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Why do I receive a "friendly payment reminder" every month, and is there a way to deactivate it?

Written by Karl Villanueva

We get it β€” monthly reminders can feel annoying. But our "friendly payment reminder" lands a few days before your deposit is due as a helpful nudge, not a dunning letter. Here's why we send them:

  1. Avoiding payment errors and additional costs: Incorrect payments (whether too high or too low) cause additional effort and costs for both you and us. We strive to offer electricity at the lowest possible cost. Therefore, we recommend setting up a SEPA direct debit mandate.

  2. Ensuring accurate and timely payments: With the reminder, we want to ensure that payments are made on time and correctly to avoid additional dunning fees or supply restrictions. Ostrom must pay the electricity and grid fees on time, so it is only fair that we are paid on time as well.

  3. Monthly price guarantee and adjustment: We offer a monthly price guarantee, which means that the deposit amount can change. That's why we inform you about the current deposit plan.

The reminders are here to stay, but you can set up a SEPA direct debit mandate any time to skip them.

We hope these explanations help you better understand our approach. Feel free to contact us via Chat or our contact form with any further questions or concerns! πŸ™‚

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