Avoiding utility bills ruining your vacation experience
In the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), residents now have multiple options for paying their energy bills through the DÉK Personal Account, the "DÉK Yakutskenergosbyt" mobile app, or in person at any payment point. As of April 1, 2025, PAO "DÉK" has become the guaranteed supplier of electricity in Yakutia, following a decision by the State Committee for Price Policy of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) No 31 dated February 26, 2025.
As of today, the overdue debt of private clients for electricity to DÉK stands at over 327 million rubles, with an additional 723 million rubles owed to Yakutskenergo for electricity and over 544 million rubles for heat and hot water.
To ensure correct payment allocation, users need to select the suppliers for each position and their respective details - "Electricity" (PAO DÉK Yakutskenergosbyt) and "Heating" (Yakutskenergo). Old templates in the Sberbank Online banking app should be deleted to ensure correct payment allocation.
From April 1, 2025, payments will be split between two suppliers: PAO "DÉK" for electricity supply from April 1, 2025, and PAO "Yakutskenergo" for electricity supplied before April 1, 2025, and heat and hot water supply.
Energy providers urge residents not to delay paying utility bills and to consider a debt restructuring agreement for financial difficulties. Yakutskenergosbyt also recommends checking your debt status.
Contrary to some concerns, there is no current law in Russia that authorizes travel bans for unpaid utility bills. Debt collection efforts focus on taxes and state fees, with new powers to seize funds directly from bank accounts without court approval from November 2025. Seizure of personal assets can occur if funds are insufficient to cover debts, but the information does not link this to travel restrictions or bans.
Notification of the FSSP is required to get a bailiff's decree after paying off debts. A debt of over 10,000 rubles could potentially lead to a ban on international travel, but this is not specifically related to unpaid utility bills.
In summary, unpaid utility debts do not produce travel restrictions or bans under current Russian legislation based on the latest information available. Residents are encouraged to stay on top of their utility bill payments and to seek assistance if needed.
[1] Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-to-allow-tax-authorities-seize-bank-accounts-without-court-approval-2021-06-16/
- To effectively manage one's personal-finance, it's crucial to keep up with utility bill payments, as delayed payments to DÉK and Yakutskenergo could potentially lead to debt-management issues.
- When making utility payments, it's essential to specify the suppliers accurately, which includes choosing "Electricity" (PAO DÉK Yakutskenergosbyt) and "Heating" (Yakutskenergo), to ensure correct payment allocation.
