Change companies on a meter?

Livto_2

Can someone tell me if its possible to change Gas & elec companies if you are on a pre-payment meter?
I dont know if this is actually possible or not?

sandraroffey

yes it is. my daughter has just done it.xxx

Livto_2

Oh cool thanks.:money:
How do you go about it then?
Do the meters stay the same or does the new company have to install new ones?
I am currently on Scottish power/Manweb for both at the mo...what other campanies do good deals etc..

sandraroffey

you decide a date to change over with them, sign a form, they send you stuff to take a reading or register your new payment card with the meter - shove it in the slot - and there yu go. just phone the company you want to change to and they pretty much do the rest.

KimYeovil

Note that not all pre-payment meters keep an accurate tab on the cost of your energy - it's just usage that is accurate. If there has been a price change this may not be accounted for and you may have an outstanding balance to pay.

Cardew

Livto wrote: »

...what other campanies do good deals etc..

Ebico have been very good for gas pre-pay customers unless they were high users of gas.

Their electricity is expensive.

I believe some companies are reducing the price of pre-pay to the same level as their standard tariffs. Still far from the best deals available, but at least an inprovement.