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PayPoint stores to accept Fuel Bank Foundation energy vouchers

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PayPoint and Fuel Bank Foundation are working together to deliver fuel vouchers to support those most in need. Those who receive Fuel Bank energy vouchers can redeem their pre-paid top-up vouchers for energy meters in any PayPoint store, to get their heat, light and power…

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