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Help getting away from prepayment - or cheaper tarrif

Hello

Currently with Click pay as you go for gas + electric...

We tried to go to a Direct Debit tarrif but were rejected due to credit rating..


I heard somewhere that EDF do a prepayment for the same rate as direct debit customers.

Or do any of you know of suppliers that are less strict when it comes to credit checks for a proper tarrif.

Thanks in advance
Oxfordmark

Home owner from Friday 26th July 2013!

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  • Npower's and BG's (i think) pp tarriffs are both currently cheaper than their stnadard tarriffs, dunno how long it'll last.
  • spiro
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    BG have just announced they are reducing their ppm prices.
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  • spiro wrote: »
    BG have just announced they are reducing their ppm prices.

    Where did you see this news? I hope the cut isnt just due to the VAT cut!!
    Oxfordmark

    Home owner from Friday 26th July 2013!
  • oxfordmark wrote: »
    Hello

    Currently with Click pay as you go for gas + electric...

    We tried to go to a Direct Debit tarrif but were rejected due to credit rating..


    I heard somewhere that EDF do a prepayment for the same rate as direct debit customers.

    Or do any of you know of suppliers that are less strict when it comes to credit checks for a proper tarrif.

    Thanks in advance
    this only applys if you qualify for their energy assist social tariff
  • Hey Mark,

    If you have not done it already I would suggest that you do a comparison with a few of the main comparison sites, you will be able to determine straight away who will be the cheapest for you and your specific usage for pre-payment meter's.

    Also if you want even more advice relating to getting on a direct debit tariff, maybe try and contact https://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk, they have taken over the role of EnergyWatch and will be able to advise you accordingly.

    Olly
  • Hi

    were looking into switching to Ebico.. They seem cheaper than what we pay now... Would they do a meter exchange to DD?
    Oxfordmark

    Home owner from Friday 26th July 2013!
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