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When does your contract actually start? - too late to get out of fixed rate?

emh_2
emh_2 Posts: 138 Forumite
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Hi

I know I should have been comparing sooner, but after 2 years being on a std. rate I finally had a look for a cheaper tarif and chose a fixed rate tarif from npower on the 20th January.

About to start first fixed rate ever and prices come down! Typical - I'm not moaning - I just wanted to ask anyone if I am about to switch over to new supplier on a fixed tarif on the 20th January, can I pull out before then or am I already in a contract with them?

thanks in advance

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  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
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    You have 14 days cooling off period
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • emh_2
    emh_2 Posts: 138 Forumite
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    chanz4 wrote: »
    You have 14 days cooling off period

    Is that 14 days from when you first order the transfer of suppliers or from when it actually starts (in my case a month later)?
  • it starts the day a contract is arranged but call them and ask if you can change they can only say no
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