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 "label": "Direct Debit surcharge for monthly or 6-monthly payment",
 "value": 5,
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 "period": "2026-27",
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 "source": "https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-direct-debit",
 "quote": "There’s a 5% surcharge if you pay: monthly; every 6 months. There’s no surcharge if you pay yearly.",
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  "text": "databutler.dev, verified 2026-10-04 against https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-direct-debit"
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