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Standard Prepayment by ScottishPower: regional prices, payment types, fuel options & Economy 7

A UK-focused guide to every current version of Standard Prepayment from ScottishPower, including Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas options, payment methods such as Prepayment Meter, Economy 7 and standard-rate versions and pricing across 13 PES regions.

  • See the main Standard Prepayment option groups in one place
  • Check region-by-region unit rates and standing charges for your exact service type, payment method and meter setup
  • Compare this tariff fairly with the wider market using your postcode and usage
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Unit rates and standing charges vary by region, meter type, service type and payment method. A postcode-level quote is still the fairest comparison.

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Fast answer: what most people should know about Standard Prepayment

Standard Prepayment is best treated as a single tariff family page because the same tariff name can appear across multiple service types, payment methods, Economy 7 settings and 14 PES regions. The best version for you depends on your postcode, meter setup and how you actually pay for energy.

Editor's rule of thumb: compare only like-for-like. If you are on Direct Debit, compare Direct Debit. If you need Economy 7, compare Economy 7. If you want dual fuel, do not compare it against an electricity-only row and assume the result is equivalent.

Key takeaways

  • Service types: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas
  • Payment methods: Prepayment Meter
  • Regions covered: 13 PES regions
  • Economy 7: available on at least one option group

What to have ready

  • Your postcode for regional pricing
  • Your meter type, including Economy 7 if relevant
  • Your annual usage or a recent bill
  • Your preferred payment method
  • Whether you need electricity-only, gas-only or dual fuel

If you're in a hurry

Use a whole-of-market quote first, then check the exact row in the regional tables below that matches your setup.

Compare prices with your postcode

Compare Standard Prepayment with the wider market

This tariff can look different depending on region, service type, payment method and Economy 7 status. That means the fairest comparison is always postcode-based and like-for-like.

Good to know: a tariff that looks cheapest in one PES region may not be cheapest in another. Use your postcode rather than relying on a headline national figure.

What happens after you compare?

  1. We estimate annual costs using your postcode, meter type and payment method.
  2. You can compare that result with the relevant Standard Prepayment option group on this page.
  3. If you proceed, choose the exact regional row that matches your setup before switching.

Always review tariff facts and contract terms before you complete a switch.

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Standard Prepayment option groups explained

To keep this page useful and SEO-friendly, we group the underlying records by service type, payment method and Economy 7. Inside each group, you can then see the regional prices across the PES areas we hold.

Fuel / service types

Current records show these service types for Standard Prepayment: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas.

  • Dual fuel can be convenient but is not always cheapest.
  • Single-fuel options may suit households comparing separate suppliers.

Payment types

Current payment methods listed include Prepayment Meter.

  • Always compare the same payment method.
  • Direct Debit, bill payment and prepayment can produce different annual costs.

Regional prices

This page includes regional records across 13 PES regions, because energy prices are not the same everywhere in Great Britain.

  • Use postcode-based quotes for the most accurate comparison.
  • Unit rates and standing charges vary by region and are shown in the tables below.

Internal links for this tariff cluster

Read our ScottishPower supplier guide, browse all ScottishPower tariffs, or compare broader categories such as Economy 7, dual fuel and Direct Debit tariffs.

Lowest electricity unit rate shown

The lowest electricity unit rate currently shown is 22.957p/kWh under the Dual Fuel / Prepayment Meter / standard-rate option group. Rates range up to 28.197p/kWh across regions for this group. A postcode-level quote is needed to estimate your annual cost.

Standard Prepayment comparison table (grouped by option type)

This summary table groups the tariff by the differences that matter most: service type, payment method and Economy 7. Each row then links to a regional breakdown so you can see all PES-region unit rates and standing charges.

Service type Payment method Economy 7 Regions Elec rate range (p/kWh) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Details
Dual Fuel Prepayment Meter No 28 22.957 – 28.197 Variable None shown View regional prices
Dual Fuel Prepayment Meter Yes 28 28.008 – 34.399 Variable None shown View regional prices
Electricity Prepayment Meter No 28 22.957 – 28.197 Variable None shown View regional prices
Electricity Prepayment Meter Yes 28 28.008 – 34.399 Variable None shown View regional prices
Gas Prepayment Meter No 28 – Variable None shown View regional prices

Decision checklist

  • Pick the right fuel/service type first.
  • Keep the payment method the same across comparisons.
  • Only choose an Economy 7 row if your meter and usage pattern suit it.
  • Use your postcode to sense-check the regional prices.

Why regional rows matter

  • Standing charges and unit rates vary by PES region.
  • A tariff that looks cheap nationally may be less competitive in your area.
  • Regional differences can materially change annual cost estimates.

Dual Fuel, Prepayment Meter, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Gas rate (p/kWh) Gas standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 22.957 53.60 5.375 28.82 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 26.062 50.17 5.565 34.82 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 24.183 53.94 5.515 28.74 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 27.028 49.33 5.695 34.73 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 25.402 70.77 5.450 29.47 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 28.197 71.01 5.697 35.48 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.090 64.29 5.515 29.19 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North East England 25.926 60.93 5.744 35.20 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.259 57.56 5.411 29.26 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 27.491 62.06 5.654 35.27 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North West England 23.955 47.62 5.410 29.22 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North West England 27.574 52.22 5.654 35.23 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.142 44.82 5.726 29.60 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.463 54.44 5.593 28.67 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.169 47.10 5.836 35.62 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.400 48.66 5.624 34.67 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South England 24.225 49.70 5.774 28.55 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South England 26.971 45.70 5.829 34.55 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.659 64.19 5.411 29.30 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 26.347 57.61 5.654 35.30 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.148 57.86 5.605 29.35 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Wales 27.316 52.74 5.870 35.35 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South West England 24.210 57.90 5.727 28.72 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South West England 27.294 55.10 5.970 34.70 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 23.171 59.71 5.463 29.11 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 26.160 54.08 5.632 35.11 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.129 64.39 5.462 29.17 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 25.869 59.71 5.681 35.18 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff

Dual Fuel, Prepayment Meter, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) E7 off-peak (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Gas rate (p/kWh) Gas standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 28.008 12.583 53.05 5.375 28.82 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 31.795 15.451 49.56 5.565 34.82 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 29.502 13.099 54.17 5.515 28.74 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 32.974 15.847 49.64 5.695 34.73 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 30.990 13.612 69.98 5.450 29.47 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 34.399 16.295 70.20 5.697 35.48 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North East England 28.168 12.603 63.49 5.515 29.19 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North East England 31.629 15.397 60.13 5.744 35.20 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 29.595 13.145 58.28 5.411 29.26 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 33.539 16.023 62.88 5.654 35.27 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North West England 29.225 12.836 46.91 5.410 29.22 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North West England 33.640 15.817 51.48 5.654 35.23 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.453 12.902 44.40 5.726 29.60 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.844 13.122 54.74 5.593 28.67 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.926 15.505 46.63 5.836 35.62 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 33.427 15.912 49.04 5.624 34.67 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South England 29.553 13.123 49.69 5.774 28.55 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South England 32.905 15.856 45.72 5.829 34.55 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 28.863 12.829 64.81 5.411 29.30 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 32.143 15.494 58.40 5.654 35.30 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Wales 29.460 13.127 56.84 5.605 29.35 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Wales 33.325 15.969 51.73 5.870 35.35 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South West England 29.535 13.015 58.32 5.727 28.72 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South West England 33.298 15.853 55.59 5.970 34.70 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 28.268 12.777 59.33 5.463 29.11 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 31.915 15.559 53.67 5.632 35.11 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 28.218 12.796 63.72 5.462 29.17 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 31.560 15.519 59.04 5.681 35.18 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff

Electricity, Prepayment Meter, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 22.957 53.60 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 26.062 50.17 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 24.183 53.94 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 27.028 49.33 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 25.402 70.77 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 28.197 71.01 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.090 64.29 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North East England 25.926 60.93 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.259 57.56 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 27.491 62.06 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North West England 23.955 47.62 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North West England 27.574 52.22 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.142 44.82 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.463 54.44 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.169 47.10 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.400 48.66 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South England 24.225 49.70 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South England 26.971 45.70 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.659 64.19 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 26.347 57.61 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.148 57.86 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Wales 27.316 52.74 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South West England 24.210 57.90 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South West England 27.294 55.10 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 23.171 59.71 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 26.160 54.08 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.129 64.39 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 25.869 59.71 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff

Electricity, Prepayment Meter, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) E7 off-peak (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 28.008 12.583 53.05 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 31.795 15.451 49.56 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 29.502 13.099 54.17 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 32.974 15.847 49.64 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 30.990 13.612 69.98 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 34.399 16.295 70.20 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North East England 28.168 12.603 63.49 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North East England 31.629 15.397 60.13 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 29.595 13.145 58.28 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 33.539 16.023 62.88 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North West England 29.225 12.836 46.91 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North West England 33.640 15.817 51.48 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.453 12.902 44.40 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.844 13.122 54.74 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.926 15.505 46.63 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 33.427 15.912 49.04 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South England 29.553 13.123 49.69 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South England 32.905 15.856 45.72 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 28.863 12.829 64.81 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 32.143 15.494 58.40 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Wales 29.460 13.127 56.84 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Wales 33.325 15.969 51.73 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South West England 29.535 13.015 58.32 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South West England 33.298 15.853 55.59 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 28.268 12.777 59.33 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 31.915 15.559 53.67 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 28.218 12.796 63.72 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 31.560 15.519 59.04 Variable None shown Switch to this tariff

Gas, Prepayment Meter, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North East England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North East England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North West England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
North West England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South East England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Wales 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South Wales 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South West England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
South West England 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 0.000 — Variable None shown Switch to this tariff

Costs, exclusions and common pitfalls to check

Most mistakes happen when the wrong regional or payment-type version of the tariff is compared. Use these checks before switching.

1) Region matters

There are separate regional records because energy pricing differs across PES areas. Do not assume a headline price applies nationally.

2) Payment method affects price

Direct Debit, bill payment and prepayment variants can differ materially. Compare like-for-like only.

3) Economy 7 is usage-sensitive

Economy 7 can help if enough usage is overnight, but can cost more overall if most use is daytime.

4) Fuel bundle changes the comparison

Dual fuel should not be compared directly with electricity-only rows unless you normalise the usage assumptions.

5) Exit fees reduce flexibility

No exit fee is currently shown on the records listed, but always confirm before switching.

6) Postcode still beats region-only estimates

Region is useful for guidance, but a postcode-based quote is more precise because it reflects the actual tariff availability and pricing for your home.

Helpful shortcut: if you are not sure this is the right product family, compare all ScottishPower tariffs before drilling into the regional tables.

Standard Prepayment: FAQs

Why are there so many records for the same tariff name?

Because the tariff can vary by service type, payment method, Economy 7 status and region. This page groups them together so you can compare them in one place.

Are prices for Standard Prepayment the same in every region?

No. This page includes region-level records because unit rates and standing charges differ across PES regions. Your postcode is still the best way to confirm what you would actually pay.

Does Standard Prepayment come with Economy 7?

Yes. At least one Economy 7 option group is currently listed on this page, with separate day and off-peak unit rates shown per region.

Can I get Standard Prepayment as electricity-only, gas-only or dual fuel?

Current records show these service types: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas. Availability still depends on your home and supplier rules.

How do I switch to the exact regional option I want?

Use the grouped comparison table to find the right option type, then choose the regional row below it that matches your area and click the switch link.

Can I compare this with other tariffs from the same supplier?

Yes. Visit the ScottishPower tariffs page to compare other current products from the same supplier.

Will switching affect my supply?

In normal circumstances, no. The switch is administrative and your supply continues while the new tariff is set up.

Trust, methodology and related pages

Page details

Supplier
ScottishPower
Tariff family
Standard Prepayment
Regions shown
13
Page type
Canonical tariff family page

How we assess Standard Prepayment

  • Grouped tariff view: we group records with the same tariff name into one page to avoid duplicate pages and to make comparison easier.
  • Regional realism: we show multiple PES-region records because energy prices vary by area.
  • Like-for-like comparison: we encourage comparison using the same payment method, service type and meter assumptions wherever possible.
  • Rate transparency: we show actual unit rates (p/kWh) and standing charges (p/day) so you can estimate costs using your own usage figures.
  • Availability caveat: the exact tariff you can join may still depend on your postcode and supplier eligibility checks.

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Updated on 10 Jun 2026