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  • allan2006
    allan2006 Posts: 264 Forumite
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    have any existing bg dual fuel customers done this?

    I noticed when you get further down the line of doing this they ask for a lot of details dob, mother maiden name, direct debit details etc and account numbers

    is this going to be opening a whole new account and credit checking again even though im an existing customer already paying by direct debit?

    Would my bg smart meter still work or would doing this mess it up?

    if i did do this how long does it take for mse/msupmkt/bg to change the details over?

    if i moved within the next 12 months does that mean i would need to pay the £40 termination fee?
  • MidLifeMayhem
    MidLifeMayhem Posts: 27 Forumite
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    Can I ask those who have switched using the collective, have you received two separate joining emails from BG? I've only received one for electricity.
  • denise38
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    Flt._Lt._Biggles wrote: »
    You'll need to register with the existing suppliers to your new home on the day you move in - you can't do it before.

    As soon as you are registered , normally it's as soon as you make that call, you can apply to switch supplier.

    I don't know when this tariff is going to end in regards to applications, but I suspect it won't be available anymore in 5 weeks time.

    Just pick the best available supplier & tariff availanble at the time :)


    In regards to your current situation, then I wouldn't worry too much. The cost difference of any electricity you use for the next 5 weeks is unlikley to be huge. But a simple and easy solution would be to call your exoisting supplier and ask for the best deal for you from them, otherwsie you will be on their variable tariff which is usually the most expensive. As I said, you won't save a fortune, but it might save you a few pennies.

    Don't worry about any early exit fees that may be suggested - they don't apply if you move home :)


    The house I am moving to is with SSE for gas and British Gas for electricity. I am with eon just now . I would like yo sign up to SSE 2 year fixed deal so wouldn't be changing gas supply but would be changing electricity . If it takes up to 6 weeks I will be stuck with eon till I move and possibly after. Will call SSE and see if it's possible to have my energy start on day I move .
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  • brila
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    The comparison is still not working for me. Is it down? Third evening running...
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  • r2015
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    Can I ask those who have switched using the collective, have you received two separate joining emails from BG? I've only received one for electricity

    My welcome email had both gas and electricity on it.
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  • SpanishBlue
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    r2015 wrote: »
    My welcome email had both gas and electricity on it.

    Same here. The 1st line of my email reads....

    "Thanks for choosing us as your gas and electricity supplier."
  • pstuart
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    MidLifeMayhem wrote: »
    Can I ask those who have switched using the collective, have you received two separate joining emails from BG? I've only received one for electricity.

    We got the Electricity first and four days later the Gas!!
  • barneydog
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    I am a member of the Energy Club so I qualify for it but could I switch my parents using the MSE big switch?, they are with BG already
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  • MidLifeMayhem
    MidLifeMayhem Posts: 27 Forumite
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    Thanks for the replies. I'll give them a ring a see if they're also switching the gas.
  • footyguy
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    barneydog wrote: »
    I am a member of the Energy Club so I qualify for it but could I switch my parents using the MSE big switch?, they are with BG already

    If you provide your user id & password to your parents, they can modify the information (address, current supplier(s) and tariff(s), usage, etc) and then they can switch themself.

    You will have to create another user id for yourself if you want to continue to use the CEC (which will not be eligible for this collective tariff)
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