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Changing from pre-pay...do I have to go with British Gas??

Feanor
Feanor Posts: 513 Forumite
in Energy
Hi all,

When we moved into our house there were pre-pay meters for gas and electric. They are quite expensive and I'd like to get them changed over.

The gas is with British Gas. Do I have to go with them if I want to change it over or can I call another supplier and they will just sort the old pre-pay meter out?

Thanks

Comments

  • Vestra
    Vestra Posts: 856 Forumite
    It depends are British Gas charging you to change the meters? If they are not might be best to get them to do it then switch. If they are charging you switch to another company that will not charge you (or tie you into a contract) to change the meters.
  • Feanor
    Feanor Posts: 513 Forumite
    Ah I see...so I guess I should call them and find out if they are going to charge us.

    I hate british gas with a passion and even the thought of calling them makes me feel angry! lol.

    Thanks
  • Vestra
    Vestra Posts: 856 Forumite
    Feanor wrote: »
    Ah I see...so I guess I should call them and find out if they are going to charge us.

    I hate british gas with a passion and even the thought of calling them makes me feel angry! lol.

    Thanks
    They most probably are going to charge you, but it may be worth a try. There is a couple of companies that will take your prepayment meters on supply with them and then change them over for free.
  • Feanor
    Feanor Posts: 513 Forumite
    I just tried to call them but apparantly their lines are temporarily closed - typical!

    How much do you think they will charge?
    Also, could you tell me which companies would do it for free?

    Thank you very much, you've been very helpful already!
  • Vestra
    Vestra Posts: 856 Forumite
    Feanor wrote: »
    I just tried to call them but apparantly their lines are temporarily closed - typical!

    How much do you think they will charge?
    Also, could you tell me which companies would do it for free?

    Thank you very much, you've been very helpful already!
    They may charge you £50.
  • credit_crunch_victim
    credit_crunch_victim Posts: 197 Forumite
    british gas changed my ppm to a credit for free
    eon wanted 50-00 to change my ppm to a credit one
    british gas took over my electricity supply then swapped the meter to credit for free
    remember it is nice to be important
    but more important to be nice ;)
  • littletommytucker
    littletommytucker Posts: 234 Forumite
    British Gas do not charge to change meters.
    Sunny in Southampton.
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