hi Lisa

The agent who arranged to have the gas Prepayment Meter installed should have discussed the debt repayment rate with you. It's important you talk to us if this has not been done.

Have a chat with our Prepayment people and tell them your situation. Each case is looked at individually and a repayment rate set which takes account of people's circumstances, particularly if there is vulnerability at the property.

Premier is also spot on. Although debt is only collected when you top up, the amount owing builds up and will be taken each time you add credit to the meter on a 70/30 basis.

Therefore, each time you top up the meter only 30 per cent goes to providing gas whilst the other 70 per cent repays the debt.

Hope this makes things a little clearer, Lisa. Give me a shout if you need any more info as will be happy to help.

Malc

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