Standing charge on prepayment meter

Alibali

Hi

Does any one know of an energy company in Scotland, who do not charge a weekly standing charge on prepayment meters? I understand the tarriff may be higher though but it would really help if any one knows of one.

Thanks :j

chris1973

I think Ebico are the only company who don't make these charges. Although I have no idea whether they cover your region.

Most others suppliers charge a standing charge, supposedly to cover the cost of providing, networking and maintaining all of those expensive lottery style terminals in paypoint locations.

Although why they can't follow BG's example and allow top ups at home via the internet using a credit / debit card or even paypal and a USB 'Key' terminal and reduce these costs is anybodies guess, sadly most seem stuck in the dark ages, slow to embrace the same technology that they are actively encouraging credit meter customers to use to supply readings / pay bills.

Alibali

Thanks very much, had a wee look and they do supply in our area :j

Joyful

British Gas and Scottish Gas can give you a non standing charge meter.

mattcanary

Scottish & Southern do not charge a standing-charge on prepayment meters