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Prepay Meter to Monthly Direct Debit

I would like to swap from a prepayment meter to monthly direct debit. I am currently with Boost/Ovo and have been advised by them they do not do monthly direct debit and their advice is to switch to one of the big 6 on prepayment and then ask that provider to swap to monthly direct debit. 
I am looking for advice in which of the big 6 would be best to switch to on prepayment knowing I will be moving to direct debit, any information and help would be greatly appreciated. 

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  • PennineAcute
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    If you have their smart meters, then you will be able to move to another supplier. On your leaving date with OVO/Boost, they put your meter into credit mode, to avoid disconnection.
    A problem you may have is OVO/Boosts prepay smart meters are listed as prepay on the national database. 
    If you have key/card meters, then it is more complicated as you have to have a meter change. 
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