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direct debit

British

noun

an order given to a bank or building society by a holder of an account, instructing it to pay to a specified person or organization any sum demanded by that person or organization Compare standing order

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When Labour came to power, the energy price cap for a typical family in Scotland, England and Wales paying by direct debit and on a dual fuel contract was £1,568 a year.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Between 1 January and 31 March 2026, the energy price cap is set at £1,758 per year for a typical household which uses electricity and pays by direct debit.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

It fixes the maximum amount customers can be charged for each unit of gas and electricity on a standard - or default - variable tariff for a typical dual-fuel household which pays by direct debit.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

The advice from Energy UK is to keep your direct debit active until the final bill has been settled.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Since 1 July, these customers have been paying slightly less than those on direct debit, with a typical annual bill of £1,672.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

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