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Can I switch to online rate

MARKSPICE
MARKSPICE Posts: 24 Forumite
Hi

I am currently with British Gas paying by direct debit for their standard rate. I do not wish to switch to another provider cos I owe about 200 hundred pounds wish I do not wish to pay back in one go (I am slowly paying it off by DD).

My question is - Can I take the online rate and get the discount or is this only for people switching from British Gas from another provider?

Thanks in advance

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  • KimYeovil
    KimYeovil Posts: 6,156 Forumite
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    Yes, if you don't want to pay off the balance and stay with British Gas for a while you can switch to any of their other tariffs. Have a look on a comparison site to see what the cheapest tariff is in your region - and check when the tariff ends.

    This'll probably be WebSaver 8 which 'ends' Oct 2011 (£30 per fuel penalty if you leave before then.) This should offer a significant saving on your ongoing use (but no retrospective money off your arrears ;))
  • MARKSPICE
    MARKSPICE Posts: 24 Forumite
    Thanks very much for your help, I will do some investigating and hopefully change over tonight :T
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