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Scottish Power Fix until Jan 2015 for extra now?

I've been with Scottish Power on their Standard dual rate for ages but have started to review prices and I'm surprised by how much I can save. I'm finding it all a little confusing.

They've offered to fix rates until Jan 2015 for an extra £2 per month. Total spend £88 per month. I also understand I can save a little bit more by moving to online billing.

I seemed to have to prompt the customer services rep into further options/savings over the phone and felt they were playing their cards close to their chest (personal opinion!).

I just can't seem to fathom if this is a good deal or not

Any help or advice gratefully received.

Many thanks

Comments

  • What are the charges for the new fix.

    It is unlikely that they will just charge you £2 extra a month - i presume they mean that based on your current charges it's an extra £2 per month. Check the charges per kwh for gas and electricity - it may be a rip off!!!
  • jalexa
    jalexa Posts: 3,448 Forumite
    edited 22 August 2011 at 8:22PM
    mrw73 wrote: »
    I've been with Scottish Power on their Standard dual rate for ages

    They've offered to fix rates until Jan 2015 for an extra £2 per month. Total spend £88 per month. I also understand I can save a little bit more by moving to online billing.

    You are making this difficult for yourself. Using a Consumer Focus accredited comparison website enter your current tariff and your annual consumption(s). Select "fixed or capped" if that is what you want. You will get a list of "fixed or capped" tariffs in price order. Look for Scottish Power Fixed Price Jan 2015. Read off the headline cost and/or the saving.

    If you do not know your annual consumption, if you use "typical" consumption, then simply read off the % cost difference. The % will be "approximately" right.
  • What are the charges for the new fix.

    It is unlikely that they will just charge you £2 extra a month - i presume they mean that based on your current charges it's an extra £2 per month. Check the charges per kwh for gas and electricity - it may be a rip off!!!




    the fix 2015 tariff is 2 quid above the standerd rate no matter how much u use its a 2 pound extra per month it has the same unit rates as the standered
  • Pincher
    Pincher Posts: 6,552 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    ceedee1888 wrote: »
    the fix 2015 tariff is 2 quid above the standerd rate no matter how much u use its a 2 pound extra per month it has the same unit rates as the standered

    Wow, (h)eat as much as you want buffet tariff at last. ;)
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