Business customers
From time to time, you might be charged extra fees and charges. These vary depending on your contract type and which state you live in so please take a look at the relevant state for you. For details on additional charges if you're a residential customer, see Additional charges for residential customers.
Australian Capital Territory
Prices current at 1 July 2021. Prices include GST unless otherwise stated.
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Card payment fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) Fees may apply to the total amount (incl GST) for payments made by Visa or Mastercard.
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Payment processing fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) May apply for over the counter payments made at an Australia Post outlet. |
The higher of $2.70 or 0.49% (incl GST) of the total payment amount. |
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| Exit Fee (may apply to Origin market contracts only) | $110 (incl GST) | ||||||||
Late payment fee (GST exempt) (applies to Origin Standing contracts and market contracts) May apply if your bill is not paid by the due date. |
$12 | ||||||||
Paper Bill Fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) May apply if you get your bills by post, with some exceptions. |
$1.75 (incl. GST) | ||||||||
Disconnection fee If your business is disconnected (e.g. when you move out of your property) a disconnection fee may apply. These fees are charged by the distributor and/or meter provider and do change from time to time. |
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| – Electricity | $90.11 (incl. GST) | ||||||||
| – Natural Gas | $11.00 (incl. GST) | ||||||||
Reconnection fee If your business is reconnected (e.g. when you move into your property) a reconnection fee may apply. These fees are charged by the distributor and/or meter provider and do change from time to time. |
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| – Electricity | $90.11 (incl. GST) | ||||||||
| – Natural Gas | $11.00 (incl. GST) | ||||||||
Meter works administration fee May be charged where you request a change, removal or installation of an electricity meter. It is to arrange metering-related goods or services for you with a meter provider or distributor. Fee doesn't apply to Origin Standing customers. More information. |
$60.50 (incl GST) |
Request for historical billing information
We will provide you, upon request, copies of, or information about, previous bill issued by Origin to you, within a reasonable time of receiving the request. We will provide copies free of charge, but may charge you the reasonable costs of obtaining and supplying copies of the bill.
Other charges
If a government, regulator or network distributor varies or introduces a fee, charge or tax, we may pass through all or part of this varied or new fee, charge or tax to you. The charges for network-related services may include our reasonable costs for arranging such services.
New South Wales
Prices current at 1 July 2021. Prices include GST unless otherwise stated.
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Card payment fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) Fees may apply to the total amount (incl GST) for payments made by Visa or Mastercard.
Fees may apply to the total amount (incl GST) for payments made by Visa and Mastercard over the counter at Australia Post outlets. |
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Late payment fee (GST exempt) – Origin market contracts and Standing natural gas retail contracts May apply if your bill is not paid by the due date. |
$12 $10.90 |
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Disconnection feeIf your business is disconnected (e.g. when you move out of your property) a disconnection fee may apply. These fees are charged by the distributor and/or meter provider and do change from time to time. |
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Electricity If your property requires a de-energisation service order: Ausgrid |
$183.18 |
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Natural gas Australian Gas Networks Albury |
$14.08 |
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Reconnection feeIf your business is reconnected (e.g. when you move into your property) a reconnection fee may apply. These fees are charged by the distributor and/or meter provider and do change from time to time. |
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Electricity If you're moving business and we need to request a special meter read: Ausgrid |
$12.79 |
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If your property is de-energised and requires a turn on service order. |
No charge |
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Natural gas Australian Gas Networks Albury |
$14.08 |
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Meter works administration fee May be charged where you request a change, removal or installation of an electricity meter. It is to arrange metering-related goods or services for you with a meter provider or distributor. Fee doesn't apply to Origin Standing customers. More information. |
$60.50 (incl GST) |
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Request for historical billing information
If you ever need us to provide you with copies or information about your previous Origin bills, we’ll be happy help you out - but we may charge you for the cost of supplying copies of the bill.
Other charges
If a government, regulator or network distributor varies or introduces a fee, charge or tax, we may pass through all or part of this varied or new fee, charge or tax to you. The charges for network-related services may include our reasonable costs for arranging such services.
Queensland
Prices current at 1 July 2021. Prices include GST unless otherwise stated.
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Card payment fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) May apply to payments made by Visa and MasterCard. |
Visa debit card - 0.25% Mastercard debit card - 0.20% Visa credit card - 0.59% Mastercard credit card - 0.73% |
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| Exit fee (may apply to Origin market contracts only) | $20 | ||||
Late payment fee (GST exempt) (applies to Origin market contracts and natural gas Origin Standing contracts only) May apply if your bill is not paid by the due date. |
$12 | ||||
Payment processing fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) May apply for over the counter payments made at an Australia Post outlet. |
The higher of $2.70 or 0.49% (incl GST) of the total payment amount. | ||||
Paper Bill Fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) May apply if you get your bills by post, with some exceptions. |
$1.75 | ||||
Solar meter charge (applies to Origin Standing contracts and electricity market contracts) A charge will apply if you have a Solar PV system installed at your premises. This fee is passed through from your distributor and may vary. |
6.70 cents per day (GST incl) | ||||
| Disconnection/Reconnection fee (Applies to market contracts and standing offers) | |||||
| If your business is disconnected/reconnected (e.g. when you move out of your property) a disconnection/reconnection fee may apply. These fees are charged by the distributor and/or meter provider and do change from time to time. | |||||
| Electricity |
$12.68 | ||||
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Wasted truck fee If you do not meet the appointment requirements (VSE) or the site is not ready for work to be completed. |
$110.39 | ||||
Meter works administration fee May be charged where you request a change, removal or installation of an electricity meter. It is to arrange metering-related goods or services for you with a meter provider or distributor. Fee doesn't apply to Origin Standing customers. More information. |
$60.50 (incl GST) |
Request for historical billing information
If you ever need us to provide you with copies or information about your previous Origin bills, we’ll be happy help you out - but we may charge you for the cost of supplying copies of the bill.
Other charges
If a Government, Regulator or Network Distributor varies or introduces a fee, charge or tax, we may pass through all or part of this varied or new fee, charge or tax to you. The charges for network-related services may include our reasonable costs for arranging such services.
South Australia
Prices current at 1 July 2021. Prices include GST unless otherwise stated.
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Card payment fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) Fees may apply to the total amount (incl GST) for payments made by Visa or Mastercard.
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Payment processing fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) May apply for over the counter payments made at an Australia Post outlet. |
The higher of $2.70 or 0.49% (incl GST) of the total payment amount. |
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Late payment fee (GST exempt) (applies to Origin Standing contracts and market contracts) May apply if your bill is not paid by the due date. |
$12 | ||||||||
| Monthly meter reading fee | 14.8894 cents per day | ||||||||
Paper Bill Fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) May apply if you get your bills by post, with some exceptions. |
$1.75 | ||||||||
| Disconnection/Reconnection fee If your property is disconnected/reconnected (e.g. when you move out of your property) a disconnection/reconnection fee may apply. These fees are charged by the distributor and/or meter provider and do change from time to time. |
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| – Electricity | $51.13 | ||||||||
| – Natural Gas | $12.21 | ||||||||
Meter works administration fee May be charged where you request a change, removal or installation of an electricity meter. It is to arrange metering-related goods or services for you with a meter provider or distributor. Fee doesn't apply to Origin Standing customers. More information. |
$60.50 (incl GST) |
Request for historical billing information
If you ever need us to provide you with copies or information about your previous Origin bills, we’ll be happy help you out - but we may charge you for the cost of supplying copies of the bill.
Other charges
If a Government, Regulator or Network Distributor varies or introduces a fee, charge or tax, we may pass through all or part of this varied or new fee, charge or tax to you. The charges for network-related services may include our reasonable costs for arranging such services.
Victoria
Prices current at 1 July 2021. Prices include GST unless otherwise stated.
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Card payment fee (applies to Origin market contracts only) Fees may apply to the total amount (incl GST) for payments made by Visa or Mastercard.
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Payment processing fee (applies to Origin market contracts only) May apply for over the counter payments made at an Australia Post outlet. |
The higher of $2.70 or 0.49% (incl GST) of the total payment amount. |
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Paper Bill Fee (applies to Origin market contracts only) May apply if you get your bills by post, with some exceptions. |
$1.75 | ||||||||||
Disconnection fee If your business is disconnected (e.g. when you move out of your property) a disconnection fee may apply. These fees are set by your distributor and do change from time to time. |
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Reconnection fee If your business is reconnected (e.g. when you move into your property) a reconnection fee may apply. These fees are set by your distributor and do change from time to time. |
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Meter works administration fee May be charged if you initiate a request in relation to an electricity meter. The fee is to arrange metering-related goods or services for you with a Meter Service Provider or Distributor. Fee doesn't apply to Origin Standing customers. More information. |
$60.50 (incl GST) |
Request for historical billing information
If you ever need us to provide you with copies or information about your previous Origin bills, we’ll be happy help you out - but we may charge you for the cost of supplying copies of the bill.
Other charges
If a government, regulator or network distributor varies or introduces a fee, charge or tax, we may pass through all or part of this varied or new fee, charge or tax to you. The charges for network-related services may include our reasonable costs for arranging such services.
Western Australia
Prices current at 1 January 2021. Prices include GST unless otherwise stated.
| Fee type | Cost | ||||||||
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Card payment fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) Fees may apply to the total amount (incl GST) for payments made by Visa or Mastercard.
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Payment processing fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) May apply for over the counter payments made at an Australia Post outlet. |
The higher of $2.70 or 0.49% (incl GST) of the total payment amount. |
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| Exit Fee (may apply to Origin market contracts only) | $110 (incl GST) | ||||||||
Late payment fee (GST exempt) (applies to Origin Standing contracts and market contracts) May apply if your bill is not paid by the due date. |
$12 | ||||||||
Paper Bill Fee (applies to Origin market and standard retail contracts) May apply if you get your bills by post, with some exceptions. |
$1.75 | ||||||||
| Disconnection/Reconnection fee If your property is disconnected/reconnected (e.g. when you move out of your property) a disconnection/reconnection fee may apply. These fees are set by your distributor and do change from time to time. |
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| – Natural Gas | $55.29 (incl GST) |
Request for historical billing information
If you ever need us to provide you with copies or information about your previous Origin bills, we’ll be happy help you out - but we may charge you for the cost of supplying copies of the bill.
Other charges
If a Government, Regulator or Network Distributor varies or introduces a fee, charge or tax, we may pass through all or part of this varied or new fee, charge or tax to you. The charges for network-related services may include our reasonable costs for arranging such services.
Fee changes 1 January 2021 - FAQ
For information on recent fee changes, you'll find more in our fees and charges FAQ.
GST
All amounts include GST unless otherwise stated.
Got questions about your bill?
Complete our enquiry form or give us a call on 1300 661 544.
If you're a residential customerSee Additional charges for residential customers.
If you're a NT customer
We reduced the Mastercard debit card payment fee from 0.32% (incl GST) to 0.20% (incl GST) on 1 July 2020, to reflect how much it costs Origin to process these payments.