20,000 Nectar Points if you join British Gas

Begize

mum26 wrote: »

When Sainsbury's energy first started up (EDF basically) we signed up in store witht he promise of lots of points, they never materialised despite lots of letters, phone calls etc to both EDF and Nectar who both blamed each other and just ping ponged us back and forth.

I switched to EDF on line through Nectar and got all the points I was supposed to with no problems or chasing.

gazwood

dollywops wrote: »

I just tried using the link in the first post and it worked. However, having done my homework, it does not pay to move. Although, technically I gain £100 in Nectar points, it will cost me £30 to cancel my e-on contract and I will be paying about £50 per annum more for their Standard tariff. Even, if I switch to an on-line tariff after 2 months, it will still cost me more.

BTW, points are not awarded on Websaver, OnlineSaver or Pay as you go tariff or add-ons. Therefore, only the standard tariff qualifies for this offer.

It states Nectar ponts are awarded after 60 days and doesn't appear to mention a lock-in, so switch back to Eon after 2 months will have only cost you £8 in higher tariff charge plus the £30 Eon fee = £38, £62 saving and back with Eon after 2 months OR whichever Energy supplier is offering a better cashback deal.

keith99_2

I havent checked but if what dollywops says about being standard tarriff only, do the cashback and points outweigh going for a cheaper online tarriff?
Martin always says avoid the standard and go for the online tarriffs because of the savings, just want to make doubly sure first.

karlie88

keith99 wrote: »

I havent checked but if what dollywops says about being standard tarriff only, do the cashback and points outweigh going for a cheaper online tarriff?
Martin always says avoid the standard and go for the online tarriffs because of the savings, just want to make doubly sure first.

for some, it will pay to switch; for others, it won't. it depends on where you live, who your current supplier is, your energy usage etc.

i am with edf, on an online tariff. did a quick comparison, i would pay about £50 more per year if i switched to BG standard tariff. so for me, i would earn a net £160/£60 cashback.

dollywops

keith99 wrote: »

I havent checked but if what dollywops says about being standard tarriff only, do the cashback and points outweigh going for a cheaper online tarriff?
Martin always says avoid the standard and go for the online tarriffs because of the savings, just want to make doubly sure first.

These are the t's and c's. Hope this helps.

• Points are awarded a minimum of 60 days after sign up and conditional of a successful connection
• Points are not awarded to existing energy customers changing their tariff.
• Points are awarded for new customers only.
• Points are awarded for products and services, only when accessed from this page on nectar.com.
• Offer cannot used with any other offer, promotion or coupon

20,000 points terms and conditions

• The nectar.com 20,000 points promotion with British Gas is open to all Nectar cardholders with a valid account.
• The standard points value is 2,000 points for standard dual fuel; the 20,000 points value is an additional 18,000 points for standard dual fuel.
• The 20,000 points promotion is valid on British Gas qualifying purchases made online exclusively via Nectar from 04 February 2011 until 28 February 2011.
• Points are not awarded on Websaver, OnlineSaver or Pay as you go tarriff or add-ons
• The standard rate of Nectar points earned via Nectar with British Gas will be issued to collector's account according to the standard terms and conditions. The additional 18,000 points for standard dual fuel earned in relation to this promotion will be awarded separately 28 days after despatch unless otherwise specified in the standard terms and conditions.
• Any transaction that is completed offline will not be eligible for this offer.
• Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or used with any other offer, promotion or coupon. Offer is not transferable.

Nectar points are awarded on qualifying transactions completed online on the retailer’s site, only when accessed exclusively from Nectar.com. Unless specified otherwise, points will be awarded within 28 days of delivery.

Begize

Based on my last quarters bills and some estimation, switching from EDF Eco 20:20 to a standard BG tarrif would cost about £80 per year more, but I would get £100 of Nectar points.

For me, Eco 20:20 with EDF is cheaper than their online tarrifs, but checking BG's Websaver 10 against it, I think it would work out about £80 less than I currently pay. Obviously no bonus Nectar points (although a few normal ones), but I would be able to get free cavity wall insulation, worth about £150 for our house.

Hmmm.

karlie88

UenderCoverGeek wrote: »

BG are not offering 20k for standard dual fuel.....!

has the offer been pulled then? link's not working...

gazwood

UenderCoverGeek wrote: »

BG are not offering 20k for standard dual fuel.....!

Did I miss something, where does it state that ?

karlie88

gazwood wrote: »

Did I miss something, where does it state that ?

you didn't miss anything. think he's/she's just winding us up....https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3039928

it was 100% 20,000 nectar points if you signed up via the link, standard tariff, entered your nectar card details etc.

i have no idea what they're talking about.

FelicityC_2

dollywops wrote: »

BTW, points are not awarded on Websaver, OnlineSaver or Pay as you go tariff or add-ons. Therefore, only the standard tariff qualifies for this offer.

Hi,

This is not quite right. As long as you have an Energy or Maintenance and Repair account with us (for example: gas, electricity, HomeCare 100® Kitchen Appliance Cover, or Plumbing and Drains Cover) you can collect points. Pay as you go customers should call the call centre on freephone 0800 048 0303 and your account will be linked with your Nectar card.