We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

How soon can you change...?

David333
David333 Posts: 743 Forumite
Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
I moved into my flat at the beginning of the month and stupidly signed up with Scottish Power, effectively continuing the contract from a previous flatmate. Now I hear all about capping. Should I look for a fixed electricity deal straight away...? Is it okay to switch my electricity just a few weeks after getting it with Scottish Power...?

Comments

  • dave_dph
    dave_dph Posts: 665 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    David333 wrote: »
    I moved into my flat at the beginning of the month and stupidly signed up with Scottish Power, effectively continuing the contract from a previous flatmate. Now I hear all about capping. Should I look for a fixed electricity deal straight away...? Is it okay to switch my electricity just a few weeks after getting it with Scottish Power...?

    You could have started the switch process as soon as you had given your details to Scottish Power. You only have to remain with a supplier for 28 days, but remember if you are locked into a special / fixed price tariff there may be exit fees to pay.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 353.4K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455K Spending & Discounts
  • 246.5K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 602.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178K Life & Family
  • 260.5K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.