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LoopyPrune
LoopyPrune Posts: 205 Forumite
How long do energy contracts last? I signed with Scottish Power 20/07/09 on Online Saver 5 but I notice this is already uncompetative compared to current deals. Do I wait 12 months or?
Credit card and overdraft at 18. 2 loans and 3 storecards at 20. University education flushed down the toilet through debt at 22. Car finance at 23. Car repossessed at 24. Rock bottom at 25. Learnt my lesson 26-33. Now 34 with a mortgage on an affordable house, a car paid for with cash and a bank account in credit. I learnt the hard way.

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  • Premier_2
    Premier_2 Posts: 15,141 Forumite
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    Scottish Power online energy saver 5 has capped prices until 01 June 2010.

    If you wish to end the contract before this date, there are early exist fees of £30 for electricity & £20 for gas - so factor those in to any perceived savings you would achieve by switching early.
    "Now to trolling as a concept. .... Personally, I've always found it a little sad that people choose to spend such a large proportion of their lives in this way but they do, and we have to deal with it." - MSE Forum Manager 6th July 2010
  • kjsmith7
    kjsmith7 Posts: 519 Forumite
    You may as well wait until 1st June :)
  • LoopyPrune
    LoopyPrune Posts: 205 Forumite
    Well guys I waited and have now moved to EDF as they are currently more competative. Although the year I spent with Scottish Power went without a hitch so I may move back in another year.
    Credit card and overdraft at 18. 2 loans and 3 storecards at 20. University education flushed down the toilet through debt at 22. Car finance at 23. Car repossessed at 24. Rock bottom at 25. Learnt my lesson 26-33. Now 34 with a mortgage on an affordable house, a car paid for with cash and a bank account in credit. I learnt the hard way.
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