How do I compare Essentials tariff on websites?

Bamboozle_2

Hi,

We're on the old British Gas Essentials tariff for both Gas and Electricity and are moving in a month. BG have said we can take the tariff with us, but obviously we want to check it's still the best deal for us.

Only problem is it's not listed on comparison sites, so how can we check? It's not like they have 'insert my own custom figures' options.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

kippen_noedel

I think it's still cheaper than Websaver 3 but I don't know that for sure.........

sundries

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=22933521#post22933521

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=22933157#post22933157

Hi I asked exactly the same question Ive given you the link above. Basically you can't compare it. but check with joyful.

However, since the essentials tariff is about 40% cheaper than any other tariff, you arent going to beat it. (BG said this to me though )

In the thread above though Ive been exploring whether or not it is worth going through cashback sites before going to BG. Ive decided to do that but I havent worked out whether or not the weeks spent swapping over and thus on a more expensive tariff than the essentials cancels out the advantage of the cashback.

Joyful

The important thing is it is NOT transportable. You will have to be reassessed to the new criteria. There are now 3 levels of support so not all can get the lower tariff. It is the same tariff as websaver 3. Check out here. http://www.britishgas.co.uk/products-and-services/energy/our-products/essentials-programme.html?WT.seg_3=i100264

devon_guy

It is not the same tariff as websaver 3, it's cheaperby 10% I think you'll find.

Joyful

devon_guy wrote: »

It is not the same tariff as websaver 3, it's cheaperby 10% I think you'll find.

I stand by what I have said. The average reduction for a PP customer is 19% electric and 17% gas.