changing from a prepayment meter?

chonie

Hi we are using a prepayment meter for gas and elec, (provider-southern) how do i go about changing providers? also to a monthly direct debit? i dont no who i want to change to as cant compare on moneysupermarket,
any help will be greatly appreciated!
thanks! x

PNPSUKNET

most providers will do a credit check or charge for the meter removal.

chonie

so do i have to go to my current provider to change to a direct debit first - then change onto a new provider? credit check will be ok, dont really want to be charge tho? do you no how much? roughley?
thanks

KimYeovil

Why can't you compare on Moneysupermarket? You can make two comparisons - one for other prepayment tariffs and a second one for other payment methods

t0rt0ise

I phoned around and asked if I were to change to them would they change the meters. The only one I found that would was British Gas.

ViolaLass

British Gas will currently change your meter free if you pass a credit check. I used this information to persuade my provide (nPower) to waive their charge and conditions for removing the meter. That said, I wasn't in arrears, which I think would have affected my chances of success. Are you on a meter because you've been in arrears or because you've moved into a new property?

chonie

thanks for the replys, we went on a meter so we could manage our money better as before we used to get quartly bills, and the amount they wanted for a dd was more than we was actually using. we dont have any debt on either of the meters.

t0rt0ise - how much did npower want to charge you to remove it?

t0rt0ise

I believe nPower want £60 per meter to change them. Call them and ask.