# The Electricity (Prepayment Meter) Regulations 2006, Regulation 5: Collection of the sum owed


Where the prepayment meter is being used to recover a sum owed the agreement must include in writing—
(a) the amount of each element of the sum owed and to what it relates;
(b) the repayment rate and repayment amount;
(c) the date at which the sum owed will be fully repaid if the repayment amount is paid at the repayment rate;
(d) a term that the repayment rate and repayment amount have been calculated by the supplier to take into account the customer’s ability to pay the total of all charges to be recovered through the prepayment meter;
(e) a term that the customer has agreed to the repayment rate and repayment amount; and
(f) a term that the repayment rate and repayment amount can only be varied—
(i) at the customer’s request and if agreed by the electricity supplier; or
(ii) by the supplier in accordance with sub-paragraph (d) and with prior notice given to the customer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2010/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electricity-prepayment-meter-regulations-2006/regulation-5
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