ENDS 28 FEB. £30 rebate for British Gas customers on benefits.

sparrer

MSE_Jenny wrote:

URGENT! If you receive means-tested benefits you can claim a 60 quid rebate from British (or Scottish) Gas, though you must claim before 31 DEC 2005.

They are giving out rebates of £60 on winter bills - it is paid in two installments in November and February. The rebate is worth £40 for gas customers, £20 for electricity, i.e. £60 for customers getting both.

Check to see if you’ve received a form with your gas bill or call 0845 602 2008 and press 1 for Winter Fuel Rebate. All you need is your account details and they’ll arrange it for you.

It's for British (or Scottish) Gas customers only and you have to be on one of the following benefits:

Vulnerable Customer - Eligible Benefits
• Disability living allowance
• Pension Credit
• Attendance allowance
• War disablement pension which includes either a mobility supplement or constant attendance allowance
• Disablement pension which includes constant attendance allowance
• Child tax credit where the relevant income is £14,600 or less
• Working tax credit where the relevant income is £14,600 or less
• Council tax benefit
• Housing benefit
• Income-based job seekers allowance
• Income support
• Carers Allowance
• Severe Disability allowance

Call centre holiday opening hours:
Christmas Eve 9am-5pm
Tues 27th Dec 9am-5pm
Wed 28th Dec 8am-8pm
Thurs 29th Dec 8am-8pm
Fri 30th Dec 8am-8pm
Sat 31st Dec 9am-5pm

Thank you from a first time user on this site. I've just phoned BG, details given over the phone and will hear from them middle of next week. Thanks again, Sparrer

shaymenRup

Just got a 40 pound rebate for mother in law - thanks Jenny and fellow MSE's.

SPINKY37

The Telephone Number Given Originally (0845 602 2008) Is Incorrect - British Gas Customer Service Team Has Just Told Me!!!!

Bg Customer Service Team State Correct Telephone Number Is 0845 6000 294

Hurry Though The Offer Finishes Tomorrow When Call Centre Closes At 5pm

yvonne@ywhittington.frees

Thanks for this - have rung and will get my rebate by April.

Bogof_Babe

Attendance Allowance is not means tested. Do people on just this "benefit" really still qualify?Also, is this offer in addition to the Winter Fuel Payment, for those who receive it?

Dalkirst

SPINKY37 wrote:

The Telephone Number Given Originally (0845 602 2008) Is Incorrect - British Gas Customer Service Team Has Just Told Me!!!!

Bg Customer Service Team State Correct Telephone Number Is 0845 6000 294

Hurry Though The Offer Finishes Tomorrow When Call Centre Closes At 5pm

Just tried the number given and at least it rings this time and you get put on hold but i waited for over 10mins and then it said the same as the other number that they are all busy and then cut me off:mad:

Tharweb

Dalkirst wrote:

Just tried the number given and at least it rings this time and you get put on hold but i waited for over 10mins and then it said the same as the other number that they are all busy and then cut me off:mad:

Try 0845 603 2430, I got through early this morning and when I tried this afternoon for Mum in law it was busy (engaged) but I got through after a few tries.

barjam_2

received comfirmation letter from b g about our rebate thanks to op:j

ryanred5

Big thank you from me and loads of other people off a couple of forums I go on.

I managed to get through today after trying the original no for ages, and I have been told I will get my rebates.

Thanks again.

Catherine

Bargain_Babe-a-Licious!

This rocks!
I have sorted this rebate out for my Dad.
When he called he was mis-advised: the person @ British Gas said they would send out some forms to him so he agreed. This put a big bee in my bargain bonnett & I was worried he would miss out so I rang & fixed it pronto.
Thanks for the fabby tip - keep them coming!