Getting rid of Prepayment Meters

claudiac_2

Hi,

Can anyone advise me on this. I have had prepayment meters for both gas and electricity for a long time. I have never switched, but recently had a look at it, and the biggest saving I can get is about 250 pounds, switching both, staying on the prepayment meters.
The question is if I got rid of them would I make more savings as at the moment when comparing they all come up with me staying with PP. I would like to see if there is a better saving to be made as a first timer. I am with British Gas and Scottish Power. Would they charge me for changing the meter?

Thanks

t0rt0ise

British Gas generally don't charge to change the meter. I don't know about Scottish Power but I think they probably do. You will save by changing to an ordinary meter on the cheapest tariff, paying by direct debit.

spiro

Why not put you consumption into the comparison sites by as a credit meter customer. That will tell you how much you can save if you had a CR meter. If you save enough and you were charged £50 per meter you could still well be in pocket in the first year.

Remember you will need to pass a credit check to get a CR meter.

claudiac_2

Thanks for your help - duh! why didn't I think of putting the details in as a credit meter customer. Off to do that and see what I get. Good to know SG won't charge so thanks.

j1mgg

I can confirm that BG will take it out for free but i had to make 2 appointments before they actually turned up and scottish power will want £40 for taking it out.

Premier_2

j1mgg wrote: »

I can confirm that BG will take it out for free but i had to make 2 appointments before they actually turned up and scottish power will want £40 for taking it out.

Wow - all this since 4.21pm yesterday?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3011148

Or are you starting new thread to ask questions you already know the answers to?